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Originally Posted by Tom Earp
But the safest factor is using ones head when it comes to using possible fire starting items, candles, overloaded extension cords, old wiring, etc.
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I know some houses at Ole Miss are discouraging even Mini Fridges and telling girls not to leave their flat irons and things like that plugged in all of the time and of course no space heaters and even some types of fans...
IMHO, I really think if a state is going to pass a law that says a fraternity/sorority has to have sprinklers by a certain date (I think it is summer of 2007 for Ole Miss houses) then the state needs to help with the cost. I know most sorority houses at Ole Miss have spent at least $250,000 for sprinklers and some even more based on the size of their house. Luckily and thankfully, the sororities at Ole Miss are all very financially stable and have outstanding alumnae support therefore, they were all able to get their houses up to code. Anyway, it probably isn't feasible in the state of MS to have the state help pay for the sprinklers and sprinkler alarms but perhaps they could have extended the deadline.
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