SAFETY

LA County Department of Public Health Information and Referral http://publichealth.lacounty.gov 844.804.7500

Alcoholics Anonymous Los Angeles www.lacoaa.org 323.936.4343 or 818.988.3001

Crystal Meth Anonymous www.crystalmeth.org 24hr Helpline: 855.638.4373

Asian American Drug Abuse Program www.aadapinc.org 323.293.6284

Clare Foundation/DUI Program www.clarefoundation.org 310.314.6200 or Hotline: 866.452.5273

Good Samaritan Hospital www.goodsam.org 213.977.2121

St. Vincent Medical Center stvincent.verity.org 213.484.7111

Narcotics Anonymous www.todayna.org 800.863.2962 Addiction and Alcohol Hotline therecoveryvillage.com 844.244.3171

Nicotine Anonymous Southern California InterGroup www.quitnowla.com www.nicotine-anonymous.org 800.642.0666

Cocaine Anonymous www.ca4la.org 888.714.8341

Didi Hirsch Drug Abuse and Mental Health www.didihirsch.org Crisis Line: 800.273.8255

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration www.samhsa.gov 800.662.4357

Providence St. John’s Health Center california.providence.org/saint-johns 310.829.5511

Marijuana Anonymous www.marijuana-anonymous.org 800.766.6779

National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependency www.ncadd-sfv.org 818. 997.0414

Many health insurance plans provide coverage for substance abuse programs to address substance abuse and rehabilitation.

SAFETY

SCI-Arc’s Safety and Security Policy is based on respect for our health, our environment, common sense, and personal responsibility. Students must follow all posted signs and observe all safety warnings given by evacuation team members during emergencies and emergency drills.

Contact Campus Security anytime at 213-356-5325 or 213-220-3084 with any security or safety concerns or questions. You may also contact SCI-Arc Facilities at facilities@sciarc.edu.

Personal Property

Students are responsible for their personal property. Valuables should be locked up including all electronics when a student is not at their desk. SCI-Arc assumes

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 and Print Center 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 print-

ers 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.

Students must not suspend or attach anything from the fire sprinkler pipes or electrical conduits, block or impede access to aisles, doors, or exits at any time, store any items under or adjacent stairways, or leave open containers of resins, paints, or glues unattended. Corridors, stairs, and exits are inspected daily and any items within these areas will be immediately removed.

Students may not erect walls or create cubicles out of any materials including wood, foamcore, cardboard, or similar materials within the studios. Sheets of material should only be purchased as needed. Sheets may be stored short-term in a manner that does not create a hazard to safe exiting or can cause injury.

All bikes must be secured either to the bike racks located outside or the braces, which are connected to the concrete supports that line the corridors of the building. This is important to prevent bikes from falling over in pedestrian aisles and creating a hazard in case of an emergency.

Emergency Procedures

In the event of an emergency, SCI-Arc administration may send notices and instructions to students via text, email, and/or phone calls. If students wish to have their family receive these notices, they should notify SCI-Arc Facilities.

Earthquake and evacuation drills will be conducted during the fall and spring terms in order to familiarize the SCI-Arc community with emergency evacuation procedures. Participation in the drills is mandatory for the entire SCI-Arc community. In the event of a fire, the alarm will sound as a whooping horn and strobe lights will flash. All persons in the building must immediately exit and meet in the parking lot or the corner of 3rd and Santa Fe.

In the event of an earthquake: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Drop to the ground, cover the head and neck with your arms to protect from falling debris. If in danger from falling objects, and can move safely, crawl for additional cover under a sturdy desk or table.

If no sturdy shelter is nearby, crawl away from windows, next to an interior wall. Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, such as light fixtures or furniture.