Procedures and Academic Policies
no liability or responsibility for any damage to or theft of personal property at SCI-Arc facilities. If a student suspects their personal property is missing, stolen, or has been damaged please contact Security for assistance and to file a report. Students who are victims of theft are also encouraged to contact the LAPD to file a police report. Students are required to use only SCI-Arc-provided desks and may not build, install, or store any other outside furniture in the studios including outside desks, tables, shelves, and seating (other than student-provided desk chairs). Personal objects placed in studios which do not comply with these requirements will be removed and disposed of without additional notice. In addition to the SCI-Arc-provided desk, each student may have no more than one (1) tool chest, cabinet, or small shelf within their studio space for the storage of their personal property. The measurements for this item may not exceed 18” deep x 28” wide x 36” high. Tool chests and cabinets must be on functioning wheels to allow for easy movement. SCI-Arc does not permit the use of personal appliances, which can cause a fire such as toasters, toaster ovens, or hot plates. Each studio may have no more than two (2) small refrigerators (limited in size to 3.2 cubic feet) and one (1) microwave per studio location. Students are required to provide, maintain, and clean any refrigerators within their studios. Poorly maintained or excessively dirty refrigerators or microwaves may be disposed of by maintenance personnel. Due to space, network, and electrical limitations of the SCI-Arc building, SCI-Arc strongly encourages students to use the services provided by the Shop, Print Center, and on-site Self-Service Printing services for their academic work. An exception can be made for students to store no more than one (1) printer (printing size not to exceed 13 x 19 inches) and one (1) small 3D printer (build dimensions not to exceed 7 x 11 x 7 inches) per studio location. The only acceptable material allowed for use with personal 3D printers at SCI-Arc is PLA. SCI-Arc retains the right to remove any personal items that take up large amounts of space as they may be potential fire or safety hazards, exceed the electrical/network capacity, or restrict corridors, block doors, or, if stored under stairs or otherwise, may impede circulation or violate fire code. Fire Exit and Emergency Policy The Los Angeles Fire Department requires that all entrance/exit doors, building egress areas, and studio/classroom aisles are to remain clear at all times. Aisles are marked with yellow paint and run the entire length of the building. Additionally, the areas under the stairs marked in red paint are to remain clear at all times, as are locations with signage indicating no storage is allowed. Section 1 • 79