- Personal Conduct and Responsibilities
- Alcohol Policy
- Assault/Reckless Endangerment
- Community Wellbeing
- Copyrighted Materials, Unauthorized Sharing
- Dangerous Objects and Hazardous Materials
- Disorderly Conduct
- Drug-Free Campus and Workplace Policies
- Fire Equipment/Fire Alarms/Fire Drills
- Freedom of Expression
- Gambling
- Good Samaritan Policy
- Hacking, Statement On
- Harassment
- Hazing
- Improper Use of Institute Property
- Improper Use of Institute Name and Logo
- Institute Expectations of Student Behavior and Integrity
- Narcotics/Other Dangerous Drugs
- Non-Discrimination Policy
- Obscene or Harassing Phone Calls
- Off-Campus Misconduct
- Privacy of Student Records
- Privacy, Protection of
- Property Damage/Destruction
- Raffles
- Reprisal
- Smoking
- Stalking Law
- Theft
- Unauthorized Access
- Weapons
- Institute Policies, Rules or Regulations
- Related Resources at MIT
Dangerous Objects and Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Materials includes chemical, biological and radioactive materials. The possession, manufacture, storage, or use of hazardous materials in the Houses is forbidden. Hazardous materials include, but are not limited to, hazardous chemicals, biohazardous material, radioactive substances, lasers (class 3b or class 4), explosives, and ammunition. Detonation of firecrackers or other explosives or the throwing of missiles of any kind is forbidden. Firecrackers are considered to be Class C Explosives in Massachusetts, for which a State license is required to possess or handle. The use of charcoal lighter-fluid and gasoline within a House is forbidden. Gasoline engines and all flammable-liquid and flammable gas-powered vehicles, devices, and containers are not permitted within a House. The storage or use of flammables and accelerants, such as gas grills, hibachis or charcoal grills is strictly forbidden.
Contact the Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Office at 617.452.3477 if you have any questions concerning the above restrictions on hazardous materials.
Propane
Due to safety concerns, the use of propane cooking equipment on MIT Housing property is prohibited. Safer alternatives include electric grills, charcoal grills and house kitchens. Exceptions to this policy are rare and require permission from the DSL Environmental, Health, and Safety Program Manager in conjunction with the Cambridge Fire Department, and require at least two weeks advance notice and a detailed proposal including safety precautions. In general, exceptions may only be granted if propane equipment is operated by professional caterers, under the supervision of a licensed plumber and in the presence of a detail from the Cambridge Fire Department.
Environment, Health and Safety Office; http://mit.edu/ehs/ms/
