Periodically, planned or unplanned service interruptions and utility shutdowns occur involving campus building and facility systems. Systems typically affected primarily due to breakdowns, renovation work and regular maintenance include ventilating and refrigeration equipment.
Utilities typically affected include electricity, steam, air conditioning and water.
In the case of a planned shutdown, Physical Resources support staff will call departmental administrative staff acting as regular contacts, as far in advance of a planned shutdown as possible. In turn, regular contacts are responsible for calling or E-mailing other staff members involved with shutdown notification or all staff sharing their building or facility. Co-operation and communication is vital in minimizing the effects of a shutdown of services. In the case of an unplanned shutdown, Physical Resources support staff will follow the procedure as outlined above. However, advance notice of an emergency shutdown is minimal and can only be relayed just before or when the actual shutdown occurs.