Build Lab Operational Policy

(Faculty and staff should also refer to HOP 4-1120-PM)

Note:

Never loan your UT ID card to someone else, or use your card to let someone else in.
Never wear open-toed shoes in the shop.
Never wear ear buds, use cell phones or play music while in the Build Lab.
Never use equipment that you've not been trained by the Build Lab Manager to operate safely.

Always ask if you don't know
Always clean up after yourself
Always keep aisle clear - 44" at the main aisle and around machinery. 36" is needed around desks.
Always bring your own consumable material (screws, nails, paints, sandpaper, etc.). The Build Lab does not provide it.

(Caveat: wood in the box at the foot of the stairs is free to anyone who needs, but taking material from anywhere else is stealing.)

Condition of Use

Only students, faculty and staff of the School of Architecture can access or use the Build Lab. Furthermore, University policy states that property of the University shall be used only for official business (i.e. in conjunction with assigned studio instruction). Further, that no person (Faculty, Staff, etc.) shall entrust state property to any state official or employee or to anyone else (students) to be used for other than state purposes.

For information and guidance, some examples of unauthorized and improper use of University personnel and property are:

• Use of University facility or equipment for the benefit of a business or company

• Use of a University facility or equipment to make items for sale

• Use of a University facility or equipment to perform non-University work for a private concern or for compensation

• Use of any University personnel, supplies, or materials for other than official University business

All must conscientiously observe these regulations. University resources (facilities, equipment, other property, and personnel) shall not be used for personal gain or for other than what is set forth above. Questions regarding these regulations may be directed to Build Lab Staff or the Assistant Vice President of Administration for the School of Architecture.

Priority of Use

Though it seldom occurs, there are occasions when demand for tools and equipment outstrips their availability. In such instances, "priority of use" is granted as follows:

Group	Description	Is This Allowed?	Prior Approval Required?	When*	Notes
					Priority of Use	Relevant Past Examples	Material Storage
A	SoA students working on studio-assigned projects	Yes	Not required	During any period and time	1	Bay Model, Furniture Making, Pinhole Cameras, Landscape models	For studios held in the Build Lab, only.
B	SoA faculty-lead research projects that are funded by the University or School through grants, professorships, etc.	Yes	Yes, by Build Lab Manager	During any period and time	2	Living Wall, Material Exchange (ph. 1)	Very limited and for the duration of the project, max. 1 semester
C	SoA faculty-lead projects that are externally or self-funded, and that contribute to the School's mission	Yes	Yes, by Build Lab Manager	During any period and time	3	TexFab/SXSW backdrop, Fashion Design backdrop, Florida University's Arch. installation	Very limited and for the duration of the project, max. 1 semester
D	SoA students/faculty/staff working on departmentally-funded research or projects	Yes	Yes, by Build Lab Manager	Only during periods and times of low activity.	4	Mebane Exhibits, Mat. Lab. Exhibits, Mat. Lab. cabinets, CSD tables & coat rack, SoA benches, Material Exchange (ph. 2)	None provided
E	SoA students/faculty/staff working on behalf of another UT College or School on a Group B, C or D project	Yes	Yes, by Build Lab Manager	Only during periods and times of low activity.	5	CNN's site model, Applied Sciences (w/ a SoA rep.)	None provided
F	SoA students/faculty/staff working on small projects for their own personal use, unrelated to current school/work assignments.	No	Not allowed	Not allowed	NA	Projects for personal use, only, such as ID students who want to learn turning, Planning students who want to make a box, Adj. Faculty who want to make a chair, Staff who want to make a chair.	NA
G	Students, Faculty or Staff working on projects for pay or for in-kind services	No	Not allowed	Not allowed	NA	Projects for non-profits, skateboard decks for sale, site models for an Arch. firm.	NA
H	Former University or SoA Students, Faculty or Staff working on projects	No	Not allowed	Not allowed	NA	Graduates who want to CNC Route a site, Graduates who want to finish a project from prior years.	NA
*Refers to the normal operational times of the Build Lab. Work during intercession periods might be arranged and is subject to other duties and staff availability.