Health & Safety Inspections
Health & Safety Inspections
Health & Safety Inspections
Residential Learning and University Housing staff complete Health and Fire Safety Inspections each semester to ensure compliance with NJ State Fire Code and the standards outlined in Rowan University policies. Prohibited items have been designated as such based on several criteria, all leading to the result of keeping you, your neighbors, and our facilities safe and free of potential fire hazards. For a list of items that are prohibited in the residence halls and apartment complexes, please visit the Student Housing Policies. A list of prohibited items is also published to students in advance of the inspections occurring. Below is some more information about the process itself and possible consequences should students have prohibited items in their living space.
Overview
The Process
- RLUH staff members will conduct inspections in teams of two.
- You do not need to be present for the inspection but if you would like to and are not available within the timeframe listed, please contact your RA or RD to schedule an appointment.
- Staff will knock, knock again, then announce themselves while keying in.
- At no time will staff open your drawers or furniture. They are completing a visual inspection to look for violations of the NJ State Fire Code or prohibited items as described in the Rowan University Handbook.
What happens if the staff finds a prohibited item/unsafe condition that violates policy?
- If a prohibited item is found, please note that the RLUH staff will confiscate the item if possible. For items that are prohibited but are larger than physically possible to remove at the time of the inspection, the RLUH staff will work with you to have that item removed as soon as possible.
- In some situations there is not a particular item that is prohibited, but a violation of the NJ State Fire Code could be present due to the way a room is arranged, items could be placed too close to a sprinkler head, a means of egress from a room may not be present, unsanitary conditions, etc. Staff will document that this condition exists and notify students of what is required to rectify this situation.
- Any room or apartment that is found in violation of NJ State Fire Code or Rowan University’s policies will be documented and notified of the details by letter to your Rowan University e-mail. A $25.00 fine will be placed on the accounts of any students who are responsible for the violation.
Timeline for Health and Safety's
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Monday, February 9 - Friday, February 13, 2026 |
Health & Safety Inspections: First Round |
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Monday, February 16 - Friday, February 20, 2026 |
Health & Safety Inspections: Reinspections, if applicable |
