It is the responsibility of all supervisors and administrative heads to implement and comply with the policies and procedures outlined in this OP to control unauthorized access to the highly hazardous and sensitive roof areas of campus buildings. Security and safety must be an integral part of all programs at Texas Tech University. Exceptions to this policy will only be given by written permission of the Vice President for Operations. All Physical Plant maintenance supervisors are responsible for instructing personnel under their direction to maintain security and equipment housed on the roofs, and comply with safe operating procedures at all times when working on roof systems. Since roofs might be used as a vantage point for voyeurism, maintenance workers must ensure that their actions are not only proper, but cannot be misconstrued as anything but proper.
Security is essential for safety and protection of the roof systems.
Authorized personnel are defined as Physical Plant maintenance employees required to perform operational checks and maintenance on the roof systems or equipment housed on the roofs. All other personnel will not be permitted onto this area unless access has been approved by the DBMC and they are accompanied by an authorized employee. It is imperative that anyone who gains access to a campus building roof understands the critical and sensitive nature of that roof system. The following checklist will be standard procedure for any access to campus building roofs. When working with tools, put down a protective layer of plywood or other material.