[Tang-Residents] ROOM INSPECTIONS

Wed Nov 29 08:35:08 EST 2017

HELLO,

ROOM INSPECTIONS FOR TANG RESIDENTS WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF JANUARY 8th 24th FLOOR WORKING DOWN.

INSPECTIONS WILL START APPROX AT 10 am IN THE MORNING AND WORKING UNTIL 4pm IN THE AFTERNOON.

ALL RECYCLE AND TRASH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR SUITE AND YOUR KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS SHOULD BE UP TO STANDARD AS THEY WERE AFTER YOUR SUITE WAS CLEANED IN MID AUGUST.

ANY KITCHENS, BATHROOMS OR COMMON AREA THAT ARE NOT CLEAN UPON INSPECTION, WILL BE CLEANED PROFESSIONALLY AND CHARGES BILLED TO YOUR ACCOUNT. PLEASE MAINTAIN A CLEAN HOUSE AND WORK TOGATHER WITH YOUR FLATMATES.

 I WILL NOT BE OPENING ANY DRAWERS, CLOSETS, OR LOOKING UNDER THE BED.  THIS INSPECTION IS PRIMARILY TO IDENTIFY UNSAFE ELECTRICAL AND HEATING PRACTICES.     YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT WHEN I INSPECT.  I WILL LEAVE A COPY OF THE FORM I FILL OUT IN YOUR ROOM FOR YOU TO KEEP.    IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT ME AT collinsm at mit.edu<mailto:collinsm at mit.edu>.

Attached is a form that you receive after the inspection.

Michael Collins

From: Michael J Collins
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 8:57 AM
To: Michael J Collins (collinsm at mit.edu) <collinsm at mit.edu>
Subject: Welcome to Tang Hall

Welcome to Tang Hall!
NO SMOKING ALLOWED

Hello Tang Hall Residents!
http://tang.mit.edu/ ................................... For Resources

For all of you who are new to the building, my name is Michael Collins and I am the House Operations Manager. I am committed to ensuring that you achieve your personal or academic goals while you reside within Tang Hall, and will continue to work an provide a clean, inviting, and safe environment.

If you have any maintenance concerns in your room or notice something in the building that needs to be addressed please use the online work order system:
Repairs - https://atlas.mit.edu/atlas/Main.action?tab=home&sub=group_servreq

Using this system guarantees that the request will be received.  During evenings, weekends and holidays or in the case of a facilities emergency, please call 3-1500 and ask for Housing Unit 12.

Tang Hall has an in house staff composed of 1 Acme cleaner Carlos DaSilva ,. He maintains common bathrooms 24th floor and lobby, hallways, and public areas.
1 maintenance mechanic (Tim Hennelly).

Upcoming for the winter months, we will work to improve and maintain the living conditions in TANG HALL. As the colder evenings approach, please submit a work order now to have your air conditioner panel located beneath your windows winterized to stop cold air form entering.

Starting Oct.1st we will no longer be installing air conditioners as we now prepare for the cold weather.

During IAP (Jan) 5 floors will be painted in the Bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms and common areas.
Please expect a schedule to be sent in December. All rooms will be painted and further instructions will also be provided on this yearly project in January.
The schedule will be sent out in December to these 5 floors affected..
We also install new carpets on 2 floors and will be determined in the near future.

Here are some fast facts about TANG HALL:

  *   Trash Chutes are located in the stairwell on the West side of the building near suits E and F.
  *   All hallways must be kept clear at all times.
  *   The back door card reader is programed for security hours for entry are 7am to 7pm. Please use the front door for access
  *   Your MIT ID card will allow you access. If your card is not programed, please send me an email collinsm at mit.edu<mailto:collinsm at mit.edu> for activation.
  Closet doors must remain in your room, if it has been removed you must store it, keep it someplace in your room.

  *   Please do not hang anything from pipes or sprinkler heads in your room or the hallways.
  *   From floors 4 down to the 2nd The switch on your bedroom wall controls the power to the bottom outlet. This can be used for a lamp.
  *   All recycle items should be brought down to the recycle bins located outside to the rear loading dock to your Left
  *   Room inspections will start sometime in October/November. Please look for email schedule soon.
  *   Heat will be turned on in Oct/November as temperatures will be monitored. Please be aware the heat controlled by facilities and there are no individual thermostats.
               Now is the time to open a SAP repair request to have you're a/c panel slot  in your room winterized.
 Repairs - https://atlas.mit.edu/atlas/Main.action?tab=home&sub=group_servreq

  *   No Pets allowed
  *   No smoking is allowed
  *   No burning of candles

Lock out Key at Desk:
Each resident will have a Lock out key located at the Tang Desk. A picture ID is required to check out the key. The key is to be returned within 1 hour or a late fee will be billed directly to your bursars account.

Overnight Guest Policy:
Please see the Tang Hall Home page.

If we have not had the opportunity to meet, feel to stop in my office, which is located across from the Tang Desk.  My hours are 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday.  You can
reach me on x3-5146 or via e-mail, collinsm at mit.edu<mailto:collinsm at mit.edu>.

Please visit
Sincerely,

Michael Collins, House Operations Manager

Michael Collins

House Operations Manager
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Tang Residence Hall W84-104
Westgate Family Apartments
Housing Department
Office Tele. 617-253-5146
Office Fax   617-253-5094

http://tang.mit.edu/
http://westgate.mit.edu/
http://studentlife.mit.edu/housing

Repairs:  - https://atlas.mit.edu/atlas/Main.action?tab=home&sub=group_servreq

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