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Please see our ''[[Membership Levels and Benefits]]'' for pricing information |
Please see our ''[[Membership Levels and Benefits]]'' for pricing information |
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PLEASE HELP US MAKE OUR DOCUMENTATION BETTER! </br> |
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This document is a work-in-progress -- PLEASE HELP US MAKE IT BETTER! All members are encouraged to help write, define, and codify our operating rules and policies. |
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We encourage all Member to help clarify and evolve our operating rules and policies and digital systems. |
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Many situations arise |
Many situations arise for which we may not have written rules. The Board may act to enforce rules, make judgement calls, or whatever else is needed to maintain a safe, functional space, and further the collective efforts of the lab members at large. |
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== Tools and Materials == |
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* Tools/resources must stay on the premises so that other members may use them. Removing tools/resources from the space without authorization from a member of the Board of Directors constitutes theft. |
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* The Board of Directors may authorize the temporary removal of a tool/resource for purposes relevant to organizational business, such as offsite promotional events like MakerFaire. |
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Clean, Maintain, Organize, Improve. The rule at Fat Cat Fab Lab is to “'''leave it better than you found it'''”. </br> |
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* All members are expected to maintain a safe and clean environment, utilizing dust containment and collection measures at all times. |
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* Don't catch fire, set others on fire, create conditions for accidental fire (see above), or set anything on fire which has not been designated or designed to be on fire. |
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* You are responsible for your personal property. Fat Cat Fab Lab is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. |
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Extended inactivity and leaving projects and materials in FCFL storage and work areas can be detrimental to our mission and prevent others from using the space. If you plan to be gone for an extended period of time, please arrange to pick up your project and materials beforehand. |
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We suggest: |
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* Photograph and report any big pre-existing messes to the appropriate Slack channel for further investigation. |
* Photograph and report any big pre-existing messes to the appropriate Slack channel for further investigation. |
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** To rectify any large messes, Members may be charged a $50 cleaning fee ($50/hr if more than 1 hour needed) and/or incur strikes against their 'good standing'. |
** To rectify any large messes, Members may be charged a $50 cleaning fee ($50/hr if more than 1 hour needed) and/or incur strikes against their 'good standing'. |
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* Prepare the space with drop cloths and/or containment systems (e.g. the 'spray booth') when applicable. |
* Prepare the space with drop cloths and/or dust containment systems (e.g. the 'spray booth') when applicable. If you coat the entire shop in sawdust, you are responsible for vacuuming the entire shop! |
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* Attach and turn on vacuums and any other dust collection systems. |
** Attach and turn on vacuums and any other dust collection systems. |
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** Check vacuum is working properly and replace/empty the bag/container if needed. |
** Check vacuum is working properly and replace/empty the bag/container if needed. |
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When you are done working |
=== When you are done working... === |
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''You must'': |
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* Budget time to include clean up. No excuses. |
* Budget time to include clean up. No excuses. |
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* Sweep and vacuum all dust and debris on the tables and floor. |
* Sweep and vacuum all dust and debris on the tables and floor. |
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* Tidy up and place signage on any project that must be left to dry. |
* Tidy up and place signage on any project that must be left to dry. |
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* Turn off all fans & lights and close open windows if needed. |
* Turn off all fans & lights and close open windows if needed. |
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* If you are the last person, '''you |
* If you are the last person, '''you may be held responsible for everything''' even if you didn't create the mess. |
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Before leaving |
=== Before leaving Fat Cat Fab Lab... === |
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You should: |
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* Walk through ''everywhere'' you might have been to verify all is in order. |
* Walk through ''everywhere'' you might have been to verify all is in order. |
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* Double check all equipment, fans, and lights that should be off are indeed off. |
* Double check all equipment, fans, and lights that should be off are indeed off. |
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== [[Member-Loaned Tools]] == |
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[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lWu6aHe8eGQ4bId7fcQTiF-BKjU4upfc/view?usp=share_link Link to current Parking Permit File] |
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lWu6aHe8eGQ4bId7fcQTiF-BKjU4upfc/view?usp=share_link Link to current Parking Permit File] |
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The tag includes a brief, legible description of the material or project being stored, the name and contact information of the owner/responsible party, the date the permit expires and the name and signature of the issuer of an extension in the time limit for the permit. |
The tag includes a brief, legible description of the material or project being stored, the name and contact information of the owner/responsible party, the date the permit expires and the name and signature of the issuer of an extension in the time limit for the permit. |
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== Parking |
== Parking Tickets == |
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[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ICCmSFMJ5dbz0Nw6ClsM3PzfvaUH3eRD/view?usp=share_link Link to Parking Ticket File]<br> |
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ICCmSFMJ5dbz0Nw6ClsM3PzfvaUH3eRD/view?usp=share_link Link to Parking Ticket File]<br> |
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Members should use their best judgement in each situation. Whenever possible, help a fellow member out and alert them of items that are out-of-place before they leave the lab. |
Members should use their best judgement in each situation. Whenever possible, help a fellow member out and alert them of items that are out-of-place before they leave the lab. |
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== Events in the space == |
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=== Event Types by Size and Approval Conditions === |
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* Note: Max occcupancy is 35 people for all events (due to seating limitations). Special consideration with Approval for larger events can be made. |
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* Small event: less than 15 people doesn't require Approval. If the event requires silence from attendees and other members, then Approval is required. |
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* Large event: more than 15 people requires Approval. |
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=== FCFL Event Space Fees === |
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FCFL used as event space by some entity: $110/hr (starting--case by case basis depending on event needs on discretion of FCFL Board). |
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=== Approval === |
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* Any event in FCFL's space that is not a Basic Usage and Safety class or previously approved Meetup workshop requires a minimum seven (7) days advance notice given to the Board of Directors, and must be approved by the Board. |
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* Requests can be made to info@fatcatfablab.org or to the #Operations channel on Slack. |
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* Approval of the event is at the sole discretion of the Board. |
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* A point of contact (POC) person must be established for the event. |
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* We always encourage events in the space that forward our mission of building the Maker community in New York City! |
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=== Clean Up and Garbage === |
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* The POC is responsible for seeing that the space is returned to the state it was in prior to the event. |
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* The POC is responsible for seeing that all trash generated by the event is taken out immediately after the event. If the event does not fall on a Monday or Thursday, the POC must dispose of trash elsewhere and legally. |
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== Rules & Policies Enforcement == |
== Rules & Policies Enforcement == |