Lofts
Burgess Hall, Krause Hall, Scott Hall, Spence Hall and Walther Hall are all furnished with hi-low loft units that may also be configured as bunk beds. A loft bed is an elevated twin bed specifically designed to enhance your room by expanding its usable floor space in order to more easily add a sofa, TV, stereo system or refrigerator.
Because Lewis Hall (except for L1S, rooms 101-122) does not yet have loft units provided, students are welcome to purchase or bring their own, provided they meet the specifications below: (Evangel does not rent or sell lofts. Check online for rentals or at Target, Walmart or other department stores for purchases.)
Design and Construction
The safety and performance of your loft will depend on the quality of the materials and workmanship. Due to time constraints and safety concerns, construction and finish work (painting/staining) must be completed before you arrive on campus, thereby enabling you to simply assemble the structure in your assigned room. Lofts may not be assembled in the room prior to opening day. Here are the specifications:
- Lofts must be free standing. Walls or room furnishings may not be used as a means of support.
- Loft surfaces that come in contact with walls must have a protective covering such as carpet or foam.
- Loft structures must be built completely clear of both the room doors and window. Window access must be unobstructed in case of fire. Doors must be able to open unhindered to at least a 90o angle.
- Loft construction must allow for a minimum 30” of clearance from the top of the mattress to the ceiling. No loft surfaces may contact the ceiling. Floor to ceiling dimensions vary between residence halls and between floors within the halls. More on room dimensions.
- Lewis Hall has air conditioning units on the walls immediately to the left/right of the room entry door (off the hallway). For this reason lofts placed there must have an additional 11” of clearance (41” instead of the 30” required elsewhere). Since this is the most popular place to put a loft we ask that you keep this in mind as you make your plans. The dorm room design application (noted above) allows you to position the furniture provided by Evangel and any that you plan to bring. You will need to have the latest flash player installed for this application.
- Lofts must not be enclosed and must have adequate space for students to exit in emergency situations.
- Carriage bolts, nuts and washers must be used to assemble the major joints of the loft. It is recommended that you re-tighten all fasteners periodically after assembly.
- No pressure-treated lumber may be used in the loft.
- The following dimension lumber should be used in construction:
- 4" x 4" for corner posts/legs (2" x 6" also acceptable)
- 2” x 6” for side and end rails
- 4” x 4” for steps attached to the loft/deck
- 1” x 4” or larger for all cross braces
- Two options are available for the existing box springs or steel frame (all rooms have one or the other).
- Design the loft to be able to insert the entire steel frame or box springs as per these measurements:
Steel Spring Frame: 75.5” L x 39” W x 8” H
Box Spring: 75” L x 37” W x 8” H
Mattress 75” L x 37” W x 9” H - Store the box springs or steel frame on campus. RH floor storage rooms may not be used for this purpose but there is limited storage available on campus for a small fee per semester if you prefer to store the steel frame or box springs instead of placing it on the loft. Notices regarding campus storage locations will be posted in the residence halls when you arrive on campus.
- Store the box springs or bed frame off campus after completing a Bed Frame Storage Agreement with the Residence Director. By completing this agreement, the student accepts full financial responsibility for the loss or damage of the items should that occur.
- Design the loft to be able to insert the entire steel frame or box springs as per these measurements:
- No other room furnishings may be removed from the rooms, including mattresses.
- Once set-up is complete your RD must perform a final inspection using the above specifications as the basis for approval. You may be required to modify your loft to bring it into compliance if specifications are not met.