Item attached to the sprinkler system

• Items attached to the sprinkler head will interfere with the operation of the system.

• Do not attach any item to the sprinkler head or block the head. 
• A 24-inch clearance must be maintained around smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, and carbon monoxide detectors at all times.

Cord taped down in pathway/doorway

• Tape does not protect the cord.
• Constant walking on the cord breaks down the insulation of the cord.
• May result in a short circuit or a fire.

• Remove tape.
• Use a rubber threshold (available at hardware, computer or office supply stores).

  Cord in pathway/doorway

• Unprotected electrical cord.
• Constant walking on the cord breaks down the
  insulation of the cord.
• May result in a short circuit or a fire.

• Re-route electrical cord.
• Eliminate cord from pathway.
• Use a rubber threshold (available at hardware, computer or office supply stores).

  Cord under carpet or rug

• Backing of carpets may erode the insulation of the cord. 
• May result in a short circuit or a fire.

• Re-route cord from under carpet.
• Place electrical cord above carpet.
• Protect with rubber threshold (available at hardware, computer or office supply stores). 

   Unauthorized adapter

• 6-2 adapter
  Overloads circuit without offering protection (circuit breaker) to your appliance and University wiring. 
• 3-1 adapter
  Overloads circuit without offering protection (circuit breaker) to your appliance and University wiring. 

• Eliminate unauthorized adapter.
• Install a breaker-type power strip.
• Protects your appliances and University wiring.