Hackspace Rules

This isn't an exhaustive list of rules. As with most shared spaces, rules are better explained than dictated, so please talk to people in the space if you're unsure what's OK, but please follow these two:

Breaking these rules can result in being banned or suspended from the space.

=Top Level Rules=

Rule 0: Do Not Be On Fire
A hacker may not be on fire, cause a fellow hacker to be on fire, or through inaction allow a fellow hacker to be on fire.

This rule doesn't just cover fire, but all forms of safety. The space provides PPE such as goggles, breathing masks, and gloves for people to wear while doing dangerous things.

Examples:
 * Don't use high-power lasers unless everyone who might get harmed is wearing goggles.
 * If you're hooking DIY things up to mains electricity, ask someone to look over your circuit before plugging it in, and use an RCD.
 * If you're cutting things with a dremel cutting disk, wear goggles! A shattering 3000rpm abrasive disk in your eyes is not a good time.

Rule 1: Be excellent to each other (follow the code of conduct)
A hacker should treat each and every other hacker with the respect we feel we deserve ourselves.

We want our Hackspace to be somewhere that people can enjoy making things in a safe, harassment free environment. Anybody who is in the Hackspace, attending an event as part of the Hackspace or is using any of the Hackspace communication channels (IRC, Mailing List or Telegram) is covered by the Code of Conduct.

=Bylaws=

Member's Storage Guidelines

 * Each member is entitled to either a cube or half a shelf of storage in the storage area. More can be used if there is space, but slots need to be kept available for new members.  Where possible, you should use a box to stop your items falling out of your storage space and getting lost.
 * Your cube must be clearly labelled with your full name or a unique nickname.
 * If you use a box make sure to label both ends.

Large Projects

 * If you’re taking up a lot of space with a project you should email the mailing list to get consensus from membership for permission to store your items.
 * Oversized items need to be clearly labelled with a Do Not Hack sticker and your name / unique nickname, and an estimated finish date. If you are going to overshoot this finish date, let the mailing list know so we don't have a space full of abandoned projects.

Things you SHOULD NOT store in your members storage area

 * Dangerous / Flammable Chemicals.
 * Lithium batteries need to be in a safe charging-bag Lithium charging bags are cheap. http://bit.ly/1H9qTq9
 * Perishable food - this can be stored in the kitchen with label including your name/unique nickname and date left.
 * Perishables left in the kitchen can be disposed of without warning by anyone if they are unlabelled, judged to be past their sell by date, or appear abandoned.

Locking up the space
When leaving the space, particularly if you're the last one out, please look at the Lockup Procedure.