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--- house_documents:constitutions:harambee [2019/12/15 16:31] – Added Addendum eo_orion
+++ house_documents:constitutions:harambee [2024/09/05 11:13] (current) – [Article XVI: House Norms] eo_harambee
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     - **a.** House members are encouraged to spend time with their housemates and participate in house bonding activities.
-====Article XIV: Amendments====
+====Article XIV: Fire Safety====
+  - **1.** Equipment Maintenance:
+    - **a.** All fire alarms, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers will functional and fully charged. The house will conduct a smoke detector inspection once a term or as prescribed by law.
+    - **b.** Each occupant is obligated to notify the facilities officer of malfunctioning fire safety equipment located in their bedroom.
+    - **c.** Always have a fire extinguisher present in designated areas.
+  - **2.** Fire Drills and Emergency Procedures:
+    - **a.** The house will stage a fire drill at least once a term or as required by law.
+    - **b.** In the event of a fire alarm, the designated "sober representative" shall communicate with the fire department. This individual is also responsible for speaking to the police if they arrive.
+  - **3.** Inspections and Compliance:
+    - **a.** The house will prepare for fire and city inspections by attending inspection dates with city officials. Ensure the house meets all compliance requirements.
+    - **b.** All house members will be informed of emergency procedures and an emergency fire escape plan will be posted in a common area at all times for reference.
+====Article XV: Amendments====
   - **1.** This constitution may be amended by the following procedure:
     - **a.** A committee or house member writes the amendment.
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     - **a.** Acticle XII: Amendments can be amended with 80% vote of the active membership.
     - **b.** All other articles require ⅔ of those present at the Regular House meetings.
+====Article XVI: House Norms====
+  - **1.** Communication:
+    - **a.** Discussion between housemates whether it is face to face, discord, text, or direct messaging, should remain respectful. Passive aggressive and belittling comments are not allowed.
+    - **b.** Politics of any sort are not to be discussed on discord or any internet platform we use.
+    - **c.** Members should prioritize house voting and scheduling availability for house meetings. Responses should be made no longer than a week after posting in the discord server.
+    - **d.** If any members have an issue with another housemate there should be an attempt to resolve the conflict privately first. If it can't be resolved privately, then we can discuss it in a house meeting or on discord.
+  - **2.** Consent:
+    - **a.** Respect the physical, sexual,  and emotional boundaries of all housemates. Ask permission before discussing sensitive subjects such as politics or religion, even if it is a private one-on-one conversation.
+    - **b.** Every housemate has the ability to revoke their consent at any time, even if it was initially given.
+  - **3.** Culture:
+    - **a.** Members will not engage in sexist, homophobic, transphobic, racist, ableist, or xenophobic behavior.
+       - **i.** This includes micro aggressive comments and "jokes" relating to someone's gender, culture, vernacular, or physical characteristics.
 ====Addendum====