2024 - Alerts and Outages Notifications

In preparation for the Winter Break campus closure and the intermittent weather, Facilities is sharing important reminders for all staff, faculty, and administrators in preparation for leaving our offices/buildings for an extended period of time. Before you leave for the break, please do the following: 

• Close and lock all windows to prevent damage from inclement weather, and close window blinds for security. 
• Power off all portable heaters, computers, monitors, printers, and power strips; and unplug all non-mission-critical appliances.
• Lock up laptops in lockable drawers or overhead bins if you are leaving them on campus. Do not leave them on desks, even if there is a docking station. 
• Lock up sensitive/confidential material. Do not leave work exposed on/around your desk.
• Empty and clean all food containers and remove any perishable items from refrigerators.
• Avoid discarding food and perishable items in trash cans inside your office/building on the eve of the campus closure. These may cause unpleasant smells and invite unwelcome pests. If you have food to discard, use trash cans and compost bins located outside of campus buildings.
• Turn off all lights. 
• Close and lock all office doors and double-check that all doors are locked if you are the last person to leave.

 Please note, no Facilities maintenance work is scheduled to take place during the Winter Break, excluding projects. The Facilities Services Customer Service Center (CSC) will be closed during the Winter Break and phone calls will be forwarded to the University Police Department (UPD). Please note that service requests submitted via the portal may be reviewed intermittently. For routine service requests, please submit a service request online.

This is a follow up to the email sent on Friday, November 22, 2024 (see below). Our team has thoroughly tested the domestic hot water system in all of the sinks for the Administration Building and Library, and we are pleased to report that the system has returned to normal.    

Should you experience any isolated water issues, please submit a service request to the Facilities Services Center using this link. 

For additional support or inquiries, you may reach the Facilities Services Center at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

We are aware of reports regarding brown-colored water coming from the domestic-hot water system in the sinks and faucets within the Administration Building and Library. This issue appears to be related to recent work performed at the Existing Science Building (ESB). Capital Planning, Design, and Construction (CPDC) coordinated with a contractor on a project to operate underground water valves, flush the system, and reconnect underground piping. This process may have caused some sediment in the lines and discoloration.

Facilities Services is actively investigating the issue and is working closely with Environment, Health, & Safety (EHS) to monitor the situation. Per EHS guidance, this water is non-potable. Please refrain from drinking the water while this condition persists. We will be sure to provide updates as more information is available.

For any safety-related questions or concerns, please contact Environment Health & Safety at sfehs@sfsu.edu.

For additional support or inquiries, the Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

The State Fire Marshal (SFM) has scheduled inspections of the Cesar Chavez Student Center from approximately 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on the following dates.

·      Tuesday, December 3, 2024

·      Tuesday, December 10, 2024

·      Tuesday, December 17, 2024

For additional information on the scope of these inspections, please refer to the email sent on October 9, 2024.

If you have any questions or concerns about these inspections, please contact Fire and Life Safety Manager David Abordo at dabordo@sfsu.edu.

Campus Electricians will be conducting our annual campus-wide audible fire alarm tests in the following buildings on the dates listed below. Testing will occur between 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Buildings not listed have either already been tested or are scheduled for testing after hours to minimize disruption to building occupants.  

Important Note: 

• During an audible alarm, all occupants must evacuate the building immediately and proceed to your designated evacuation areas. 
• This is an opportunity to familiarize yourself with evacuation routes and procedures. 

For any questions about the evacuation process during testing, please contact your respective Building Emergency Response Coordinator (BERC).  A list of BERC’s may be found here. The Office of Emergency Services (OES) may also be reached at oes@sfsu.edu or 415-338-7300.

If you have any questions or concerns about this scheduled testing, please reach out to Fire and Life Safety Manager David Abordo at dabordo@sfsu.edu.

Please be advised: The central heating system in the Humanities Building is temporarily shut down to address an active leak. Facilities is working with a 3rd party vendor Express Plumbing to perform an assessment and begin exploratory work on Monday, November 18, 2024, starting at approximately 7:00 a.m.

The front entrance of Humanities facing Fine Arts will be blocked off and inaccessible until further notice. The contractor will need to excavate this area to locate the source of the leak, which may cause some noise. We ask the campus community to please be mindful of any posted signage and safety cones.

At this stage, we are unable to provide an estimated timeline for the completion of repairs. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

For alternate ADA access to the Humanities Building, please use one of the following alternative entrances:

• Humanities entrance facing Tapia   
• Humanities entrance facing Village C

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this repair work, please contact Preventative Maintenance Manager Brian Nguyen at datnguyen@sfsu.edu.  

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

Fire Marshal inspections have been scheduled for the following buildings on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.:

• Ethnic Studies and Psychology
• Marcus Hall

For further details on what will be inspected, please refer to the email below sent on October 9, 2024.

If you have any questions or concerns about these inspections, please contact Fire and Life Safety Manager David Abordo at dabordo@sfsu.edu.

Please be advised that there will be a temporary domestic-cold water shutdown for Humanities scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This shutdown is needed for campus plumbers to replace a leaking 4” water line in the hallway near HUM 114.

Please note: Domestic hot water in the restrooms of Humanities will remain available while this work is being performed.

• Alternate restrooms in Fine Arts, and Creative Arts will also be available for use for the duration of this outage.

If you have any questions or concerns about this shutdown, please contact Preventative Maintenance Manager Brian Nguyen at datnguyen@sfsu.edu.

Facilities is working with a third-party contractor Western Roofing on warranty repairs to the exterior walkway on the 3rd floor of Thornton Hall / Hensill Hall. This work will involve patching, priming, and re-coating sections of the walkway. The repairs are scheduled to take place between 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday October 30, 2024, Thursday, October 31, 2024 and Friday, November 1, 2024. 

During these times, a portion of the 3rd-floor Thornton Hall / Hensill Hall walkway will be unavailable and blocked off. Please be mindful of any posted signage in the area. Please also note that the ADA ramp will still be accessible while repairs are taking place. 

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this repair work.

If you have questions or concerns about this project, please contact Structural Maintenance Manager Carl Wind at carlwind@sfsu.edu. 

Please be advised that domestic hot water service was restored at the Mashouf Wellness Center at approximately 2:00 p.m. Facilities coordinated with a third-party vendor to inspect and perform emergency repairs on the building’s backflow preventer.

If you have any questions or concerns about this restoration, please contact Fire and Life Safety Manager David Abordo at dabordo@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services center can also be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised that there will be a temporary domestic-cold water shutdown for Creative Arts scheduled for Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This shutdown is needed for campus plumbers to replace a control stop valve in the women’s restroom T154.

Please note: Domestic hot water in the restrooms of Creative Arts will remain available while this work is being performed.

•  Alternate restrooms in Fine Arts will be available for use while this work is being performed.

If you have any questions or concerns about this shutdown, please contact Preventative Maintenance Manager Brian Nguyen at datnguyen@sfsu.edu.

Please be advised that there is currently a domestic hot water shutdown at the Mashouf Wellness Center. There is no hot water available in the sinks and showers in the restrooms due to this outage.  The domestic cold-water supply is not affected and will continue to function as normal. Facilities has reached out to a 3rd party vendor to assess and repair the backflow preventer serving the Mashouf Wellness Center. Emergency repairs have been scheduled for the first available time, which is the afternoon of Friday, October 25, 2024.

If you have any questions or concerns about this shutdown, please contact Fire and Life Safety Manager David Abordo, at dabordo@sfsu.edu. The Facilities Services center may also be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding during this shutdown.

Facilities has rescheduled the replacement of the backflow preventer located in Hensill Hall, Room M558 for Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This work has been rescheduled from the original date due to scheduling conflicts and to minimize disruption to normal campus operations.

During this time, the following utilities will be affected:

• Domestic Cold Water
• Domestic Hot Water
• Industrial Hot Water
• Industrial Cold Water

Please note: Central heating will still be available in Hensill Hall and will not be affected. 

The campus bathrooms in Hensill Hall will be closed and unavailable for use during the repair period. Signage will be posted on campus bathroom doors as a reminder and building occupants must use alternate restrooms while the shutdown is in place. Alternate restrooms in the GYM will be available for use while the work is being performed.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact Fire and Life Safety Manager David Abordo at dabordo@sfsu.edu.

Please be advised: The fume hoods in Thornton Hall Trailers 02 and 04 are currently offline until further notice. Campus BSEs are in the process of sourcing replacement motors, and we will provide further updates once we have an estimated timeline for the parts and repairs.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding as we actively work on these repairs.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this temporary shutdown, please contact Preventative Maintenance Manager Brian Nguyen at datnguyen@sfsu.edu.

Please be advised that the vacuum system in the Science Engineering Innovation Center (SEIC) will be down until further notice. Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) is working with a third-party contractor on warranty-related repairs. This downtime will primarily impact lab equipment and any devices that rely on the vacuum system.  We will provide further updates as soon as more information becomes available.   

We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and greatly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to restore the system.

If you have any questions or concerns about this temporary shutdown, please contact Preventative Maintenance Manager Brian Nguyen at datnguyen@sfsu.edu.

Please be advised that the State Fire Marshal (SFM) will begin building inspections for every campus building. These inspections will take place every Tuesday throughout November 2024 and December 2024 until all areas are covered.

During these inspections, the SFM will request to visually inspect every room, lab, storage area, office, lounge, and laboratory. Fire and Life Safety Manager David Abordo will escort the SFM during the inspections, creating work orders for any necessary corrections. 

Below are key areas the SFM will be focusing on:

1. Extension Cords
   
   • Extension cords are for temporary use only.
   • Permanent electrical outlets must be requested if equipment is too far from an existing outlet. Temporary use of an appropriate extension cord is permitted until installation.
   • Extension cords must be protected from damage, wet conditions, and secured to avoid tripping hazards.
   • Cords should not be run through walls, ceilings, floors, or under doors or carpets.
2. Overhead Storage
   
   • Maintain at least 2 feet of clearance below the ceiling.
   • Avoid storing heavy items overhead to prevent injury.
3. Door Wedges
   
   • Do not install door stops on doors opening into corridors.
   • Avoid using door wedges and keep corridor doors closed whenever possible.
4. Cooking Appliances
   
   • Use cooking appliances only in designated break areas, lounges, or kitchens approved by facility management.
   • Remove items such as coffee pots and toasters from offices and laboratories.
5. General Housekeeping
   
   • Keep fire extinguishers, electrical panels, eyewashes, exits, and corridors clear of equipment, boxes, and furniture.
   • Store combustible materials in a way that minimizes fire hazards, especially in non-sprinklered areas or near exits.
   • Minimize clutter in fume hoods, lab benches, storage areas, offices, and labs.
   • Avoid storing furniture, equipment, or boxes in corridors.
   • Ensure shelves for chemical storage have lips or restraints to prevent items from falling during earthquakes.
   • Secure bookshelves and cabinets to prevent tipping during an earthquake.
   • Store only small amounts of flammable liquids outside designated flammable storage cabinets that meet OSHA, NFPA, and CFC standards.
6. Plenum-Rated Cables and Cords
   
   • All cables, cords, and tubing run through ceilings must be plenum-rated. Remove or replace non-rated items.
7. Gas Cylinders
   
   • Gas cylinders must be secured with two brackets or chains, one at the bottom third and one at the top third.
   • For flammable gas cylinders, ensure proper grounding with a ground wire attached to the cylinder stem and grounded metal pipe or rod.
8. Hazardous Materials
   
   • Flammable liquids stored on the floor.
   • Flammable storage cabinets with doors that do not self-close or self-latch.
   • Class 1 flammables stored on benchtops or shelves must be inside flammable storage cabinets.
   • 5-gallon cans of flammable liquids stored outside of flammable cabinets.
   • Flammable or pyrophoric materials stored improperly in refrigerators not designed for such materials.

If you have any questions or concerns about these inspections, please contact Fire and Life Safety Manager David Abordo at dabordo@sfsu.edu.

Please be advised that there will be a temporary domestic cold-water shutdown for Burk Hall scheduled for Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This shutdown is needed for campus plumbers to replace a leaking hose bib outside of Burk Hall.

Please note: Domestic hot water in the restrooms of Burk Hall will remain available while this work is being performed.

If you have any questions or concerns about this shutdown, please contact Preventative Maintenance Manager Brian Nguyen at datnguyen@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised that the central heating in the HSS building was restored at approximately 10:30 a.m. today. The leak near the Existing Science Building was repaired yesterday, October 1, 2024, with assistance from Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) and Express Plumbing.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your patience and understanding while this temporary shutdown was in place.  

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised that there will be an interruption to compressed air and vacuum services at Thornton Hall on Saturday, 09/21/2024 between 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This is to address an urgent maintenance issue.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.

The Facilities Services Customer Service Center may be reached at (415) 338-1568 or at facilities@sfsu.edu.

Please be advised that the path/road near the Science and Gymnasium buildings is now reopen. The issue has been resolved and access to the path/road has been restored.

Please be advised of a path/road closure near the Science and Gymnasium buildings. This closure is due to an urgent plumbing repair that is currently being addressed. While there is not an ETA for the reopening of this pathway at this time, we will provide updates as they arrive.

In the diagram above, the stretch of road that is closed is highlighted in yellow and alternate pathways are outlined in red.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these repairs or path/road closure, please contact the Facilities Services Customer Service Center at (415) 338-1568 or at facilities@sfsu.edu.

For ADA assistance or accommodations, please contact the Disability Programs and Resource Center at (415) 338-2472 or dprc@sfsu.edu.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this essential repair work.

Please be advised that the main sliding doors at the new Administration Building (across from HSS) have been disabled until further notice due to an escalating maintenance issue.

Facilities is currently working with a vendor to address this issue as soon as possible.

In the interim, users can access the building on the south side along Holloway Avenue, through the sliders located in Lot 1, through the swinging doors across from HSS, and through the breezeway doors between Old and New Administration.

ADA access is located on the south side of the building along Holloway Avenue.

The Facilities Customer Service Center can be reached at (415) 338-1568.

Please be advised of construction work proceeding around the Old Science Building on the following days:

• Friday, September 13, 2024
• Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - Wednesday, September 18, 2024.
• Monday, September 23, 2024 - Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Heavy equipment will be moving outside the project fence. Please observe and obey all flag personnel, barricades, and signage.

This is a reminder about the scheduled replacement of the backflow preventor located in Hensill Hall, Room M558, due to a leak requiring immediate repair. 

As previously noted, there will be an industrial-hot water shutdown on the following date:

• September 12, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

During this time, the industrial-hot water supply to Hensill Hall will be temporarily unavailable. This shutdown will primarily affect autoclaves and any lab equipment relying on industrial-hot water.

Note: Domestic-hot water and central heating will still be available in Hensill Hall and will not be affected.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact Structural Maintenance Manager Carl Wind at carlwind@sfsu.edu.

For additional assistance, please reach out to the Facilities Services Center at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

Update: This morning, a permanent repair was installed and the area has been backfilled with a new layer of asphalt at the leak site between the Gym and Thornton Hall.  

We are happy to report that no shutdown was required to complete this repair, and the issue is now fully resolved.

If you have any questions or concerns about this repair, please contact Executive Director of Facilities, Peter Auth, at pauth@sfsu.edu. The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

We are pleased to inform you that domestic hot water service has been restored to Thornton Hall and Hensill Hall as of approximately 1:00 p.m. today. The vendor, Drain Busters, has installed a temporary fix to address the leak between the GYM and Thornton Hall.

Please note that the repair performed today is a temporary solution. Replacement parts will be ordered, and a future shutdown will be scheduled once the parts are available to perform a permanent repair. Facilities will provide updates as soon as more information is available.

If you have any questions or concerns about this shutdown, please contact Executive Director of Facilities Peter Auth at pauth@sfsu.edu. The Facilities Services Center may also be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

We appreciate your patience and understanding throughout this process.

Please be advised: A temporary domestic hot water shutdown is currently in effect to address a leak between the GYM and Thornton Hall.  Facilities has reached out to a 3^rd party vendor, Drain Busters, to assess and repair the leak. We are currently unable to provide an estimated timeframe for the completion of repairs but will keep you updated as soon as more information is available. This outage will impact hot water in restrooms and autoclaves in labs. Please note that central heating will not be affected by this outage.

The following buildings will be affected by this domestic hot water shutdown:

• Thornton Hall
• Hensill Hall

The restrooms in the above listed buildings will remain open, but only domestic cold water will be available.

For access to hot water in restrooms, please use the following alternate buildings:

• Business
• HSS
• Science & Engineering Innovation Center (SEIC)

If you have any questions or concerns about this shutdown, please contact Executive Director of Facilities Peter Auth, at pauth@sfsu.edu. The Facilities Services Center may also be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding during this shutdown.

Please disseminate this message to all building occupants.

Please be advised: Facilities has scheduled a replacement of the backflow preventor located in Hensill Hall, Room M558, due to a leak requiring immediate repair. 

To perform this replacement, there will be an industrial-hot water shutdown on the following date:

• September 12, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

During this time, the industrial-hot water supply to Hensill Hall will be temporarily unavailable. This shutdown will primarily affect autoclaves and any lab equipment relying on industrial-hot water.

Note: Domestic-hot water and central heating will still be available in Hensill Hall and will not be affected.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact Structural Maintenance Manager Carl Wind at carlwind@sfsu.edu.

For additional assistance, please reach out to the Facilities Services Center at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) would like to pass along the following update regarding the ongoing natural gas shutdown.   

CPDC and DPR have requested an additional natural gas shutdown today from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., which will impact additional buildings on campus.

The following buildings will be affected by this natural gas shutdown:

• Hensill Hall
• Hensill Hall Animal Quarters
• Thornton Hall
• Existing Science Building
• Cesar Chavez Student Center

This shutdown will affect central heating, labs, and all gas-powered appliances in the affected buildings.

CPDC and DPR anticipate restoring the natural gas supply to all affected buildings by 12:00 p.m. today. Additional updates will be provided as they become available.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as CPDC works with contractor DPR to repair this issue.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

We are pleased to advise that the GYM 121 pool is back in service. The necessary repairs have been completed, and the pH and chemical balance have returned to safe operating conditions.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during these necessary repairs.

If you have any questions or concerns about this repair please contact Facilities Coordinator Jason Deang at jdeang@sfsu.edu.

Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) would like to pass along the following update regarding the ongoing natural gas shutdown.   

CPDC and DPR have requested an additional natural gas shutdown today from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., which will impact additional buildings on campus.

The following buildings will be affected by this natural gas shutdown:

• Hensill Hall
• Hensill Hall Animal Quarters
• Thornton Hall
• Existing Science Building
• Cesar Chavez Student Center

This shutdown will affect central heating, labs, and all gas-powered appliances in the affected buildings.

CPDC and DPR anticipate restoring the natural gas supply to all affected buildings by 12:00 p.m. today. Additional updates will be provided as they become available.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as CPDC works with contractor DPR to repair this issue.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

A natural gas shutdown is currently in effect until further notice, on behalf of Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC), due to a leak caused by an unexpected contractor-related issue. This natural gas shutdown will affect central heating, labs, and all gas-powered appliances in the following building: 

• Hensill Hall
• Hensill Hall Animal Quarters

We ask that lab supervisors ensure that gas nozzles are in the “off” position while this shutdown is in place.

CPDC and the contractor DPR are actively working on excavating between ESB and Hensill Hall to locate the source of the leak. The natural gas supply will not be restored until the gas line is repaired and it is safe to proceed with restoration.

CPDC and Facilities will provide additional updates as soon as they become available.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as CPDC works with contractor DPR to repair this issue.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised: The Business Elevator #1 will be out of service on Friday August 30, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. and will be restored on Tuesday September 3, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. This temporary outage is scheduled to allow for cosmetic upgrades. During this time, campus painters will sand, prime, and paint the doors and transom (metal panels above the cab opening), on the 1^st through 3^rd floors. 

Facilities has coordinated with building coordinator Janet Remolona to schedule these upgrades after hours to minimize disruption to the occupants of the Business building.

If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please contact Structural Maintenance Manager Carl Wind at carlwind@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Service Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised that the central heating in the HSS building will remain offline through the end of this week. Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) and contractor DPR are actively investigating the cause, and it has become clear that further research is needed to fully identify and resolve this issue.  

Efforts are underway to expedite the repair process while ensuring all safety protocols are strictly followed. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.     

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your ongoing patience and understanding.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised: The central heating in the HSS building has been temporarily shut down due to a leak caused by an unexpected contractor-related issue. Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) is working diligently to resolve the problem and anticipates restoring the central heating for the HSS building by Monday, August 26, 2024. Additional updates will be provided once available.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding while this temporary shutdown is in place. 

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised: The GYM 121 pool is currently out of service due to a controller that needs to be replaced. This controller is essential for maintaining the correct pH and ORP balance, ensuring the pool’s water treatment meets safety standards. Replacement parts have been ordered, and we expect the pool to be operational by Friday August 30, 2024.

Additional updates will be provided once available.

If you have any questions or concerns about these repairs, please contact Facilities Coordinator Jason Deang at jdeang@sfsu.edu.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to complete these repairs as quickly and safely as possible.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

This is a friendly reminder about the scheduled power shutdowns for the Corporation Yard, Annex I, Annex II, and Children’s Campus to replace the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) for the Corporation Yard.

Please note the following important dates:

• Monday, August 19, 2024: Power cables will be run to designated locations. 
• Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.: Power shutdown scheduled for the Corporation Yard, Annex I, Annex II, and Children’s Campus to connect temporary cables and replace the ATS. 
• Wednesday, August 21, 2024: Wrap up installation of replacement ATS, and programming. 
• Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.: Power shutdown scheduled for the Corporation Yard, Annex I, Annex II, and Children’s Campus to reconnect existing conductors and complete testing of the ATS. 

Please remember to:

• Turn off Computers and Electronic Devices: Please ensure that all computers, and other electronic devices are powered down before the scheduled outage begins.  This precaution will help prevent any power surges or damage to the equipment once the power is restored.
• Safely Save and Close Work: Prior to shutting down your devices, remember to save all your work and close any open applications.  This will prevent any unsaved data from being lost during this brief outage.
• Unplug important Appliances: If you have any sensitive electrical appliances, we recommend unplugging them as an extra precaution to avoid potential power fluctuations.

If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please contact Fire and Life Safety Manager David Abordo at dabordo@sfsu.edu.  

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at 415-338-1568 or facilities@sfsu.edu.

Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) is working with contractor SBAY to investigate utilities as part of the replacement of heating and hot water pipes connected to the Central Plant. This work is currently underway and will continue through Saturday, August 17, 2024. The contractor will be working on-site between 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The scope of work includes the excavation and closing of exterior holes near Burk Hall, Cesar Chavez Student Center, Thornton Hall, and Ethnic Studies & Psychology building. Pedestrian traffic areas will remain open, with detours around excavation sites. We ask the campus community to please adhere to all detour signage.

If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please contact CPDC Project Manager Victor Osorio Martinez at vosoriom@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

Facilities has scheduled repairs with vendor California Generator Service to replace the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) for the Corporation Yard. The ATS is a critical component of the campus infrastructure, and automatically switches power from its primary source to a backup source when it senses a failure or a power outage.

Please note the power shutdown dates and locations affected below.  

• Monday, August 19, 2024: Power cables will be run to designated locations. 
• Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.: Power shutdown scheduled for the Corporation Yard, Annex I, Annex II, and Children’s Campus to connect temporary cables and replace the ATS. 
• Wednesday, August 21, 2024: Wrap up installation of replacement ATS, and programming. 
• Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.: Power shutdown scheduled for the Corporation Yard, Annex I, Annex II, and Children’s Campus to reconnect existing conductors and complete testing of the ATS. 

To minimize any potential damage or data loss we kindly request that all occupants take the following measures:

• Turn off Computers and Electronic Devices: Please ensure that all computers, and other electronic devices are powered down before the scheduled outage begins.  This precaution will help prevent any power surges or damage to the equipment once the power is restored.
• Safely Save and Close Work: Prior to shutting down your devices, remember to save all your work and close any open applications.  This will prevent any unsaved data from being lost during this brief outage.
• Unplug important Appliances: If you have any sensitive electrical appliances, we recommend unplugging them as an extra precaution to avoid potential power fluctuations.

If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please contact Fire and Life Safety Manager David Abordo at dabordo@sfsu.edu.  

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at 415-338-1568 or facilities@sfsu.edu.

Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) is working with contractors SBAY and External Construction on the demolition, abatement, new construction for heating, ventilation, and code compliance upgrades to the 1^st Floor of the Old Administration Building. This project is scheduled to begin on Saturday, August 10, 2024 and we anticipate to complete by June 2025.  This weekends work will consist of coring two interior concrete walls for mechanical piping. Additional notices will be provided in advance of any after-hours work.

The following areas will be blocked off and unavailable for the duration of this work starting Monday, August 12, 2024:

• The 1^st floor of the Old Administration Building will be closed. The basement and 2^nd floor of the Old Administration Building will remain accessible.
• The electric vehicle parking area between Shop 24 and the generator enclosure near the west elevator will also be inaccessible.

If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please contact CPDC Project Manager Nicholas Holmes at nholms@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at 415-338-1568, or facilities@sfsu.edu.

Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) is working with contractors Aztec Construction and ACCO to remove the cooling tower from the roof of the old section of the Administration building. This crane lift is scheduled for Friday, August 9, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The crane will be staged between the Library and the Administration building. Please note that an additional notice will be sent once the installation date for the replacement cooling tower is determined. 

CPDC has partnered with Environment Health and Safety (EHS) to obtain the necessary permits. Aztec Construction will have flaggers and barricades in place. We kindly ask occupants to be mindful of all signage and instructions.  

The following area will be blocked off and unavailable for the duration of this work:

• Path between the Library and Administration

If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please contact CPDC Construction Project Manager Victor Osorio Martinez at vosoriom@sfsu.edu.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Aztec Construction and Western Roofing have completed the prep work for the Lot 20 Bridge roof walkway re-coating project. However, due to the current weather conditions, this project has been placed on hold and will be scheduled at a later date.

• Please note: The Lot 20 Bridge roof walkway has been re-opened and is available for use.

An additional notification will be sent once we have scheduled the next phase of this safety project.   

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your patience and understanding during this project. 

If you have any questions about this project, please contact Structural Maintenance Manager Carl Wind at carlwind@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Facilities restored natural gas service to all buildings affected today, July 27, 2024, at approximately 9:15 a.m. The isolation valve for the Existing Science Building (ESB) was installed.  

We appreciate your partnership and cooperation during this shutdown.

If you have any questions about this shutdown, please contact Executive Director of Facilities Peter Auth at pauth@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please note: We have reviewed this scheduled shutdown with several departments and stakeholders on campus and will proceed as planned.

Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) and Facilities have scheduled a natural gas outage on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. This shutdown is needed to install an isolation valve for the Existing Science Building (ESB). If there are no issues, we anticipate restoring natural gas service as early as 8:00 a.m. and additional updates will be provided once available.  

The following buildings will be affected by this natural gas shutdown:

• Hensill Hall
• Thornton Hall
• Thornton Hall Trailers
• New Greenhouse
• Station Café
• HSS
• Burk Hall
• Cesar Chavez Student Center
• Business
• Fine Arts
• Café Rosso         

Please note: This shutdown will affect the central heating and any gas appliances in the locations listed above.  

If you have any questions about this shutdown, please contact Executive Director of Facilities Peter Auth at pauth@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Facilities is working with 3^rd party contractors Aztec Construction and Western Roofing to re-coat the Lot 20 Bridge roof walkway to provide a non-slip surface and to increase the safety for pedestrian traffic. This work is scheduled for July 29, 2024, through August 2, 2024, and the roof walkway will be closed and unavailable during this scheduled work. Pedestrians may use the staircase under the bridge to reach the main campus and we ask everyone to be mindful of any posted signage.

Lot 6 may be used for accessible parking to access the main campus. For any accessibility service assistance, please contact the Disability Programs and Resource Center (DPRC) at dprc@sfsu.edu or 415-338-2472.

For any parking related questions, please contact Parking and Transportation at parking@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1441.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding during this project.

If you have any questions about this project, please contact Structural Maintenance Manager Carl Wind at carlwind@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) and Facilities have scheduled a natural gas outage on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. This shutdown is needed to install an isolation valve for the Existing Science Building (ESB). If there are no issues, we anticipate restoring natural gas service as early as 8:00 a.m. and additional updates will be provided once available.  

The following buildings will be affected by this natural gas shutdown:

• Hensill Hall
• Thornton Hall
• Thornton Hall Trailers
• New Greenhouse
• Station Café
• HSS
• Burk Hall
• Cesar Chavez Student Center
• Business
• Fine Arts
• Café Rosso         

Please note: This shutdown will affect the central heating and any gas appliances in the locations listed above.  

If you have any questions about this shutdown, please contact Executive Director of Facilities Peter Auth at pauth@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised that the GYM 121 pool has been restored and is back in service.  We appreciate your patience and understanding during the repair process.

If you have any questions or concerns about these repairs, please contact Facilities Coordinator Jason Deang at jdeang@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised that due to an unexpected flight delay, Dematic is scheduled to start preventative maintenance service for the Library Retrieval System (LRS) tomorrow Tuesday, July 23, 2024 – Friday, July 26, 2024.  Service will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will take 8 hours each day to complete.

If you have any questions or concerns about this service, please contact Facilities Coordinator Jason Deang at jdeang@sfsu.edu.

Please be advised: The power to the (OLD) Fine Arts building was restored at approximately 6:30 a.m. today. New breakers for the dust collector system have been installed, and the system will be tested throughout the day.      

We appreciate your cooperation during this temporary power outage. 

For any questions about this project, please contact Construction Project Manager Victor Osorio Martinez, at vosorio@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised that a temporary central heating shutdown is currently underway in the Thornton Hall Building.  This shutdown is necessary to address a leaking expansion joint in a mechanical room on the 4^th floor of Thornton Hall. Although we do not have an estimated date for the completion of repairs, we will provide further information once the replacement parts are on hand.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this shutdown, please reach out to Interim Chief Engineer Mark Polishchuk at mpolishc@sfsu.edu.  The Facilities Services center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised that the GYM 121 pool will be out of service until further notice due to a compressor failure. This compressor prevents the pool from draining and will need to be replaced. We anticipate ordering the necessary parts by the end of day and will provide updates once available.      

If you have any questions or concerns about these repairs, please contact Facilities Coordinator Jason Deang at jdeang@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised that Facilities has partnered with the head of access services to schedule preventative maintenance with Dematic for the Library Retrieval System (LRS) from Monday, July 22, 2024 – Friday, July 26, 2024.  Service will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will take 8 hours each day to complete. This service will increase the service life of equipment, minimize breakdown repairs, and maximize equipment availability. Facilities staff will be on-site to provide access. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your cooperation.

If you have any questions or concerns about this service, please contact Facilities Coordinator Jason Deang at jdeang@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

We anticipate receiving the parts to repair the make-up water system for the Business building today. Facilities BSE’s have started to disassemble the float assemblies and will be performing a deep cleaning of the tank to prepare for the installation. We expect to restore central heating service by the end of day Friday, July 12, 2024. In the event of any unexpected issues and central heating service is not restored, an additional notification will be sent.

Please be aware that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the hot water service for the Business building is unavailable until further notice. Facilities has identified this as a separate issue and is actively working on a resolution. Updates regarding the hot water service will be provided as they become available. The domestic cold-water service in the Business building remains available and will not be affected.

For access to hot water in restrooms, please use the following buildings restrooms:

• HSS
• Cesar Chavez Student Center
• Library
• Administration

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding as we actively work on these repairs.

For further inquiries or assistance, please contact the Facilities Services Center at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised: DPR Construction has completed the cut and cap of existing natural gas service lines to the Existing Science Building (ESB) and natural gas service has been restored to the following buildings:

• Hensill Hall
• Thornton Hall
• HSS
• Café 101

If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please reach out to CPDC Principal Inspector Gareth Beilby at gareth@sfsu.edu.

If you have any questions about this shutdown, please contact Executive Director of Facilities Peter Auth at pauth@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

For clarification: This outage affects the central heating and hot water only to the Business building. Restrooms in the Business building will remain open; however, only domestic cold water will be available.

For access to hot water in restrooms, please use the following buildings restrooms:

• HSS
• Cesar Chavez Student Center
• Library
• Administration

We apologize for any inconvenience this temporary disruption may cause and appreciate your understanding during these repairs.

For further inquiries or assistance, please contact the Facilities Services Center at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised: This morning Facilities BSEs identified an active leak in the make-up water system in the Business building. As a result, the central heating, and hot water services, including restrooms, have been temporarily shut down in the Business building until further notice, pending the availability of necessary parts for repairs.

The following restrooms are available for use during this temporary outage:

• HSS
• Cesar Chavez Student Center
• Library
• Administration

We apologize for any inconvenience this temporary disruption may cause and appreciate your understanding during these repairs.

Facilities will provide an update next week regarding the progress of these repairs. 

For further inquiries or assistance, please contact the Facilities Services Center at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised: Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) and Facilities have scheduled a natural gas outage on Monday, July 8, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. This shutdown is required for Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) and DPR Construction to cut and cap existing natural gas service to the Existing Science Building (ESB). If there are no issues, we anticipate restoring natural gas service as early as 8:00 a.m. and additional updates will be provided once available.

The following buildings will be affected by this natural gas shutdown:

• Hensill Hall
• Thornton Hall
• HSS
• Café 101

Should you have any questions or concerns about this project, please reach out to CPDC Principal Inspector Gareth Beilby at gareth@sfsu.edu.

If you have any questions about this shutdown, please contact Executive Director of Facilities Peter Auth at pauth@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised: Facilities completed the installation of the 12kv transformer at Towers at Centennial Square and the power was restored to all affected buildings at approximately 5:30 a.m.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have cause and appreciate your patience and understanding during this essential maintenance work. 

If you have any questions or concerns about this shutdown, please contact Housing Director of Facilities Herbert Featherstone at hfeatherstone@sfsu.edu.  

The Facilities Services center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, 415-338-1568, 415-405-0579. 

Please be advised: Housing Facilities has scheduled a hot and cold-water outage on Friday, June 28, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Village at Centennial Square C. This outage is necessary for a planned housing maintenance project.

During the repair time listed above, the restrooms will be unavailable for use.

The following building's restrooms will be available for use during this shutdown:

• Student Services Building
• Humanities

If you have any questions or concerns about this shutdown, please contact Housing Facilities Operations Coordinator, Chani Trafficante at chanit@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568, 415-405-0579.

Please be advised that Facilities has scheduled an electrical-shutdown on Tuesday July 2, 2024, from 2:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. This shutdown is needed to complete the installation of the 12kv transformer at Towers at Centennial Square. Facilities electricians and contractor SBay Construction will be on-site for the duration of this process.

The following buildings will be affected by this electrical shutdown:

• New Science Building
• Existing Science Building
• Hensill Hall
• Thornton Hall
• Student Health Center
• Towers at Centennial Square

To minimize any potential damage or data loss we kindly request that all occupants take the following measures:

• Turn off Computers and Electronic Devices: Please ensure that all computers, and other electronic devices are powered down before the scheduled outage begins.  This precaution will help prevent any power surges or damage to the equipment once the power is restored.
• Safely Save and Close Work: Prior to shutting down your devices, remember to save all your work and close any open applications.  This will prevent any unsaved data from being lost during this brief outage.
• Unplug important Appliances: If you have any sensitive electrical appliances, we recommend unplugging them as an extra precaution to avoid potential power fluctuations.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding during this essential maintenance work. 

If you have any questions or concerns about this shutdown, please contact Housing Director of Facilities Herbert Featherstone at hfeatherstone@sfsu.edu.  

The Facilities Services center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, 415-338-1568, 415-405-0579. 

Please be advised: The Thornton Hall 3^rd floor south entrance and 3^rd floor deck, will be closed and unavailable from June 24, 2024 – August 8, 2024. Temporary fencing will be in place and occupants should use the 2^nd floor as an alternate option, while this work is being performed. Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) is working with a 3^rd party contractor Aztec Consultants to power wash the deck, waterproof the planters, remove old joint sealant, install new joint sealant, and waterproof the entire deck. 

If you have any questions about this project, please contact Associate Planner / Project Manager Nick Holmes at nholmes@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services desk may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Facilities is working with third-party contractors Aztec and Capital Builders Hardware to replace the Burk Hall sliding doors facing the Garden of Remembrance.  The sliding doors will be replaced with swing doors, featuring automatic push bar door controls and a locking removable mullion to improve building security and accessibility. This project will begin on Monday, June 10, 2024 and we anticipate completion by Friday, June 14, 2024.

Please note that these doors will be unavailable for the duration of the upgrade. Accessible ADA access will not be affected and remains available (Burk Hall doors facing Cesar Chavez Student Center).

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and appreciate your patience and understanding during this project.

If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please contact Structural Maintenance Manager Carl Wind at carlwind@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services desk may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised that Facilities has scheduled a brief electrical-shutdown on Thursday 05/30/24 from 2:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. This shutdown is needed to disconnect/replace a 12kv transformer at Towers at Centennial Square. Facilities electricians and contractor SBay Construction will be on-site for the duration of this process.

The following buildings will be affected by this electrical-shutdown.

• New Science Building
• Existing Science Building
• Hensill Hall
• Thornton Hall
• Student Health Center
• Towers at Centennial Square

To minimize any potential damage or data loss we kindly request that all occupants take the following measures:

• Turn off Computers and Electronic Devices: Please ensure that all computers, and other electronic devices are powered down before the scheduled outage begins.  This precaution will help prevent any power surges or damage to the equipment once the power is restored.
• Safely Save and Close Work: Prior to shutting down your devices, remember to save all your work and close any open applications.  This will prevent any unsaved data from being lost during this brief outage.
• Unplug important Appliances: If you have any sensitive electrical appliances, we recommend unplugging them as an extra precaution to avoid potential power fluctuations.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding during this essential maintenance work.

If you have any questions or concerns about this shutdown, please contact Housing Director of Facilities Herbert Featherstone at hfeatherstone@sfsu.edu. 

Please be advised that TKE Elevator and Facilities have scheduled an annual state inspection for the Library (LRS) elevator on Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. The elevator life safety system will be tested under the operation of the building generator. Our in-house campus elevator technician and Facilities Electricians will be on-site while the test is being performed.

Please note that during this test, the power to the Library Building will not be affected. All passenger elevators will be available, and the Library Retrieval System will still be operational.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding during this mandatory testing.

If you have any questions or concerns about this test, please contact Facilities Coordinator Jason Deang at jdeang@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Desk may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Facilities is working with a 3^rd party vendor Vortex to complete a retrofit and upgrade service on the Corporation Yard Exit Gate on Friday, 4/26/24 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This service will include an upgraded roller, photo eye sensor, and additional safety upgrades. This upgrade is intended to enhance the safety and extend the lifespan of all electrical and mechanical gate equipment. 

Please note the exit gate will be unavailable during the date and times listed above.

Vortex has been directed to always keep the entrance gate open, ensuring that access to the Corporation Yard remains available throughout this service. 

For any questions or concerns regarding this work, please contact Structural Maintenance Manager Carl Wind at carlwind@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Desk may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised: Facilities has scheduled the replacement of the Fire Water Backflow Preventer (BFP) and shut off valve located at the Science building on 19^th Avenue. These repairs are critical for the successful commissioning and progression of the new Science Building. 

These replacements will require a domestic cold-water shutdown on the following date:  

• Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  

We have partnered with several departments on campus to seek input and scheduled this work to be completed over the weekend to minimize the impact on campus operations. 

Please note that the domestic-cold water shutdown will affect the following buildings on campus:

• HSS
• Hensill Hall

The following buildings may experience light domestic-cold water fluctuations during this project:

• Manzanita Square  
• Science
• Administration
• Thornton Hall

During the repair period, the campus bathrooms listed above will be closed and unavailable for use. Signage will be posted on campus bathroom doors as a reminder and building occupants must use alternate restrooms in other campus buildings while the shutdown is in place.

Please be aware that once the water has been restored, we anticipate there may be some lingering water pressure issues and slight discoloration for 1-2 days. This is a normal occurrence and will clear up with additional water consumption.

If you have any questions about this project, please contact Fire and Life Safety Manager David Abordo at dabordo@sfsu.edu.

If you have any questions about this shutdown, please contact Executive Director of Facilities Operations Peter Auth at pauth@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

Please be informed that Facilities and Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) will be conducting valve exercises as part of the on-going New Science building project.  This will require a domestic-cold and hot water shutdown on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. This shutdown is crucial for the advancement of the new Science Building project.

During this time, the following buildings may experience issues related to domestic and hot water:

• HSS
• Station Café
• HSS Café

For inquiries related to the New Science building project, please contact Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) at cpdc@sfsu.edu.

Should you have any questions about this shutdown, please contact Executive Director of Facilities Operations, Peter Auth at pauth@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised that Facilities has scheduled an electrical outage for the University Police Department on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, from 4:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. This outage is imperative to connect a temporary Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) to the Corporation Yard generator and replace a faulty unit.  Additionally, please note that another brief outage of 30 minutes or less will be scheduled in the future once we receive the necessary parts, which have an estimated lead time of 6-8 weeks.  Facilities will coordinate with UPD to schedule this future outage accordingly.

We appreciate your cooperation and partnership in scheduling this outage. Facilities trades staff will be on-site throughout the duration of this outage to ensure a seamless process.

Should you have any questions or concerns about this project, please contact Fire and Life Safety Manager David Abordo at dabordo@sfsu.edu.

For further assistance, the Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised: Facilities has scheduled the replacement of the Fire Water Backflow Preventer (BFP) located at the Science building on 19^th Avenue with a 3^rd party contractor.  The replacement of this BFP will require domestic cold-water shutdowns on the following dates:  

• Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
• Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  

These shutdowns have been scheduled over the weekend to minimize the impact on campus operations. Please note that the domestic-cold water shutdown will affect the following buildings on campus:

• Manzanita Square (Depending on water demand may be affected)
• Science
• Administration
• HSS
• Hensill Hall
• Thornton Hall

During the repair period, the bathrooms listed in the buildings above will be closed and unavailable for use. Signage will be posted on campus bathroom doors as a reminder and building occupants must use alternate restrooms in other campus buildings while the shutdown is in place.

Please be aware that once the water has been restored, we anticipate there may be some lingering water pressure issues and slight discoloration for 1-2 days. This is a normal occurrence and will clear up with additional water consumption.

If you have any questions about this project, please contact Fire and Life Safety Manager David Abordo at dabordo@sfsu.edu.

If you have any questions about this shutdown, please contact Executive Director of Facilities Operations Peter Auth at pauth@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

We wish to inform you that the South Parking Lot 20 Elevator #1 project has been rescheduled to a future date, which is yet to be determined. Please note that this elevator is operational and available for use.

For any inquiries regarding this project, please contact Project Manager John Lew at johnlew@sfsu.edu.

For any parking related inquiries, please contact Parking and Transportation at parking@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1441.

For ADA assistance or accommodations, please contact the Disability Programs and Resource Center at dprc@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-2472.

The Facilities Services Center is available and may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Facilities will be conducting annual fire extinguisher inspections with vendor (Ace Fire Equipment & Service) to check for outdated fire extinguishers and replace as needed.

Inspections will take place between 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. starting Monday, March 25, 2024, through Friday, April 5th, 2024 and will adhere to the following schedule:

• Monday, 3/25/24: Thornton Hall, Hensill Hall, Temporary buildings, Greenhouse, Science
• Tuesday, 3/26/24: Administration building, HSS, Business
• Wednesday 3/27/24: Library, Creative Arts, Humanities
• Thursday 3/28/24: Burk Hall, SSB, Student Health Center, Ethnic Studies
• Friday 3/29/24: Fine Arts, GYM, Field House, Press Box, Warehouse
• Tuesday 4/2/24:  Corp Yard, UPD, Annex I, Annex II, Children’s Campus, Lot 20, Central Plant, Waste Management, Mashouf Wellness Center, Marcus Hall
• Wednesday-Friday 4/3 - 4/5: Remainder of campus buildings  

If you have any questions or concerns about these inspections, please contact Fire and Life Safety Manager David Abordo at dabordo@sfsu.edu.

Please be advised: The South Parking Lot 20 Elevator #1, located adjacent to the main campus and SSB, will be temporarily out of service from Monday, March 25, 2024 – Monday, April 1, 2024. This temporary closure is necessary for contractor TKE Elevator to perform scheduled maintenance and replace a hydraulic pump unit.

During this outage, the North Parking Lot 20 Elevator #2, adjacent to Corporation Yard and North State Drive, will remain operational and available for use.  We anticipate restoring full elevator service by Tuesday, April 2, 2024, and will provide additional information once available.

Should you have any questions about this project, please contact Project Manager John Lew at johnlew@sfsu.edu.

For any parking related inquiries, please contact Parking and Transportation at parking@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1441.

For ADA assistance or accommodations, please contact the Disability Programs and Resource Center at dprc@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-2472.

The Facilities Services Center is available and may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised that a domestic-cold water shutdown is scheduled for Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building. This shutdown is needed to repair a leaking urinal in Fine Arts T270.

Facilities has confirmed that the building will be un-occupied, as restrooms will be unavailable during this outage.

If you have any questions or concerns about this shutdown, please contact Interim Chief Engineer Mark Polishchuk at mpolishc@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised:  A temporary shutdown for the Central Plant, Dining Center, Mary Ward, and Mary Park Hall is scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2024 from 2:00 a.m. – 4:00 a.m. Facilities is working with contractor SBAY to connect newly installed 12Kv cables, which is vital for enhancing the durability and performance of the Central Plant. This shutdown will impact the following utilities: central heating, heating hot water, and domestic hot water.  We anticipate minimal disruption due to the brief duration of this outage.

Facilities trades staff, and contractors will be on-site for the duration of this outage.    

We apologize for the last minute notice and appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to improve the quality and performance of the Central Plant.

If you have any questions or concerns about this shutdown, please contact Interim Chief Engineer Mark Polishchuk at mpolishc@sfsu.edu.

If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please contact Project Manager Anthony Benson at abenson@sfsu.edu.

Please be advised that the Central Plant has been fully restored to the campus. SBAY has completed the necessary pipe repairs, and we will be closely monitoring for any potential leaks over the next 24 hours.  The site is scheduled to be backfilled on Saturday March 16, 2024. The fencing and caution tape will be removed once the backfill is complete.

Should you have any questions or concerns about this shutdown or the restoration process, please contact Interim Chief Engineer Mark Polishchuk at mpolishc@sfsu.edu.

For further assistance, the Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this shutdown.

Please be advised that Central Plant was temporarily shut down to complete emergency repairs to a portion of the heating hot water loop near Thornton Hall.  We anticipate restoring the central plant by the end of the day today, March 14, 2024.  This shutdown will impact the following utilities: central heating, heating hot water, and domestic hot water. 

While this utility interruption will affect most buildings on campus, the following buildings will not be affected.

• All Housing Buildings
• Business
• Student Services Building
• Animal Quarters 
• Children’s Campus
• Early Childhood Education Center 

We apologize for the last-minute notice and appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to address this active leak.

If you have any questions or concerns about this shutdown, please contact Interim Chief Engineer Mark Polishchuk at mpolishc@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

We would like to inform you that Facilities is working with contractor SBAY to start repairs to a section of the heating hot water loop. SBAY will be responsible for excavating, identifying, and repairing the leak, followed by backfilling near the Thornton Hall gate arm.  

As a result of these repairs, there will be a road closure near Thornton Hall and the GYM, adjacent to Lot 6 starting tomorrow morning at 6:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2024. The closure will remain in effect until further notice.  We will provide additional information as it becomes available. 

Alternate routes on campus:

• For pedestrian traffic, the recommended alternate route around the construction site is located between Thornton Hall and Lot 6, as outlined in the attached map. 
• For campus vehicles, take the road between Psychology and GYM.
• For larger vehicles, follow the designated alternate route near Admin and Library.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these repairs or road closure, please contact Project Manager Anthony Benson at abenson@sfsu.edu. 

For ADA assistance or accommodations, please contact the Disability Programs and Resource Center at dprc@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-2472.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised that a temporary central heating shutdown is currently in place to address a new leak in the heating hot water loop system near Thornton Hall. Facilities has reached out to a 3^rd party vendor Drain Busters to assess and repair the leak. We do not have a specific timeframe for the completion of repairs, and we will keep the campus community informed as additional information becomes available.

The following buildings may experience central heating issues until this issue is repaired. 

• HSS
• Thornton Hall
• Hensill Hall
• Science (ESB)

Please note: The domestic hot water in the restrooms will not be affected by this outage.

If you have any questions or concerns about this shutdown, please contact Interim Chief Engineer Mark Polishchuk at mpolishc@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised: Facilities has scheduled repairs to drain the secondary loop, replace 4 expansion joints, and replace a differential pressure switch in the heating hot water loop system in the Cesar Chavez Student Center.     

To complete these repairs, a shutdown has been scheduled for Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. This temporary shutdown will affect central heating and hot water at the Cesar Chavez Student Center. We anticipate restoring the heating hot water loop by 1:30 p.m.

The domestic hot water in restrooms will not be affected by this outage.

If you have any questions or concerns about this shutdown, please contact Interim Chief Engineer Mark Polishchuk at mpolishc@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

A utility outage is scheduled for the Existing Science Building on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. This outage is required for Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) and DPR Construction to install isolation valves for existing water and gas lines to be demoed.

The following utilities will be affected in the Existing Science Building.

• Domestic Cold Water
• Domestic Hot Water
• Vacuum
• Compressed Air
• Heating Hot Water
• Natural Gas
• Central Heating
• RO water (Reverse Osmosis)

Should you have any questions or concerns about this project, please reach out to CPDC Principal Inspector Gareth Beilby at gareth@sfsu.edu.

If you have any questions about this shutdown, please contact Interim Chief Engineer Mark Polishchuk at mpolishc@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised:  We have an upcoming crane activity for one day Monday, March 25, 2024 all day from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Spring Recess).  TK Elevator and Bigge Crane will be onsite to mark out spaces for Lot 19 and entrances to Towers Conference Center and north office entrance 796 State Drive to Towers at Centennial Square will be blocked off with orange cones and yellow caution tape for safety reasons.  Lot 6 drive lane to remain open for vehicular traffic off State Drive.

TK Elevator will have one set of elevator machine room equipment removed from 15^th Floor Mechanical Penthouse and lift three sets of elevator machine room equipment to the 15^th Floor Mechanical Penthouse. (elevator gearless motor, governor, controller cabinet, bedplates).

If you have any questions about this project please contact Project Manager John Lew at johnlew@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

The central heating in the Corporation Yard has been temporarily shut down to inspect and repair an active heating hot water pipe leak. Facilities is working with a 3^rd party contractor Drain Busters to assess and address the issue.

As a result of this repair work, the path on North State Drive near Lot 20, towards the Recycling / Resource Center and Central Plant will be closed until further notice. We do not have an estimate time for the completion of repairs, but additional information will be provided once available.

The following buildings in the Corporation Yard will be affected by this temporary central heating shutdown:   

• Facilities / Capital Planning Design and Construction
• Shipping and Receiving
• Corporation Yard trade shops
• Parking and Transportation
• University Police Department

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding while this temporary shutdown is in place.

If you have any questions or concerns about this shutdown, please contact Interim Chief Engineer Mark Polishchuk at mpolishc@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Central Plant has resumed operations and is now back online as of approximately 10:15 a.m. We appreciate your patience and understanding during the temporary disruption.

All affected utilities including central heating, heating hot water, and domestic hot water have been fully restored.

If you have any questions or concerns about this shutdown, please contact Interim Chief Engineer Mark Polischuk at mpolishc@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised that the Central Plant was temporarily shut down to re-fuel and we anticipate to restore by 11:00 a.m. today, March 1, 2024.  This shutdown will impact following utilities: central heating, heating hot water, and domestic hot water.

While this temporary interruption will affect most buildings on campus, the following buildings will not be affected.

• All Housing Buildings
• Business
• Student Services Building
• Animal Quarters
• Children’s Campus
• Early Childhood Education Center

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding while we actively work to restore the Central Plant.

Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) and Facilities are working on a Thornton Hall HVAC retrofit project with a third-party vendor ACCO.  The next phase of this project includes the replacement of butterfly valves within two circulation pumps on the second floor of Thornton Hall.

A planned shutdown to heating hot water is needed to assist with the execution of this next project phase. This scheduled shutdown will affect heating hot water in Thornton Hall on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. and will be restored on Monday, March 3, 2024, by 9:00 a.m.

Please note this will not impact the domestic hot water, domestic cold water, or central heating in Thornton Hall. 

Should you have any questions or concerns about this shutdown, please reach out to Interim Chief Engineer Mark Polishchuk at mpolishc@sfsu.edu.

If you have any questions about this project, please contact CPDC Construction Project Manager Victor Osorio Martinez at vosoriom@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised: Facilities has scheduled repairs with a 3^rd party contractor Aztec to replace butterfly valves for the Cesar Chavez Student Center (CCSC). This repair is crucial and will significantly improve the heating hot water system for CCSC, providing enhanced performance and operational reliability.

In order to complete these repairs, a shutdown has been planned, which will impact the following campus utilities: central heating, and heating hot water.  The shutdown is scheduled for Monday February 26, 2024, from 12:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

While this temporary interruption will affect most buildings on campus, the following buildings will not be affected.

• All Housing Buildings
• Business
• Student Services Building
• Animal Quarters
• Children’s Campus
• Early Childhood Education Center

Facilities will be actively working with the Aztec to ensure a smooth and efficient process during the specified time and date listed above.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding while we address these building improvements.

If you have any questions or concerns about this shutdown, please contact Interim Chief Engineer Mark Polischuk at mpolishc@sfsu.edu.

The irrigation line in the New Science Building was repaired, and the domestic cold water loop to the campus and housing was restored at 12:20 p.m.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while this emergency repair work was being performed.

If you have any questions or concerns about this outage please contact Interim Chief Engineer Mark Polishchuk at mpolishc@sfsu.edu.  

The Facilities Services desk may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Facilities received an urgent notification from Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) regarding the need for an emergency domestic cold water shutdown for the campus and housing.  This critical shutdown is essential for a prompt repair of an active irrigation leak affecting the new Science Building by contractor (DPR). In response to CPDC and DPR’s request, Facilities has immediately initiated a shutdown of a section of the domestic cold water loop.

The following buildings may experience domestic cold water issues related to this emergency shutdown.

• HSS
• Administration
• Manzanita Square

Emergency repairs are currently underway, and further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available. 

For inquiries related to the New Science Building project, please contact CPDC Principal Inspector Gareth Beilby gareth@sfsu.edu.

If you have any questions about this shutdown please contact Interim Chief Engineer Mark Polishchuk at mpolishc@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

The power was restored to the HumanitiesBuilding today, 2/17/24 at approximately 11:30 a.m. We appreciate your cooperation during this scheduled shutdown.

If you have any building-related questions, please contact LCA OPS and Facilities Coordinator Erin Gibb at gibbe@sfsu.edu.

If you have any questions or concerns about this shutdown, please contact Interim Chief Engineer Mark Polishchuk at mpolishc@sfsu.edu.

If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please contact Principal Inspector / Inspector of Record Gareth Beilby at gareth@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

The Thornton Hall HVAC retrofit project is currently on-going; however please be advised that the domestic hot and industrial hot water services in Thornton Hall have been restored.

Should you have any questions regarding this recent shutdown, please contact Interim Chief Engineer Mark Polishchuk at mpolishc@sfsu.edu.  

If you have any project related questions, please contact CPDC Construction Project Manager Victor Osorio Martinez at vosoriom@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) and Facilities are currently working on a Thornton Hall HVAC retrofit project with a third-party vendor ACCO. To complete this project, we have scheduled a shutdown affecting the domestic hot and industrial hot water supply to Thornton Hall.

This temporary shutdown will affect the domestic hot and industrial hot water in Thornton Hall, today from 6:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. During this period, ACCO will remove and replace HVAC ducts and conduit, as well as install a new coil to enhance the overall system efficiency.  

For alternate access to domestic hot water during this outage, we recommend using the following buildings.

• Hensill Hall
• Science
• Gymnasium

 Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this shutdown, please reach out to Interim Chief Engineer Mark Polishchuk at mpolishc@sfsu.edu. 

If you have any questions about this project, please contact CPDC Construction Project Manager Victor Osorio Martinez at vosoriom@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Capital Planning Design and Construction and Facilities has scheduled an electrical shutdown for the Humanities Building on Saturday, 2/17/24 from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. This shutdown is necessary to complete critical electrical work related to the ongoing West Campus Green (WCG) Housing project.

Please be aware that this electrical shutdown for Humanities is imperative for the successful execution of the WCG project. During the specified timeframe, there will be no generator power available. However, the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) will continue to operate on a backup battery source and all notifications will be reported to UPD. 

To ensure the safety of all individuals involved, the building will be unoccupied for the entire duration of this outage, except for essential staff directly associated with the project. The LCA Building Coordinator or assigned personnel will be on-site, alongside Facilities staff and contractors, to oversee and manage throughout this outage. Please be assured that the shutdown will only proceed when it is deemed safe to do so.

We understand that this may cause some inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding during this scheduled shutdown.

If you have any building related questions, please contact LCA OPS and Facilities Coordinator Erin Gibb at gibbe@sfsu.edu.

If you have any questions or concerns about this shutdown, please contact Interim Chief Engineer Mark Polishchuk at mpolishc@sfsu.edu.

If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please contact Principal Inspector / Inspector of Record Gareth Beilby at gareth@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

As the weather shifts, we would like to remind all faculty, staff, and building occupants the importance of keeping your windows closed during adverse weather conditions.  This serves not only to safeguard university property but also to ensure the optimal comfort of our campus buildings in cold weather. If you happen to notice windows that won’t close properly, we encourage you to promptly report the issue online through our online service request system.

For your convenience, the Facilities Services desk may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Your collaboration is crucial in maintaining a conducive environment for everyone on campus. We value your partnership and request that this message be forwarded to all respective building occupants.

The Lot 1 gate arm in the basement of the Administration building has been repaired and is now fully operational.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation throughout the scheduled repair period.   

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this repair work, please feel free to reach out to Structural Maintenance Manager Carl Wind at carlwind@sfsu.edu.  

For additional assistance, the Facilities Services desk is available and can be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised: The Lot 20 Elevator #1 repair project has been rescheduled.  The Lot 20 Elevator #1 will continue to be in-service and available for use until the scheduled repair, which is now slated for Spring Break 2024.

If you have any questions about this project, please contact Project Manager John Lew at johnlew@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services desk is available and may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised: The South Parking Lot 20 Elevator #1 will be temporarily out of service for the next 3 days, starting today Tuesday, 1/23/24 through Thursday, 1/25/24. This closure is necessary for contractor TKE Elevator to replace a Hydraulic Oil Pump unit. 

During this outage, the North Parking Lot 20 Elevator #2 will remain operational and available for use.  We expect to restore full elevator service by Friday, 1/26/24, and will provide additional information once available.

For any parking related inquiries, please contact Parking & Transportation at parking@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1441.

Should you have any questions about this project, please contact Project Manager John Lew at johnlew@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services desk is available and may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

We would like to inform you that Facilities has scheduled service with a third-party vendor, Vortex, to address an issue with the Lot 1 gate arm in the basement of the Administration building. Vortex will be servicing the gear box and replacing a part to restore the gate arm’s functionality as originally intended. The scheduled service is set for Wednesday, January 24, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

During this scheduled service, occupants of Lot 1 will still have access to the parking lot. Vortex has been instructed to allow vehicles to pass through while the work is being performed, minimizing disruption to parking availability.

If you have any questions or concerns about this repair, please contact Structural Maintenance Manager Carl Wind at carlwind@sfsu.edu. 

For additional assistance, the Facilities Services desk is available and can be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised:  The Business Elevator #1 is currently out of service due to the power outage experienced last week.  Extensive repairs, including addressing issues with the drive to the controller and a replacement motor, are necessary to restore back to normal operation. Facilities is working diligently to expedite the process, and we anticipate the elevator to be back in service within the next 2-3 weeks.  A follow-up notice will be issued once the elevator is operational again.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and greatly appreciate your patience and understanding. We understand that some staff and faculty may be impacted by this situation, and we encourage those individuals to reach out to their supervisors for any necessary support. Additionally, if you require office accommodations, please contact the Disabilities Program and Resource Center (DPRC) at dprc@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-2472.

For any questions or concerns related to the repair, feel free to contact Facilities Project Manager John Lew at johnlew@sfsu.edu.

Facilities is working with a 3^rd party vendor Vortex to complete maintenance service on the Corporation Yard Entrance and Exit Gates on Thursday, 1/11/24 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 pm.

The maintenance service includes a thorough visual inspection and adjustment of the rollers, fasteners, and gate hardware. This is crucial for ensuring proper alignment and maximizing the lifespan of both electrical and mechanical equipment.

During the maintenance period, Vortex has been directed to always keep one gate operational, ensuring that access to one side of the Corporation Yard remains available throughout the service.

For any questions or concerns regarding this maintenance work, please contact Structural Maintenance Manager Carl Wind at carlwind@sfsu.edu.

In addition, the Facilities Services Desk may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) is working with contractor Express Plumbing to tie the Mashouf Wellness Center (MWC) to a 12” main water line.  There will be a domestic-cold water shutdown scheduled for Mashouf Wellness Center on 1/10/24 at 12:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.  This connection will improve the flow of domestic cold water to the campus loop, and minimize the impact of future water outages for the campus and housing when the MWC pool is being filled.

The following buildings will be impacted by this domestic cold water shutdown (*Buildings that may be affected):   

• Mashouf Wellness Center
• Mary Ward Hall *
• Mary Park Hall *
• Village at Centennial Square A, B, C, *

If you have any questions or concerns about this shutdown, please contact CPDC Director of Construction Services Boris Nemirovskiy at borisn@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

The irrigation line in the New Science Building was repaired, and the domestic cold water loop to the campus and housing was restored at 10:00 a.m.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while this emergency repair work was being performed.

If you have any questions or concerns about this outage please contact Executive Director of Facilities Peter Auth at pauth@sfsu.edu. 

The Facilities Services desk may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Facilities received notification this morning from Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC), that an emergency domestic cold water shutdown for the campus and housing is in-effect.  This emergency shutdown is required to repair an active leaking irrigation line for the new Science Building. The contractor (DPR) working on-site, shut down a portion of the domestic cold water loop at approximately 7:30 am and anticipates to restore the water to campus and housing by 10:00 am today.  

Please note, this will affect several campus and housing buildings and CPDC and DPR are working to restore as soon as possible.

Additional information will be provided once available. 

If you have any questions or concerns about this outage please contact Executive Director of Facilities Peter Auth at pauth@sfsu.edu. 

The Facilities Services desk may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised that a central heating shutdown is currently underway in the Burk Hall C-Wing. This shutdown is necessary to repair an Air Handler Unit in Burk Hall. The Facilities team is working with vendor DLF on a proposal, and the repair duration is estimated to be approximately 2 weeks. Additional information will be provided once available.

The following rooms in Burk Hall (C-Wing) have no central heating:  

• 30, 32, 35, 39, 37 42, 44, 46, 61, 63, 66, 67, 69
• 172, 174, 175, 176, 178, 179, 180, 181, 183, 185, 187, 189, 191, 193, 195, 197, 199
• 246, 247, 248, 249, 251, 252, 254, 255, 256, 257, 259, 261, 263, 265, 267, 269, 271, 273, 275
• 356, 358, 365, 367, 369, 371B, 371A

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this shutdown, please reach contact Interim Chief Engineer Mark Polishchuk at mpolishc@sfsu.edu.  The Facilities Services center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Facilities in collaboration with contractor SBAY will be conducting tests for a potential fault in the campus power lines. The testing will involve electrical work in utility vaults located on South State Drive.  Please note that we do not anticipate any power outages during this testing.  

As a result, there will be a road closure on South State Drive from the Towers leading to the Student Services Building on Friday, 1/5/24 from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For larger vehicles, we recommend using an alternate route via the North State Drive back road towards Tapia Street, as indicated on the attached map.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this testing or road closure, please contact Project Manager Anthony Benson at abenson@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services desk can also be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568 for further assistance.

Facilities has received multiple reports of an outage affecting hot and cold water to several buildings on campus and housing.  This unexpected issue is not the result of a planned water outage by Facilities or Capital Planning Design and Construction. After further investigation, this issue stems from an undetermined water supply problem originating from the city water feed to the campus.  

To address this matter promptly, Facilities has contacted the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) for resolution.  We will provide further updates as soon as additional information becomes available.

For any inquiries or assistance, please contact the Facilities Services desk at Facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) and Facilities have scheduled a power outage for the (OLD) Fine Arts building on Friday July 19, 2024 from 5:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. This power outage is necessary to install new breakers for the dust collector system in Fine Arts. Contractors from JUV and Mega Electric, along with Facilities Electricians, will be on-site for the duration of the outage.   

Please note: The power outage will affect the 1^st and 2^nd floor of the Fine Arts building, and all elevators in the building will be out of service and unavailable during this outage.

• The 3^rd floor - 5^th floor of the Fine Arts building will not be affected by this temporary power outage.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your cooperation.

If you have any questions about this project, please contact Construction Project Manager Victor Osorio Martinez, at vosorio@sfsu.edu.

The Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.