FEI Policies and Regulations

Accessibility

Most of the FEI campus is easily accessible. There are three elevators. The one for the Main Building is located on the east porch, Emmet Street side. The Gwin Hall elevator is in the Lobby. The third elevator is in the lobby of the Administrative Building.

Alcohol

FEI is an alcohol-free campus. Per GSA policy, all persons entering in or on Federal property are prohibited from being under the influence or using alcoholic beverages while on FEI campus [GSA Policy §102-74.405].

Electronic Smoking Devices

The use of electronic smoking devices, including “vaporizers”, “vapes” and “E-Cigarettes”, is prohibited in federal facilities. The use of these devices, like use of traditional tobacco products, is limited to designated smoking areas outside of the facility.

Family Care Givers

Please refer to individual program policies.

Fitness Center Usage

The FEI Fitness Center is an unsupervised, unstaffed facility. If you elect to use the Fitness Center, you accept the risk involved. Use of the fitness facilities is restricted to individuals who are actively participating in a program, course, or serving on a permanent or temporary basis at FEI. The Center is open 24 hours, seven-days per week.

Gifts and Gratuities

FEI government and contracted personnel are restricted from accepting gifts and gratuities.  If you wish to recognize a member of the faculty or staff for especially noteworthy performance of their duties, please inform the Lead Faculty or Program Coordinator and they will relay your gratitude to the individual and notify their supervisor.

Name Badges

Name badges must be worn at all times while on campus. The badge alerts Security that you belong on campus. When off campus, remove your badge and keep it with you for re-entry. Report the loss of your badge immediately to the Program Coordinator who will make a replacement.

Service Dogs

Service dogs are allowed on campus. Only dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability are considered service animals.

Service animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless these devices interfere with the service animal’s work or if an individual’s disability prevents using these devices. The handler/owner must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective controls.

All other animals are not permitted on campus or in FEI facilities, unless expressly allowed as an exception under regulations for activities such as law enforcement purposes. Emotional support animals are not considered service animals under these regulations.

Small Appliances

Small appliances, including portable heaters and fans, are not permitted in the guest rooms unless authorized by the FEI Operations Manager, Facilities, Security, and Emergency Management Division, OPM.

Smoking

Executive Order 13058, "Protecting Federal Employees and the Public from Exposure to Tobacco Smoke in the Federal Workplace," bans smoking in all Executive Branch facilities, all interior spaces owned, rented, or leased space by the Executive Branch of the Federal government. There are certain excepted spaces - designated smoking areas. The designated smoking areas at the on campus are:

• Main Building – Southeast Patio Area
• Gwin Hall - East and West of the Main Entrance
  

Smoking is prohibited in courtyards and within twenty-five (25) feet of doorways and air intake ducts on outdoor space under the jurisdiction, custody, or control of GSA.