Missing & Damaged Equipment

Overview

Upon return, users are required to declare if they have lost or damaged an item. Damaged items should be clearly marked using tape or separated from the kit to make identification easier for staff.

The Film Equipment Room Supervisor or the Coordinator of Film Production Services are the ones who determine the cause of damage to an item. Items that fall apart do to wear and tear, or stop working do to no fault of the user, are not charged against the user.

Users may be expected to replace lost or damaged items, pay for the repair, or pay the insurance deductible in the event an insurance claim needs to be filed.

Items lost by negligence or a lack of due diligence may not be covered by the school’s insurance.

Users have two weeks to locate a lost item before they are formally charged for a replacement of equal value.

Stolen Items

If equipment has been stolen, a police report with the appropriate law enforcement agency must be filed. The Coordinator of Film Production Services must be notified within 24 hours after a theft has occurred.

Equipment stolen from a vehicle may not be covered by insurance.

Insurance

An insurance deductible is in effect on all misc. property, electronic data processing items, and school owned equipment. The user must pay $2,5000 out of pocket before insurance can cover a claim for a lost or damaged item.

Please see the Outline of Coverage article for further details.