# 36 C.F.R. § 1254.28 (2026): What items are not allowed in research rooms?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P1254_S1254_28

## Section

- **Citation:** 36 C.F.R. § 1254.28 (2026)
- **Heading:** What items are not allowed in research rooms?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 36 CFR: Parks, Forests, and Public Property / Chapter XII: NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION / Part 1254: USING RECORDS AND DONATED HISTORICAL MATERIALS / Subpart B: Research Room Rules / § 1254.28: § 1254.28   What items are not allowed in research rooms?

## Text

(a) You may not bring into the research rooms overcoats, raincoats, jackets, hats, or other outerwear; personal paper-to-paper copiers, unless permitted in accordance with § 1254.86 of this part; briefcases, satchels, valises, suitcases, day packs, purses, boxes, or similar containers of personal property. We may make exceptions for headwear worn for religious or health reasons. In facilities where we provide notepaper and notecards, you also may not bring into the research room notebooks, notepaper, notecards, folders or other containers for papers.
(b) You may store personal items at no cost in lockers or other storage facilities in the NARA facility. These lockers or other storage facilities are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
(c) You must remove your personal belongings each night from the lockers or other storage facilities we provide to hold them. If you do not remove your personal belongings, NARA personnel will remove them. We post directions for reclaiming confiscated items near the lockers or other storage facilities.
(d) NARA is not responsible for the loss or theft of articles you store in the lockers.
(e) We may charge a replacement fee for lost locker keys.
(f) Knives and other sharp objects such as box cutters, razors, or wire are not permitted in our research rooms.

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