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Key Desk

Requesting keys for faculty, staff and students requires a Key Request form to be filled out by a department staff member which is forwarded to the Physical Plant service desk. Requests for great grandmaster keys will require approval of the Physical Plant Director.

Deposit

There is no deposit by the Physical Plant. However, some departments may have established internal access or key control requirements. The Physical Plant Director has the authority to review any special requirements before proceeding and retains the right to refuse to issue a key if the guidelines are not met.

Pick Up

The person who filled out the form will be contacted when the key is ready. Keys may be picked up at the Physical Plant service desk located at the entrance to Ginsberg Hall, across from Canterbury Green on Northeast Campus.

Duplicate Keys

Multiple copies of the same key will not be issued to individuals or departments without explicit permission of the department head and the Physical Plant. Reproduction or copying of University keys is prohibited.

Lock Change Request

Before a lock change is initiated, a thorough review of the area affected is performed. Requests for lock changes are reviewed with the requesting party and Department Head before the change is made. This is done to avoid compromising anyone else who may need access to the area. In certain cases of security, a special series lock can be installed. These requests are limited and must have proper approval before proceeding.

When a lock change is necessary, the request must be made to the Physical Plant. Key request forms for the individuals affected by the re-key must be submitted to the Key Desk.

Note: All lock changes are subject to refusal when the change impacts access by maintenance, security or environmental health personnel.

Returning Keys

Individuals leaving the University or transferring to another department must return their keys.

Note: All keys remain the property of Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne. Failure to return keys may result in legal action.

Lost/Stolen Keys

The Key Desk and the appropriate department head must be notified when an employee has lost their keys or if they have been stolen. The keyholder must notify the IPFW Police of the problem, as well as all affected parties. Charges could be imposed if re-keying is required.

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