LOCATION(S):
Physical Science Building
UTILITY THAT WILL BE SHUT DOWN:
Building Ventilation and Mechanical Systems- including Fume Hoods, Processed Cooling Water (Connected w/water cooled equipment), Compressed (Lab) Air & DI/RO Water.
***CONCURRENT ATRIUM SMOKE EVACUATION TESTING***
ALL EMERGENCY AND STANDBY CIRCUITS WILL TRANSFER TO GENERATOR POWER FOR THIS TESTING.
Only circuits that are on Emergency and Standby (Generator) power will experience a “flicker” while transferring.
SCHEDULED DATE:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 (add this to your calendar)
SCHEDULED TIME:
6:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- 6:15 AM to 8:00 AM – Atrium Smoke Evacuation Testing (Concurrent)
- 6:15 AM to 12:30 PM – HVAC Shutdown
Generators (GS-039 & GS-047) will be run during the 6am-8am period
REASON:
Preventive maintenance, repair and air filter replacement.
IMPACTS:
HVAC and Fume hoods will not function during this shutdown. Please refrain from working with hazardous materials during the shutdown period. *There will be periodic interruptions to building airflow.
*** All Emergency standby power will be transferred to generator power from 6:15 AM – 8:00 AM. Please check your equipment after the brief interruption/transfer.
DETAILS:
Please remember to close your Fume hood sashes the evening prior to the shutdown and refrain from working with hazardous materials during the shutdown period.
*For building occupants: There will be periodic interruptions to building airflow during this shutdown. Building ventilation will be disrupted/not operational. Only critical research maintenance operations should be conducted. Consult with EH&S (ehs@ucsc.edu, 459-2553) to assess and assist any extended activities.
Building personnel should avoid entering the building during the Atrium Smoke Evacuation Testing portion of the shutdown.
Please let us know if you have any questions.