The Dormitory Administration carry out room inspections 4 times a year to check the health and safety aspects of your accommodation as well as to address any repairs that may be required and to assess general cleaning standards.

Whilst this is a very routine procedure, we understand that it may feel intrusive and you may feel inconvenienced, to minimise this we will endeavour to give you general notice on the time frame in which we will we carry out inspections. A member of the R.A. Team will always be present during all inspections to make sure the correct protocol is carried out.

Please note that for urgent works, the Dormitory Administration may not be able to give more than 24 hours’ notice as the maintenance company is subcontracted, and can appear at any time. In other situations they may need to access your room immediately to avoid issues getting worse – i.e. leaks, or repairs you have signed up for.

Your room will be checked to see if:

• Fire alarm system is in order with no detectors covered or removed.
• Fire doors are properly maintained.
• Visual check of electrical items and sockets.
• Floors free of trip hazards such as trailing cables and clothes.
• All safety notices and signage is correctly displayed.
• Reported maintenance issues have been attended to.
• A proactive check to see if there are any maintenance issues that you may not have noticed/reported.

The cleaning standards you are expected to adhere to throughout the academic year (not only when inspections are due) are listed below:

• All rubbish must be removed and placed in the appropriate area.
• If you have a sink/mirror in your room these must be clean.
• Baths, sinks and shower cubicles must all be cleaned.
• Shower and sink drains free from waste (hair or food).
• Toilets clean the bowl and seat thoroughly, and behind and underneath.
• Floors should be free of dirt.
• Refrigerators and freezers must be cleaned inside and out, with any expired food binned correctly and regular defrosting to avoid doors not closing.
• Any bad smells must be dealt with.