What are the safety guidelines for lighting candles in Brandeis residence halls?
You need to fill out a safety form, available in Hillel Lounge, before lighting candles. That form includes the following safety guidelines: 1. The candlesticks may not exceed four inches in height and must be placed in a pan filled with inch of water. The pan must be large enough to catch the candles if they fall. Preferably, the candlesticks should be made of metal. 2. The candlesticks must be placed on a table or desk completely cleared of other material, away from shelves and open windows. The candles should be at least 36 inches away in all directions from any hanging clothing, papers, books, wood shelves, wall hangings, posters, or curtains. As noted in the previous question, R. Frazer recommends avoiding this issue entirely by using electric lights.
