2025 - Alerts and Outages Notifications

Facilities is working with ACCO a third-party contractor, to replace supply fans in the Administration building. This work is scheduled to begin on Monday February 10, 2025, and is expected to be completed by Friday, February 14, 2025. 

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

During this period, you may experience occasional noise and contractors will be transporting materials through the building and using the elevators. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we complete this essential upgrade.

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

The domestic supply pump issue in the central plant has been repaired, and domestic hot water service has been restored campus-wide.

Please note that discolored water may be present due to sediment in the lines following the restoration process. We recommend running sinks until the water runs clear.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Facilities Services at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised that the domestic hot water supply pump has failed in the central plant, and an emergency domestic hot water shutdown is now in place for the campus. Facilities is actively working to address the issue. At this time, there is no estimated time for repairs, but we will provide additional updates as soon as they become available. Please note that central heating and domestic cold water remain unaffected.

Impact of the Shutdown:

• The domestic hot water in restrooms is currently unavailable.

Affected Buildings:

• All campus buildings except for Housing buildings, which are not impacted.

 We understand that this unexpected disruption may cause inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to restore service as quickly as possible.

For any questions or concerns, please contact Facilities Services at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

The State Fire Marshal (SFM) has scheduled inspections on Monday, February 3, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the following locations:

• Library (5^th and 6^th floor)
• Cox Field House 1
• Cox Field House 2
• Cox Stadium Press Box

Please be advised: Domestic hot water is currently unavailable in the Administration Building due to an ongoing domestic supply pump issue referenced in the below January 29, 2024 notice. To address this, a domestic hot water shutdown is scheduled for Friday, January 31, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. We anticipate restoring hot water service by 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025. Our team is working diligently to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and will provide updates if there are any changes to the timeline. 

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

• Business
• Library

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Facilities Services at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised that a temporary central heating shutdown is scheduled for the Business Building on Friday, January 31, 2025, starting at 3:00 p.m. This shutdown is needed to repair a heating valve leak in BUS 318. Facilities anticipates restoring central heating to the Business Building by 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Additional information will be provided once available.  

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Facilities Services Center at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised that a temporary domestic hot water shutdown is scheduled for Friday, January 31, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This shutdown is necessary to repair a leaking domestic supply pump in the Central Plant. Please note that central heating and domestic cold water will not be affected.

Impact of the Shutdown:

• The domestic hot water in restrooms will be unavailable during this temporary shutdown.

Affected Buildings:

•  All campus buildings except for Housing buildings, which will not be impacted.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Facilities Services at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

This is a reminder that the State Fire Marshal (SFM) inspection of the Gymnasium is taking place today, Friday, January 17, 2025, from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The inspection will include all rooms, with access required to both the men’s and women’s locker rooms.

If you have any questions or concerns about these inspections, 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.

Please be advised: The gas line repairs were completed, and natural gas service was restored at approximately 2:30 p.m. We appreciate your patience and understanding during these repairs.

This shutdown was necessary to address an underground gas leak between the Student Health Center, Burk Hall, and the Student Services Building walkway.

If you have any questions or concerns about this repair work, please contact Fire and Life Safety Manager, David Abordo at dabordo@sfsu.edu. For general inquiries, the Facilities Services Center may also be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised that the natural gas shutdown previously planned for (Wednesday, January 15, 2025 – Friday, January 17, 2025), has been re-scheduled and will now take place today, January 14, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. We apologize for the short notice and appreciate your understanding. The vendor is moving quickly to complete the necessary repairs, and we anticipate that today’s shutdown will be sufficient, with no additional outages expected.

This shutdown is vital to repair an underground gas leak between the Student Health Center, Burk Hall, and the Student Services Building walkway. During this time, the outage will affect central heating and all gas-powered appliances in the following buildings:

• Student Health Center
• Burk Hall
• Student Services Building
• Cesar Chavez Student Center

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Fire and Life Safety Manager, David Abordo, at dabordo@sfsu.edu. For general inquiries the Facilities Services Center may also be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

A temporary shutdown of domestic cold water took place today for Marcus Hall to allow for necessary repairs to the Backflow Preventer. The repair work has been successfully completed, and domestic cold water service was restored at approximately 10:50 a.m. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the repair work, please contact Fire and Life Safety Manager David Abordo at dabordo@sfsu.edu. For general inquiries, the Facilities Services Center may be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

A temporary shutdown of domestic cold water is scheduled for Marcus Hall on Monday, January 13, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Facilities is coordinating with a third-party vendor to complete necessary repairs to the Backflow Preventer. This shutdown is required to facilitate the repair work.

Please note: Domestic hot water will not be affected during this temporary shutdown.

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

Please be advised that there will be a temporary natural gas outage from Wednesday, January 15, 2025 – Friday, January 17, 2025. This shutdown is needed to repair an underground gas leak between the Student Health Center, Burk Hall, and the Student Services Building walkway. During this time, the outage will impact central heating and all gas-powered appliances in the following buildings:

• Student Health Center 
• Burk Hall
• Student Services Building
• Cesar Chavez Student Center

The contractor will work diligently to minimize disruptions, and while the outage may be completed within a single day, we are planning for up to three days to ensure all repairs are completed without any unexpected issues. Additional updates will be provided as the project unfolds and more details become available.

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

The State Fire Marshal (SFM) has scheduled an inspection of the Gymnasium from approximately 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on the following date:

•  Friday, January 17, 2025

 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.

Please be advised that a temporary central heating shutdown is currently in place for the Business Building. This shutdown is necessary to repair a steam leak in the central heating system for Business 220. Facilities anticipates restoring central heating to the Business Building by mid-afternoon on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Additional information will be provided once available.  

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Facilities Services Center at facilities@sfsu.edu, or 415-338-1568.

Please be advised that domestic hot water service to all affected buildings was restored on December 24, 2024.

The buildings that were impacted by this outage include:

• Humanities
• Mashouf Wellness Center
• West Grove Commons
• Village at Centennial Square (Buildings A, B, and C)

 Facilities Services is coordinating with Express Plumbing to complete additional repairs. The following work is scheduled:

•  Monday, January 6, 2025: Insulation installation for the replaced section of pipe between Humanities and Village.
• Tuesday, January 7, 2025: Backfilling and concrete pouring between Humanities and Village.

 If you have any questions or concerns regarding this outage, please contact Facilities Services at facilities@sfsu.edu or call 415-338-1568.