What is the Public School Insurance Funds Position on Appliances in Classrooms?
Though it is not recommended, you should first obtain the approval of your school system’s Maintenance Director. A large number of schools are not electrically able to absorb the load that these appliances place on their system. In addition it places an additional expense on school budgets when you add the total number of appliances found system wide in individual classrooms for educator convenience to the energy bill (i.e. less money available for classroom use). Also, it is not acceptable for these appliances to be used on extension cords or portable power strips (surge protectors/multi-strip receptacles, etc.). These appliances should be plugged directly into a wall outlet. In addition refer to our position statement on this subject.
