(Faculty and staff should also refer to HOP 4-1120-PM)
Build Lab 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: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.
• 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;
Borrowing Build Lab Tools:
Build Lab equipment may be checked out only if such equipment is necessary to carry out assigned classroom or studio projects. In all instances in which equipment is removed, the individual removing it must assume pecuniary responsibility unless he or she is otherwise specifically relieved of such responsibility in writing by Build Lab Staff.
Tools checked out from the Build Lab are subject to the following terms and conditions:
1) Use: The Build Lab loans equipment to Faculty, Staff and Students (Borrowers) of UT Austin’s School of Architecture, only. Borrowers are responsible for the proper use of items they check out. Build Lab staff can instruct you on this if asked.
2) Duration of loan: All equipment must be returned by the date noted on the check-out form and in good working condition. The loan of tools is for 24 hours, maximum. Failure to do so will result in fines and penalties as outlined in section 3, below.
3) Fines and Penalties: Borrowers are responsible for any and all applicable fines associated with borrowing equipment from the Build Lab as outlined below:
a) Fines are assessed for lost or broken equipment returned, based upon the item’s current replacement value, plus late fees as appropriate.
b) Items not returned after 5 days will result in the following fines and penalties:
i) A $20 late fee, plus
ii) Replacement costs for replacement the equipment as outlined above, plus
iii) A bar will be placed on the borrower’s academic record.