Items unacceptable for use in Schools

(Unless marked fire rated and meet all applicable codes)

 

  1. No furnishings of any kind may be brought onto school premises without School Department permission (Refer to MPS Furniture Policy).

 

  1. No electrical equipment of any kind may be brought onto school premises without School Department permission (Refer to MPS Electrical Policy).

 

  1. No wiring of any kind can (including low voltage, telephone, or speaker wire) may be done on school premises by teachers, office staff, or administration.

 

  1. All items that are brought onto School premises must be accompanied by proof of fire rating and meet all MPS policies.
    1. Copies of fire certificates must be kept on file with the Director of Facilities.
    2. All furnishings and electrical items that are brought onto school premises must be ‘tagged’ by the Director of Facilities.

 

Specific items that are not allowed on school premises (this list is not all inclusive):

 

  1. Non-fire rated fabrics
    1. Carpet “squares” (carpet samples)
    2. Fabric (unless fire rated)
    3. Curtains (unless fire rated)
    4. Pillows and seat cushions (unless fire rated)
    5. Home made or store bought seat cushions (unless fire rated)

 

  1. Furniture
    1. Wicker
    2. Rocking chairs
    3. Plastic bookcases
    4. Residential or commercial furniture (bar stools, over stuffed chairs and couches, cushioned desk chairs) unless they meet all applicable codes.
    5. Bean bag chairs

 

  1. Electrical
    1. Incandescent or halogen lamps (including those used in animal tanks)
    2. Appliances (microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, water coolers, heating coils, etc.)
    3. Telephones (cordless and with cords)

 

 

 

For additional information please refer to attached Middletown Public School Furniture Policy and Electrical Policy)