2026 - Alerts and Outages Notifications

Please be advised that domestic hot water service to the campus has been restored after completing the valve replacements.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

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

Please be advised that the State Fire Marshal (SFM) has scheduled a building inspection for Burk Hall on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

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

Please forward this information to all occupants, staff, and stakeholders so they can take any necessary corrective actions:

Below are key areas the SFM will be focusing on:

 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.

1. Overhead Storage
   • Maintain at least 2 feet of clearance below the ceiling.
   • Avoid storing heavy items overhead to prevent injury.
2. Door Wedges
   • Do not install door stops on doors opening into corridors.
   • Avoid using door wedges and keep corridor doors closed whenever possible.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Plenum-Rated Cables and Cords
   • All cables, cords, and tubing run through ceilings must be plenum-rated. Remove or replace non-rated items.
6. 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.
7. 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 Facilities Services has scheduled duct cleaning and ventilation repair work in the Early Childhood Education Center on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 5:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. This work is being performed to address an issue with the laundry ventilation system and restore to proper operation.

Repairs will involve servicing, replacing, and cleaning the ventilation duct. Some noise and minor disruptions may occur in the immediate area.

Facilities BSE’s will be onsite during this time, and a courtesy call will be made to University Police Department for access. 

If you have any questions about 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 standpipe, fire hose, and fire hydrant inspections campus-wide. These inspections will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2026, through Thursday, March 26, 2026.

The following building is scheduled for inspection:

• Mashouf Wellness Center 

Facilities trades staff will be on-site for the duration of the inspections to support the work and ensure safety. These inspections are not expected to impact campus operations.

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

Facilities Services has shut down domestic hot water service until further notice to support the replacement of three frozen valves on campus. We apologize for the short notice and any inconvenience this may cause.

Please note that domestic cold-water service will not be affected by this shutdown.

Domestic hot water will be unavailable to most campus buildings during this time. The following buildings will not be affected by this shutdown:

• All Housing Buildings
• Early Childhood Education Center
• Gator Student Health
• Science & Engineering Innovation Center
• Cesar Chavez Student Center

Repairs may take several days to complete. Campus trades are actively working to restore domestic hot water service as quickly as possible. Updates will be provided as they become available.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this work, please contact Supervising Plumber Ming Chan at mingchan@sfsu.edu.

Capital Planning, Design and Construction (CPDC) is working with the Fire Marshal to conduct an inspection of fire alarm devices in the basement of the Administration Building on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

• Please note: This inspection will include both visual and audible testing. 

As part of this process, the building fire alarm system will be activated for a short duration, affecting both the new and old Administration buildings. This work could not be scheduled outside of normal business hours due to the Fire Marshal’s availability.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this required inspection.

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

Facilities has scheduled the annual fire extinguisher inspections with vendor (Ace Fire Equipment & Service). These inspections help ensure that all fire extinguishers are up to date, properly maintained, and replaced as needed. 

Inspections will take place campus-wide between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. starting Monday, March 23^rd, through Monday, March 30^th, 2026. Facilities staff will be on-site throughout the inspection period to provided access and support as needed. 

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

Please be advised that Capital Planning, Design and Construction (CPDC) and contractor SBay, will be performing a 24-hour fire alarm control panel (FACP) battery backup test at the Administration building starting today, March 17, 2026, through March 18, 2026.

During this time, occupants may hear intermittent beeping from the fire alarm annunciator panel. This is part of normal testing procedures.

There will be no impact to building operations and we appreciate your patience during this testing period.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this work, please contact Principal Inspector Gareth Beilby at gareth@sfsu.edu. 

Facilities has scheduled a domestic cold water shutdown for the GYM on Monday, March 23, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This work will take place during Spring Break to minimize disruption to building occupants. 

This shutdown is necessary to allow campus plumbers to verify and investigate a suspected domestic cold water leak. Please note: Domestic hot water service will not be affected by this shutdown.

We will work to complete the investigation as quickly as possible, and service may be restored sooner if work is completed ahead of schedule. Additional updates will be provided once available. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this shutdown, please contact Supervising Plumber Ming Chan at mingchan@sfsu.edu.

Please be advised: Due to an active domestic hot water leak between the Humanities Building (HUM) and Village at Centennial Square (VCS), domestic hot water service to the Humanities Building and Mashouf Wellness Center will be shut down beginning tomorrow, Friday, March 13, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. and will remain off until further notice.

Facilities is working with contractors Chris’s Plumbing and JUV, Inc. to locate and repair the leak as quickly as possible. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these repairs, please contact Interim Director of Facilities Operations Carl Wind at cwind@sfsu.edu.

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

Please be advised that Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) will be working with contractors SBay Construction and JUV, Inc. to demolish and replace sections of sidewalk and curb ramps behind Thornton Hall. This is scheduled from March 12, 2026, through March 23, 2026.

During this time, parking and building egress in the area behind Thornton Hall will be affected. If possible, please adjust your routes and avoid this area during construction. Accommodations will be made to maintain access to the loading dock and ADA parking; however, temporary delays may be experienced.

Please observe all posted barricades and follow directions from flagging personnel at all times.

Project and Contractor Contacts:

• SBay Construction – Sadykh Seferov, 408-340-3448
• JUV, Inc. – Alex Arkoukraine, 925-546-7982
• CPDC – Gareth Beilby, 209-355-4176
• CPDC – Tyler Brett, 415-231-4466

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact Gareth Beilby at gareth@sfsu.edu or Tyler Brett at tbrett@sfsu.edu.

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

Capital Planning Design and Construction (CPDC) is coordinating with Pacific Glazing Contractors, who will be performing exterior window panel replacement work at the Science & Engineering Innovation Center (SEIC)during Spring Break.

• Exterior Window Replacement – SEIC Main (Center) Stairwell
• Location: SEIC – Main (Center) Stairwell between the 2nd and 3rd Floors / 19th Avenue Main Entrance Area
• Date/Time: Monday–Friday, March 23–27, 2026 (Spring Break)

This work will include the replacement of exterior windows at the main stairwell. Manlifts and related equipment will be staged near the 19th Avenue main entrance. Portions of the immediate area may be temporarily restricted, and normal paths of egress may be impacted.

Safety cones, barricades, caution tape, and flaggers will be present around active work zones. Pedestrian traffic may be temporarily redirected as work progresses. We ask the campus community to use caution and follow posted signage when traveling near this area.

If you have questions regarding this project, please contact Principal Inspector Gareth Beilby at gareth@sfsu.edu.

Facilities Services is coordinating with our contracted vendor, West Coast Arborists, who will be on campus the week of March 16 through March 20, 2026, performing tree maintenance and removal work at the following locations:

Tree Removal and Stump Grinding – Quad & Business Building Area

• Location: Near the Business Building and Campus Quad
• Date/Time: Monday–Tuesday, March 16–17, 2026 from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Work will include the removal of one pine tree adjacent to the Business Building and stump removal of six large stumps located throughout the Quad area. Large trucks and equipment will be operating within the Quad during this work. Warning cones will be installed around active work zones.

Tree Removal and Pruning – State Drive & UPN Area

• Location: State Drive (across from the Police Department) and the easement between UPN and the Corporation Yard
• Date/Time: Wednesday–Friday, March 18–20, 2026 from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Work will include the removal of two pine trees and one cypress tree along State Drive, as well as pruning of one tree in the easement between UPN and the Corporation Yard. Some parking spaces in the area will be temporarily blocked off during this work. Cones and caution tape will be present throughout the duration of the project.

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

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

Facilities is coordinating with Fire Safety Supply, Inc. to perform the required 5-year standpipe, fire hose, and fire hydrant inspections campus-wide. This next round of inspections will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, through Friday, March 6th, 2026.

The following buildings are scheduled for inspection:

• Creative Arts: Wednesday – Thursday, February 25 – 26, 2026
• Student Services Building: Monday, March 2, 2026
• Burk Hall: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
• Humanities: Wednesday – Thursday March 4 – 5, 2026
• Marcus Hall: Friday, March 6, 2026

Facilities trades staff will be on-site for the duration of the inspections to support the work and ensure safety. These inspections are not expected to impact campus operations.

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

Please note a correction to the previously announced overnight tree pruning work at the corner of Holloway Avenue and 19th Avenue.

The updated schedule is as follows:

Overnight Tree Pruning
Location: Corner of Holloway Avenue and 19th Avenue
Date/Time: Wednesday night, February 11, 2026, beginning at 11:30 p.m. and concluding at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026

This overnight work will involve tree pruning along 19th Avenue. Intermittent noise is expected, and one lane of 19th Avenue will be temporarily closed for the duration of the work. All required City permits and approvals have been obtained to support this overnight activity.

Additionally, a portion of Lot 2 will be unavailable after 5:30 p.m. to stage equipment for the duration of this work. Signage will be posted in advance.

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

Facilities is coordinating with Fire Safety Supply, Inc. to perform the required 5-year standpipe, fire hose, and fire hydrant inspections campus-wide. These next round of inspections will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday, February 9, 2026, through Friday, February 13, 2026.

The following buildings are scheduled for inspection:

• Fine Arts
• Creative Arts

Facilities trades staff will be on-site for the duration of the inspections to support the work and ensure safety. These inspections are not expected to impact campus operations.

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

Please note that the previously announced Facilities Grounds tree work scheduled for January 22–23, 2026 was cancelled and rescheduled.

Facilities Services is working with our contracted vendor, A Plus Tree Care, who will be performing tree maintenance and removal work at the following times and locations:

Overnight Tree Pruning

• Location: Corner of Holloway Avenue and 19th Avenue
• Date/Time: Tuesday night, February 10, 2026, beginning at 11:30 p.m. and concluding at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
  This overnight work will involve tree pruning along 19th Avenue. Intermittent noise is expected, and one lane of 19th Avenue will be temporarily closed for the duration of the work. All required City permits and approvals have been obtained to support this overnight activity.

Tree Removal in the Quad

• Location: Campus Quad
• Date/Time: Friday, February 13, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  This work will involve the removal of a tree within the Quad. Intermittent noise is expected, and large trucks and equipment will be operating in the area throughout the day.

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

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

Facilities is coordinating with Fire Safety Supply, Inc. to perform the required 5-year standpipe, fire hose, and fire hydrant inspections campus-wide. These inspections will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday, February 2, 2026, through Friday, February 6, 2026.

The following buildings are scheduled for inspection:

• Gymnasium
• Business
• Ethnic Studies & Psychology
• Burk Hall

Facilities trades staff will be on-site for the duration of the inspections to support the work and ensure safety. These inspections are not expected to impact campus operations.

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

Due to tool unavailability, the campus-wide 5-year fire hydrant testing has been temporarily postponed. Testing will resume on Friday, January 30, 2026, between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. 

Facilities trades staff will be on-site during the testing to support the work and ensure safety during fire hydrant operations.

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

Facilities is coordinating with Fire Safety Supply, Inc. to perform the required 5-year fire hydrant inspections campus-wide. These inspections will take place from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2026 – Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Facilities trades staff will be on-site for the duration of the inspections to support the work and ensure safety during fire hydrant operational testing, flow checks, and the controlled draining of hydrants. 

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

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.

Facilities Services is coordinating with our contracted vendor, Eternal Construction, and subcontractor Market Mechanical, who will be on site to perform HVAC demolition work in the 1st-floor Women’s Restroom (T103) of the Student Services Building. Demolition work will take place Monday, March 23 through Monday, March 30, 2026, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. each day.

This phase of work includes the demolition of existing HVAC equipment within the women’s restroom. No utilities, including central heating, will be impacted during this work.

Intermittent noise should be expected. The most noticeable noise will occur between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. to help limit the impact to building occupants.

• All other restrooms in the building will remain open and may be used as alternate options.

The work is scheduled during Spring Break to take advantage of reduced building occupancy and to help minimize the duration of a future closure currently anticipated for the week of May 25, 2026 (dates and duration to be confirmed).

We ask the campus community to use caution around the work area and follow all posted signage.

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