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== Lab Areas Cleanliness & Organization ==▼
The rule at Fat Cat Fab Lab is to “leave it better than you found it”. It is everyone's duty to put away items accidentally left out by others and regularly clean the space. Little messes can snowball into big messes quickly!▼
If you use a work area often, it is '''your duty as a member''' to help organize tools or improve storage space in the area.▼
== Tools and Materials ==
When entering a workspace to work, you should:▼
Many of the tools at Fat Cat Fab Lab are ''actually owned by other members'' and loaned to Fat Cat Fab Lab for all members to share. </br>▼
See the [[Member-Loaned Tools]] agreement & policy for more details.▼
* 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.
* 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.
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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▲* If you use a work area often, it is '''your duty as a member''' to help organize tools or improve storage space in the area.
* All members are expected to maintain a safe and clean environment, utilizing dust containment and collection measures at all times.
* 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.
* You are responsible for your personal property. Fat Cat Fab Lab is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
== Working in the Space ==▼
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.
* All members must store their belongings inside their bin when not present at the lab.▼
** Materials that do not fit in your bin may be stored only in designated Oversized Storage areas, neatly and labeled with your name.▼
* Laptops and belongings cannot be left unattended longer than 2 hours -- no 'camping' or 'reserving' tables.▼
* '''DO NOT bring items in to 'donate' without preauthorization''' from the Board for each item. If you bring it in, it is your responsibility to maintain or remove if requested.▼
* The lab CANNOT be used as a storage facility. Inactive projects,
We suggest:
* Photograph and report any big pre-existing messes to the appropriate Slack channel for further investigation.
** 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'.
* 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!
** Attach and turn on vacuums and any other dust collection systems.
** Check vacuum is working properly and replace/empty the bag/container if needed.
=== When you are done working...
''You must'':
* Budget time to include clean up. No excuses.
* 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.
* Turn off all fans & lights and close open windows if needed.
* If you are the last person, '''you
=== Before leaving
You should:
* Walk through ''everywhere'' you might have been to verify all is in order.
* Double check all equipment, fans, and lights that should be off are indeed off.
▲== Working in the Space ==
▲* All members must store their belongings inside their bin when not present at the lab.
▲** Materials that do not fit in your bin may be stored only in designated Oversized Storage areas, neatly and labeled with your name.
▲* Laptops and belongings cannot be left unattended longer than 2 hours -- no 'camping' or 'reserving' tables
▲* '''DO NOT bring items in to 'donate' without preauthorization''' from the Board for each item. If you bring it in, it is your responsibility.
▲* The lab CANNOT be used as a storage facility. Inactive projects and non-tool personal items left in public may be charged an extra monthly 'storage' fee until removed.
▲Many of the tools at Fat Cat Fab Lab are actually owned by other members and loaned to Fat Cat Fab Lab for all members to share. </br>
▲See the [[Member-Loaned Tools]] agreement & policy for more details.
▲== Parking Permit ==
[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.
== Parking
[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.
== Rules & Policies Enforcement ==
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