Hey! Well done, you have been at THINQTANQ long enough to be considered a trusted member and you are now able to access the space when it suits you.
There are a few simple rules and procedures for you to follow and we have laid those out in this document. Once you have done it a few times it will become second nature, don’t worry, there is nothing complicated! If you do have a problem, give Rob a shout.
Please let Rob know that you are entering or leaving the building outside normal hours if possible so that any of the silent alarm systems or motion detectors that are present don’t cause a false alarm.
Opening the Office
- When you arrive at THINQTANQ unlock the door. If the door is already unlocked then use your fob and just head on in, someone will have already disarmed the alarm. You sometimes have to give the door a little nudge with your shoulder to get it unlocked. Don’t worry, you will get the hang of it.
- Once the door is unlocked, use your fob to release the maglock.
- As the door opens, the alarm will start to beep at you.
- Go to the alarm panel, press the unlock padlock
- Enter your alarm code. In your case this is ( X X X X X X X X)
- The alarm should now be disarmed.
- Turn on the lights for the stairs which are on the left hand side at the bottom of the stairs. The rope lights are situated on a smart plug around the corner on the right hand side. Press the button on top to activate them.
- Head up and go about your business. Turn on any lights you need and be productive.
Closing the Office
- First of all, check the building to ensure that you are indeed the last person in the building. This means checking the upstairs and toilets etc. If you aren’t sure, get in touch with Rob.
- Secondly, make sure that all windows are closed (including in the meeting room) and that the coffee machine, kitchen lights and fairy lights are off.
- Once you are happy that those things are done, turn off the lights in the main space and head down the stairs. There should be no lights or TVs etc left on when you leave.
- When at the bottom of the stairs, press the locked padlock on the alarm panel (it is important to note that the alarm will not arm if the main door is open. Please make sure it is closed before attempting to arm the alarm.
- Enter your alarm code. In your case this is ( X X X X )
- The alarm should now be arming and a number of beeps will sound. Use this time to exit the building and turn off the stairwell lights.
- Lock the door using your key and wait for the beeps to quicken, and then stop. The building is now armed.
- If all has gone well, you are outside the building, the alarm is armed, all the lights are off, none of the windows are open and no-one is locked inside.
- It isn’t essential, but it is helpful if you can let Rob know that you have left and the building is locked.
That’s it!
Now, the rules. I am not usually one for rules, but this is important as it is a shared space and we are all responsible for protecting each others things.
- Don’t share your keys, or alarm code with anyone. Destroy your code on your induction notice when you have memorised it by scribbling over it.
- If you are the last one out, you need to lock up. Even if you are in a hurry. If someone is holding you up and you need to leave but are the last person able to lock up, politely let them know that they need to leave unless it is before 5.30pm
- Please make sure the building is secure. This includes doors and windows.
- Please do not leave the coffee machine on, it can cause fires if it boils dry.
- Don’t lock anyone in.
- Don’t let anyone in that you are not familiar with if you are here on your own. By familiar we mean no one who is not currently a paying member of THINQTANQ unless by prior arrangement with Rob or another THINQTANQ representative.
- No parties and don’t touch other peoples stuff. 🙂
All easy peasy. Please remain awesome at all times and remember, if you can’t stick to the rules, Rob can take away your keys or in extreme cases, banish you forever from the ‘tanq!