Not allowed to stick up posters because of fire risk?

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Hi, just went to the university of Glasgow’s open day today, and during the accommodation tour we were told that putting up posters is prohibited as it’s a fire risk. Do u think I could get away with sticking a few bits up anyway??? I genuinely despise when my room looks plain and I’m just wondering if anyone at Glasgow has gotten away with sticking up posters anyways, as I’m not sure how posters are more of a fire risk than hanging up towels for example. Thanks!!!

Reply 1

Talkative Toad

Volunteer Team

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If you're not allowed to hang up posters then it's best not do it for the most part.

Yeah this rule sounds silly to me (my uni also has silly rules compared to other accommodation) but I would still follow it.

Reply 2

Chronoscope

Volunteer Section Leader, Clearing and Applications Advisor

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Not sure about fire risks, but blue tack is prone to leaving marks on walls - especially uni rooms in general blue tack/white tack just seems to be extra prone to leaving marks. There's always that risk you may lose some of a deposit because of it. When I was in halls I just had a couple of posters up - one on the bedroom door (and one one the outer ensuite door if you have that option). I also found the wardrobe was *usually* ok to blue tack pictures as well :yep:

(edited 1 year ago)

Reply 3

martin7

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Original post

by twhanahdh

Hi, just went to the university of Glasgow’s open day today, and during the accommodation tour we were told that putting up posters is prohibited as it’s a fire risk. Do u think I could get away with sticking a few bits up anyway??? I genuinely despise when my room looks plain and I’m just wondering if anyone at Glasgow has gotten away with sticking up posters anyways, as I’m not sure how posters are more of a fire risk than hanging up towels for example. Thanks!!!

The usual reason is that sticking things on walls (and taking them back off again) can damage the decoration of the room -- blutack tends to leave greasy marks, and if it's been on the wall too long and is removed without sufficient care it can take off the paint.

Fire hazard seems like a bit of a red herring; there's normally plenty of other things in a room that will burn, so a couple of posters isn't likely to make the risks significantly worse. It might be that the official policy bans posters but doesn't give a reason, and that people have simply assumed that it's because of a fire risk.

Reply 4

StriderHort

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*shrug* I'd just put it in with push pins and buy a tester pot of appropriate paint for when I moved out.

"Who put that poster up!"

"Dunno, was like that when I moved in"

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Ciel.

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that's insane. just do it. like, how would they even find out or punish you?

Reply 6

martin7

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by Ciel.

that's insane. just do it. like, how would they even find out or punish you?

If they'd surveyed the condition of the room before you move in, and again after you move out, they'll notice any damage caused. The "punishment" would be a deduction from your damage deposit.

And it's likely that staff will enter the room during the year -- e.g. cleaners, maintenance staff, security staff. If they notice a breach of fire regulations then there may well be serious repercussions. (Typically fire regulations would be things like finding smoke detectors have been covered up; but if posters are banned for fire safety reasons then they'd report that too.)

Reply 7

WrexhamUniReps

Official Rep

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Original post

by twhanahdh

Hi, just went to the university of Glasgow’s open day today, and during the accommodation tour we were told that putting up posters is prohibited as it’s a fire risk. Do u think I could get away with sticking a few bits up anyway??? I genuinely despise when my room looks plain and I’m just wondering if anyone at Glasgow has gotten away with sticking up posters anyways, as I’m not sure how posters are more of a fire risk than hanging up towels for example. Thanks!!!

Hi

I think that the best approach to this would be to speak to the accommodation team at your University. to get exact clarification on the rules.

I would always ensure that you stick to the rules for this as it can lead to unnecessary fines.

I hope this helps,
Matt
Wrexham Uni Reps

Reply 8

Ciel.

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Original post

by martin7

If they'd surveyed the condition of the room before you move in, and again after you move out, they'll notice any damage caused. The "punishment" would be a deduction from your damage deposit.
And it's likely that staff will enter the room during the year -- e.g. cleaners, maintenance staff, security staff. If they notice a breach of fire regulations then there may well be serious repercussions. (Typically fire regulations would be things like finding smoke detectors have been covered up; but if posters are banned for fire safety reasons then they'd report that too.)

thats so annoying

the only thing that comes to my mind then are those metal posters. they are called 'displate'. i dont think they would be considered a hazarad but can be kinda expensive if you want a few of them

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