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Guidelines on Bringing Bulky Items and Electrical Appliances into Student Halls

 A. Important Notes
  1. The list of prohibited items in this Guideline is not exclusive. Hall residents who need and/or want to bring bulky items or electrical appliances into the halls, please complete the application form and send it to your Hall Warden for approval.
  2. For electrical products, please check the model no. and brand from the website of Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) and provide a print screen, or a copy of the certificate of the electrical product, to indicate that it complies with the safety requirements prescribed in the Electrical Products (Safety) Regulation.
  3. Hall Administration will review this guideline from time to time and reserves the right to update it as and when necessary and appropriate.
B. Guideline for electrical appliances and bulky items

1. Electrical Appliances of high wattage (over 2000 watts) or in bulky size are normally not allowed, unless with justification and supporting documents.

2. Luggage - maximum dimension allowed: 23.6”(L) x 19.6”(D) x 43.3”(H)/60cm(L) x 50cm(D) x 110cm(H)

luggae

3. Electric Fan: desktop fan with a diameter of less than 14” diameter is allowed.
Electric desktop fan (Size: Max. 14” in diameter) - Allowed Electric floor/wall fan - Not allowed
fan1
fan2
4. Heater: a maximum height of 14” and voltage below 2000 watts is allowed.
Small Size Ceramic Heater - Allowed
Tower / Large Heater
traditional wire-wound fan heater - Not allowed

heater1
heater2
5. Air purifier: a maximum height of 14” and voltage below 2000 watts is allowed.
Table top Air Purifier - Allowed
Tower Air Purifier - Not allowed
purifier1
purifier2

6. Monitor: screen with a maximum length of 29” diagonal is allowed.

Monitor

C. List of Prohibited Bulky Items
Electrical appliances (A)
Microwave Oven, Oven
Pressure Cooker
Fridge
ovan
cooker
fridge
Electrical appliances (B)
Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier
Mini-washing machine (all sizes)
conditioner
Washing
Sports Equipment
Bicycle (foldable or non-foldable)
Kinetic Bike
bike
K-bike
Furniture (A)
 Sofa, chairs (foldable or non-foldable) Laundry Drying Rack
Chair
Rack
Furniture (B)
Table Top/Tables (foldable or non-foldable),
Coffee table, Mahjong Table
Mattress (All sizes)
(unless with medical supporting document) 
table
bed
D. Others:

Bulky Items for hall activities - Subject to Wardens’ approval

Hall Administration
Student Resources and Support Section
Student Affairs Office

 

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