2026 - Alerts and Outages Notifications

Please be advised that Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) in coordination with contractor Cartus completed the replacement of the heating hot water piping, including supply and return lines, at Five Corners.

Central heating and domestic hot water service was successfully restored on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in the afternoon. Following restoration, the system was closely monitored for leaks and proper operation, and all systems are currently holding and functioning as expected. All affected campus buildings have returned to normal operation. 

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this infrastructure improvement effort. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact Inspector of Record Gareth Beilby at gareth@sfsu.edu.

For general inquiries, the Facilities Service Center is available at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) is working with contractor JUV to relocate a fire riser on the 8th floor of Thornton Hall. To safely complete this project, there will be a domestic cold-water shutdown for Thornton Hall on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

Please note: For the duration of the shutdown, domestic cold water will be unavailable throughout the building. Restrooms, sinks, and other fixtures requiring domestic cold water will be impacted. 

Alternate restrooms will be available for use in the following buildings:

• Hensill Hall
• Science
• SEIC
• Gymnasium

CPDC, Facilities, and the contractor will work to restore service as quickly as possible once the work is complete. Every effort will be made to minimize disruption to building occupants.

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

Please be advised that Capital Planning Design and Construction is working with contractor Cartus to replace heating hot water supply and return lines and associated valves at Five Corners. To safely complete this work, a central heating and heating hot water shutdown is effective immediately. We anticipate restoring central heating and heating hot water service by end of day Wednesday, January, 28, 2026. 

During this time, domestic hot water and central heating will be unavailable to most campus buildings. However, the following buildings will not be affected:

• All Housing Buildings
• Business
• Student Services Building
• Animal Quarters
• Children’s Campus
• Early Childhood Education Center
• Science & Engineering Innovation Center
• Gator Student Health

This work will take place in front of the Student Services Building. The area will be fenced off, with an 11-foot wide access path maintained for vehicle traffic. Please be mindful of posted signage and use caution when traveling through the area. 

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve the reliability of campus infrastructure. If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please contact Inspector of Record Gareth Beilby at gareth@sfsu.edu. 

For general inquiries, the Facilities Service Center is available at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

Capital Planning, Design and Construction (CPDC) and Facilities Services have completed partial repairs related to the previously identified PG&E gas line issue on campus. These repairs allow for the safe restoration of natural gas service. As a result, natural gas service has been restored to the previously affected locations except for those noted below:

• Thornton Hall
• Trailers
• Greenhouse

Natural gas service at the above listed locations remains unavailable, while additional work is coordinated. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available and once the full restoration is complete.

Thank you for your patience and understanding throughout this process.

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

Facilities Grounds is working with our contracted vendor A Plus Tree Care to perform some tree trimming and maintenance in the following locations on campus: 

• Quad - Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• 19th Avenue near the Flag Pole – Friday, January 23, 2026 from 12:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Please Note: All work at the 19^th avenue near the Flag Pole will happen overnight in the early morning hours. No work will occur during the daytime on January 23.

This work is part of our ongoing efforts to maintain campus safety, tree health, and overall grounds appearance. All required permits and approvals from the City have been obtained to support this work, including the overnight activity along 19th Avenue.

Safety cones and caution tape will be installed around active work zones, and pedestrian traffic will be temporarily redirected as pruning progresses. We ask the campus community to use caution and follow posted signage while traveling near these areas.

If you have any questions or concerns about this tree work, please contact Grounds Manager Robert Murphy at robertnmurphy@sfsu.edu.

Facilities would like to provide an update regarding the required 5-year Sprinkler, Standpipe, and Fire Hose Inspections.

Annex I inspections have been completed. Due to the short turnaround between inspection phases, Facilities and Fire Safety Supply, Inc will proceed with inspections at the following location:

• Corporation Yard (Thursday, and Friday, January 15^th, January 16^th)

The previously scheduled inspections remain as follows:

• Library (Tuesday through Friday, January 20th–23rd) 

These inspections will take place from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. each day. Facilities trades staff will be on-site for the duration of the inspections to support the work and ensure safety.

Please note: Additional buildings will be included in these inspections in the upcoming months. Updated schedules and notifications will be provided once available.

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

Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) and Facilities Services are pleased to report that the repairs to the heating hot water valve in the Administration Building is now complete.

The central heating in the Old Administration section of the Administration Building has been restored and is now fully operational. Facilities trades will continue to monitor the system to ensure continued performance.

If you have any questions regarding this work, please contact Interim Lead Engineer Joshua Block at joshuablock@sfsu.edu.

Facilities is coordinating with Fire Safety Supply, Inc to perform the required 5-year Sprinkler, Standpipe, and Fire Hose Inspection for the following buildings:

• Annex I (Thursday & Friday, January 15 & 16^th)
• Library (Tuesday through Friday, January 20^th -23^rd)

These inspections will take place from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. each day.  Facilities trades staff will be on-site for the duration of the inspections to support the work and ensure safety. 

Please note: There will be more buildings that will be included in these inspections in the upcoming months. Additional schedules and notifications will be provided once available.

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

Capital Planning, Design and Construction (CPDC) and Facilities Services are pleased to report that natural gas service has been restored at approximately 1:00 p.m. to several affected campus buildings. However, natural gas service has not yet been restored to the following locations:

• Thornton Hall
• Thornton Hall Trailers
• Greenhouse
• Hensill Hall & (Animal Quarters)
• Existing Science Building

Additional work is required, and natural gas and domestic hot water remain unavailable at these locations. Updates will be provided as progress continues. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this unexpected outage and thank you for your continued cooperation.

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

Please be advised that the scheduled crane work at Thornton Hall has been successfully completed. Thornton Hall may now be fully re-occupied.

Contractor JUV will continue working on the roof of Thornton Hall. This work will not require crane operations and will not impact building occupancy.

All previously restricted parking areas and access points associated with the crane work are in the process of being re-opened by Parking and Transportation.

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

Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) and Facilities are planning a brief electrical shutdown to tie in new electrical work at Maloney Field. This planned shutdown is scheduled to begin on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00 p.m., with power anticipated to be restored by Friday, January 16, 2026 at approximately 3:00 a.m. Additional information will be provided once available.

The following locations will be affected during this shutdown:

• Corporation Yard
• Annex 1
• Annex 2
• Children’s Campus
• Central Plant
• Villages A, B, C
• Student Services Building
• Mashouf Wellness Center
• Old Dining Center
• Mary Park Hall
• Mary Ward Hall
• Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC)

To help protect equipment and avoid data loss during this testing period, we kindly ask all building occupants to take the following precautions:

• 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.
• 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 Sensitive Equipment: If you have any sensitive electrical appliances or equipment, we recommend unplugging them as an extra precaution to avoid potential power fluctuations.

 If you have questions or concerns regarding this power shutdown, please contact Inspector of Record Gareth Beilby at gareth@sfsu.edu.

Facilities is continuing to work with PG&E regarding the previously reported natural gas leak on campus near the fuel cell. PG&E is still investigating the source of the leak and determining the next steps for repair. To ensure safety, the natural gas shutdown remains in effect.

As a result, central heating, gas-powered appliances, and domestic hot water continue to be impacted in the updated list of locations below, effective immediately and until further notice:

• Thornton Hall
• Thornton Hall Trailers
• Hensill Hall & Animal Quarters
• Burk Hall – Vista Room
• Science Engineering Innovation Center – Labs Only
• Greenhouses
• Existing Science Building
• Business Building
• Cesar Chavez Student Center
• Fine Arts Building

PG&E remains on site and additional updates, including any changes to affected areas or restoration timelines, will be communicated as soon as they become available.

This shutdown is being conducted as a safety precaution. We appreciate your continued patience and cooperation as PG&E and Facilities Services work to resolve this issue as quickly and safely as possible.

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

Facilities Services is working in coordination with PG&E, who has identified a natural gas leak on campus near the fuel cell. In order to safely isolate the system, investigate the source of the leak, and determine the appropriate repair plan, PG&E has initiated a natural gas shutdown.

As a result, there is a natural gas outage that will impact central heating, gas-powered appliances, and domestic hot water in the following locations, effective immediately and until further notice:

• Thornton Hall Trailers
• Greenhouses
• Existing Science Building
• Business
• Cesar Chavez Student Center
• Fine Arts
• Student Services Building

PG&E continues to investigate the location and extent of the issue. Additional updates, including restoration timelines if available, will be provided once we have more information. Please note that this shutdown is being conducted as a safety precaution. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as PG&E and Facilities work to resolve this issue as quickly and safely as possible.

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

Please be advised that the scheduled domestic hot water shutdown has been extended. Facilities continues to work with our contractor Eternal, to complete the replacement of several domestic hot water isolation valves on campus. 

We anticipate restoring domestic hot water service by Friday, January 9, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.m.

During this time, domestic hot water will be unavailable to most campus buildings. The following buildings will not be affected by this shutdown:

• All Housing Buildings
• Business
• Student Services Building
• Animal Quarters
• Children’s Campus
• Early Childhood Education Center
• Science & Engineering Innovation Center
• Gator Student Health

Please note that work may be completed earlier than anticipated, and domestic hot water service will be restored immediately upon completion of the project. Additional updates will be provided once available.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve the reliability of campus infrastructure. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Project Manager Victor Osorio Martinez at vosoriom@sfsu.edu.

For general inquiries, the Facilities Service Center can be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

Facilities Services is currently repairing an unexpected failure of a heating hot water valve in the Administration Building. To safely complete this work, a heating hot water shutdown is required.

As a result of these repairs, the central heating in the Old Administration section of the Administration Building will be unavailable until further notice. Facilities trades are actively working to resolve the issue, and additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.

If you have any questions regarding these repairs, please contact Interim Lead Engineer Joshua Block at joshuablock@sfsu.edu.

For general inquiries, the Facilities Service Center can be reached at facilities@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1568.

Facilities is working with contractors JUV and Cal Pacific to replace exhaust fans and dampers on the roof of Thornton Hall. The crane lifts will take place on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 and Tuesday, January 13, 2026, between 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The crane will be staged behind Thornton Hall and the Trailers. (see attached)

Facilities has partnered with Environment Health and Safety (EHS) to obtain the necessary permits.  

The following areas will be blocked off and unavailable for the duration of the crane work (1/7/26 and 1/13/26).

• All parking areas behind Thornton Hall
• All parking areas behind Hensill Hall
• The areas as indicated on the attached map

Please note that no occupants will be allowed in the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th floors of the Thornton Hall building during the crane lift. 

Facilities, EHS, and contractors will be on-site to help with the evacuation process. The crane work will only begin when it is safe to do so.

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