TIPS ON HALL LIFE Tips for Living in a Shared Apartment Get to know your apartment-mates: Initiate a group conversation (e.g., through a tele-chat group or face-to-face) to discuss routines and boundaries for a pleasant living experience. Respect personal property and space: Always ask for permission before using others’ belongings and be mindful of their privacy. Respect quiet hours (11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.): Be considerate of other residents’ need for rest during designated quiet hours. Maintain mutual understanding and respect: Do not assume your apartment-mates have the same habits or lifestyle like yours. Respect theirs as they respect yours and learn to accommodate each other. Have an open conversation with them and make the corresponding adjustment. Keep shared spaces organized & accessible for everyone: Avoid storing bulky items such as luggage or paper boxes in the living area. Monthly apartment inspections can help ensure tidiness and address any issues promptly. Establish a cleaning and garbage disposal schedule: Create a plan for everyone to contribute to maintaining a clean and tidy environment. While contract cleaners will clean the common areas around three times a month (please refer to page 18), it is important for residents to take responsibility for day-to-day cleanliness. Assign specific tasks or rotate responsibilities to ensure fairness. Communicate on the apartment air-conditioning charge paying: Have an open discussion with your apartment-mates about how the payment for the apartment or bedroom air conditioning will be managed. Set house rules for visitors: Clearly communicate expectations and guidelines for visitors and make necessary arrangements in advance. Seek advice from Hall Tutors: Your Hall Tutor can provide support and advice related to your living situation, as well as address any academic or personal challenges you may encounter. Fire Safety • Regular fire drills are being conducted to familiarize residents with proper fire evacuation procedures. For your own life safety, DO cooperate and participate in the drills. • Fire services installation such as detectors, sprinklers and fire extinguishers are there to protect your life. DO NOT interfere with these installations or impede their proper functioning. • Fire doors are there to prevent fire and smoke spread. Keep the doors closed at all time. • DO NOT smoke, cook or light open flame in your room. • DO NOT overload the power supply in your room by plugging too many electrical appliances to the wall socket. • DO NOT use sub-standard electrical equipment or appliances. • DO NOT leave any charger on when you are not inside the room. • To avoid unwanted fire alarms, please pay attention to the following tips: - TURN ON EXHAUST FAN and CLOSE THE WINDOWS whenever you boil water or use the microwave. - DO NOT leave your food unattended during re-heating. - FOLLOW safety tips on using microwave. STOP AT INTERVALS to check o n your food during heating in microwave. Add small amount of water to the food or cover with wet kitchen paper before heating. For more information regarding fire safety, please refer to the website of Fire Services Department: https://www. hkfsd.gov.hk/eng/education/brochures/index.html. Typhoon and Rainstorm Preparedness • When there is a typhoon or rainstorm signal, take necessary precautions and make sure all loose items are properly fastened and ALL WINDOWS ARE CLOSED. • When typhoon signal No. 8 or above is hoisted, stay indoors. Pay particular attention to the provision of catering service in the community in Tseung Kwan O as there might be no service available. DO stock up on food and essentials before the signal is hoisted. • Visitor registration will be suspended once the Hong Kong Observatory announces that Typhoon Signal No. 8 or a higher signal WILL be hoisted. Registered visitors will be asked to leave the hall and return to their place of residence for safety. Uncooperative visitors, along with their hosts, may face penalties. • When a black rainstorm signal is hoisted, STAY INDOORS wherever you are and do not leave the building until the signal is lowered and you find the condition is SAFE to do so. For on-campus catering outlets arrangements during adverse weather conditions, please visit the w ebpage of Campus Services Office (CSO) at https://cso.ust.hk/cat/ bad_wea. For the most updated information on class/examination arrangements, please refer to the homepage of Academic Registry (ARO): http://registry.hkust.edu.hk (General Enquiry: 2623 1111). 26 25 * EVACUATION PROCEDURES * • Evacuate the building by the nearest available staircase/exit. DO NOT use the lifts. • Remain Calm. Walk, DO NOT run. Go to the nearest assembly areas after you leave the building. • DO NOT re-enter the building until permission is given by the Fire Services Department Officer or a senior staff member.
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