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Electrical Wiring / Appliances - Duke Safety Office

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Electrical Wiring / Appliances Tampering with electrical wiring, including, but not limited to, the installation of direct-wired ceiling fans and dimmer switches, is prohibited. Damage caused by electrical appliances that are not owned by Duke University is the responsibility of the resident(s). Irons, hair dryers, heaters, coffee pots, hot plates, and other heat-producing appliances shall never be left unattended. All electrical appliances shall be UL approved and maintained in good condition. Numerous electrical devices plugged into one outlet or extension cord may cause a circuit overload or may cause overheating of the electrical appliances. Use an electrical outlet strip with a built-in surge protector or circuit breaker whenever more than one appliance is powered by that cord. However, best practice would be to plug heat producing appliances directly into a wall outlet therefore bypassing the need for an outlet strip. (Residential Life & Housing Services: Undergraduate Policies –Bulletin) http://registrar.duke.edu/bulletins/communitystandard/2008-09/commstandbulletin2008-09.pdf