Asbestos, lead and Other Environmental Issues Maintenance and Alterations oversees minor asbestos abatement and other environmental concerns associated with minor projects and maintenance. Concerns regarding health and safety should be directed to the Department of Environmental Health and Safety at 3-7362. Removal, modification or installation of doors, walls, casework, shelving or painting. Duties covered in the University's agreements with unions representing custodial and skilled trades employees. It is a violation of the Seattle and Uniform Fire Codes to store combustible materials in electrical vaults, transformer vaults, and mechanical rooms.
Electrical codes require certain clearances around electrical equipment.
Maintenance and Alterations personnel must have ample room to work on equipment. Please refrain from using these facilities to store any materials, surplus or otherwise. To avoid delays, identify hazardous substances used, decontaminate the equipment, post or seal off the equipment to prevent recontamination, and clear the area.