DGH Dorm-Policy Compliance

The DGH Dorm-Policy Compliance is a 0-10 weighted composite, calibrated against Strict (Princeton/Harvard/MIT pattern), Standard (most state schools), and Liberal (apt-style upperclassman housing) tiers composite score. weighted composite (0-10): each factor is scored 0-10 against the Strict / Standard / Liberal school strictness tiers, then combined with its weight into a single normalized composite. open_flame_clearance is weighted highest as the core fire-safety gate, followed by ul_listing, wattage_under_cap, surge_protection, and wall_damage_free. Consuming guides set the exact weights for their product mix (the power-strips guide weights compliance 35% / surge 20% / outlets 15% / plug 8% / USB 8% / ecosystem 7% / setup 7%; the appliances guide weights heating_element_clearance 35% / wattage_under_cap 20% / crowded_counter_fit 20% / running_cost 15% / ease_of_setup 10%). Published by DormGearHQ and last updated 2026-06-21, the score currently evaluates 16 products.

weighted composite (0-10): each factor is scored 0-10 against the Strict / Standard / Liberal school strictness tiers, then combined with its weight into a single normalized composite. open_flame_clearance is weighted highest as the core fire-safety gate, followed by ul_listing, wattage_under_cap, surge_protection, and wall_damage_free. Consuming guides set the exact weights for their product mix (the power-strips guide weights compliance 35% / surge 20% / outlets 15% / plug 8% / USB 8% / ecosystem 7% / setup 7%; the appliances guide weights heating_element_clearance 35% / wattage_under_cap 20% / crowded_counter_fit 20% / running_cost 15% / ease_of_setup 10%).