Sacramento State Housing Community Guide 2025-2026 - Flipbook - Page 38
Health and Safety Inspections
Housing staff will conduct bedroom, bathroom, and common area inspections to ensure the safety and sanitation of each room. Inspections will be announced
and will take place between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on the scheduled days. Residents do not need to be present during inspections.
Inspection Pass or Fail Procedures:
Upon inspection of a living unit, if UHS representatives identify Health and Safety violation(s), the space’s occupants will be notified that their unit did not pass
inspection and occupants shall have 48 hours to address the health and safety violation. Failure to address the Health and Safety violation, and during the allotted
time period, may result in a referral to student conduct as well as charges associated with housing addressing the matter (i.e. cleaning charges, pest control
treatment etc.). If a University Code of Conduct or University Housing Services policy violation is found during the inspection, referrals shall be made to either
University Housing Conduct, The Office of Student Conduct, or UPD.
Littering
Littering in or around the residence halls is prohibited. Littering includes, throwing, dumping, or depositing trash or refuse in places other than provided
trash containers.
Noxious Odor
A noxious odor is ANY aroma of such intensity that it becomes apparent and/or offensive to others. Any odor can become noxious or offensive when it is too
strong. Some examples are cigarette, cigar, or pipe smoke, incense, perfume, air freshening spray, large amounts of dirty laundry, and marijuana smell (See Drug
Policy). Furthermore, because incense is a fire hazard and a source of potentially noxious odor, it is prohibited in the residence halls at all times (see “Candles /
Incense Policy”).
Pest Management & Resident Responsibility
To support a healthy and safe residential environment, University Housing Services takes pest prevention and response seriously.
Residents are expected to maintain clean living spaces to prevent the introduction or spread of pests such as bed bugs, cockroaches, ants, gnats, fleas, or other
infestations. If a pest issue is found and determined to be linked to a resident’s belongings, behaviors, or hygiene practices, the resident may be held financially
responsible for all or part of the cost of pest mitigation or treatment.
• Infested personal property must be removed in accordance with Housing or pest control instructions.
• Continued presence of pests may lead to temporary relocation or further administrative action.
• Residents should report any pest sightings immediately to University Housing Services.
See also: “Cleanliness for Living Units and Commons Areas”; “Permitted & Prohibited Pets” and “Health & Safety Inspections” policies for additional expectations
and inspection procedures.
Trash, Recycling, & Compost
Residents are responsible for the regular and proper disposal of personal trash. Dumpsters are located in the back of each hall. Plastic liners are available for room
trash cans at the hall front desk. Personal garbage should not be placed in the bathroom or laundry room, in trash receptacles, inside or outside common areas,
in public areas, on roofs, or in parking lots. Residents will be charged if trash is left in an inappropriate location (see “Health and Safety Inspections,”“Littering”).
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