Sacramento State Housing Community Guide 2025-2026 - Flipbook - Page 30
Safety, Security, and Emergency Protocols
Access Credentials
Upon checking into the residence halls, students are assigned and issued access credentials specific to their residence hall to access their building, suite, apartment,
or room. The access credentials can be a key, card, or proximity electronic key. These credentials remain the property of the University. The credentials may not be
duplicated, modified, or loaned to another person. For security purposes, residential education staff must be notified immediately about lost or stolen credentials.
Unauthorized use or possession of credentials is prohibited. Residents failing to return credentials during checkout will be charged for their replacement, including
a core change if applicable. Residents should possess their own credentials and Student ID at all times.
Alarmed Doors
All alarmed doors, except the main entrance to each residence hall, are alarmed from 8:00 pm through 7:00 am. Emergency exits will remain alarmed 24/7.
Cameras (University Installed)
Cameras with recording devices are located throughout the residential community, within residence hall buildings, outdoor commons spaces, and the dining
facilities. Tampering with, removing, or misusing any part of the university camera system is prohibited.
Entry Access
Students and visitors must use appropriate doors and gates to enter and exit the buildings and recreational spaces, within the housing area. Climbing in or out of
windows and balconies is prohibited.
Exterior Doors
As per University policy, the exterior doors to residence halls must always be securely closed. Under no circumstances should exterior doors be propped open;
doing so poses a significant threat to the safety and security of the community. Residents should only admit persons into their building if they know that the
person is a resident of that building or a university staff member.
Elevator Safety
Elevators are intended to offer a safe way to move between floors. There are rules intended to ensure your safety and the safety of others when using elevators
and reduce service disruptions. Elevator incidents in which residents and/or their guests are responsible for the damage, emergency maintenance, or vandalism
of an elevator will be subject to the student conduct process and damage cost.
Residents and visitors must adhere to the following guidelines:
• Stairs must be used during a fire alarm/fire or building evacuation, as the elevator shafts are sealed.
• Do not participate in and/or encourage others from unsafe behavior in and around elevators.
• Do not interfere with closing doors. Wait for the next elevator.
• Never attempt to pry open elevator doors.
• Never jump up and down inside the elevator cabin nor when exiting or entering an elevator.
Evacuations
All residents and visitors must evacuate the building immediately whenever an alarm sounds. It is a resident’s responsibility to familiarize themselves with
evacuation routes and protocols. Emergency procedure protocols are posted in each resident’s room. Students requiring assistance to evacuate during an
emergency shall meet with their Residence Hall Coordinator to discuss protocol accommodations in the event of an evacuation. By law, the University must hold
periodic evacuation drills within the on-campus residential community. Evacuation drills will be held twice a semester in the residence halls. Residents who do
not evacuate the building or have a delayed exit during an alarm will be subject to disciplinary action, whether or not the evacuation is a drill.
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