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Summary of disruption: State-mandated testing of fire alarms in six buildings will start on Friday, Dec. 1. Audible alarms and strobe lights will be activated during tests starting at 6 a.m. Fire alarms will be tested on silent mode after 7:30 a.m. Testing in each building is expected to conclude at about 10 a.m. each day.
The testing dates and buildings:
Friday, Dec. 1 through Friday, Dec. 8
Information Technology & Institutional Planning (Building 91)
Cultural Centers (Building 95)
Kellogg House Pomona (Building 112)
Guest House (Building 113)
AGRIscapes/Farm Store (Building 211)
Information Technology (Building 350)
Reason for disruption: Comply with state laws and ensure that fire alarms and strobe lights are working properly.
How does this affect me? Horns and strobe lights may be activated during early morning testing. HVAC systems may temporarily shut down during testing.
What do I need to do? If fire alarms are heard after the morning testing period, evacuate the building. Please share this information with others in the buildings who may have not received this message.
For any questions or more information, please contact: Martin Cartagena, supervising electrician, at Ext. 3044.
Summary of disruption: A project to upgrade existing lighting with energy-efficient lights and install occupancy sensors will continue at the College of Education and Integrative Studies (Buildings 6) starting on Thursday, Nov. 30. Crews will perform the work on weekdays from approximately 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. in rooms that have not received upgrades. Hallways also will receive new lighting and additional sensors. Crews will work around class and finals schedules. The project is expected to be completed by Thursday, Dec. 21.
Reason for disruption: Allow contractor crews to install energy-efficient light fixtures and sensors in all corridors, hallways, offices, labs, and classrooms of the complex.
How does this affect me? Access to spaces for lighting replacement will be coordinated based on classroom usage schedules. Report any lighting issues in offices to Facilities Customer Service at Ext. 3030 or Kathy Hine at Ext. 3408.
What do I need to do? Use other rooms while the work is being completed. Refrain from placing additional work orders for lighting issues until the project is completed. Please share this information with others who may have not received this message.
For any questions or more information, please contact: Facilities Customer Service at Ext. 3030 or project coordinator Kathy Hine at Ext. 3480.
Summary of Disruption: Lights in parking lots and roads across the campus will be upgraded in the latest phase of an energy-efficient lighting replacement project that resumes on Thursday, Nov. 30. Crews will conduct light replacement weekdays during business hours. This phase of the project is expected to be completed by Wednesday, Dec. 20.
The areas and dates of the project:
Thursday, Nov. 30
Lot T near the Fruit/Crops Unit (Building 28)
Friday, Dec. 1
Parking stalls along the fence line near the campus gas station
Tuesday, Dec. 5
Ag Valley Road
Saturday, Dec. 9
Olive Lane near the College of Engineering (Building 9) and University Office Building (Building 94)
Monday, Dec. 18
Lot G near the Children’s Center (Building 116)
Tuesday, Dec. 19
Lot Q service road near the Residential Suites (Buildings 60, 61, 62 and 63)
Tuesday, Dec. 19 and Wednesday, Dec. 20
Lot Q near the Residential Suites (Buildings 60, 61, 62 and 63)
Reason for Disruption: Allow campus crews to upgrade lights with energy-efficient LED bulbs.
How does this affect me? Drivers should park cars at least 10 feet away from any light pole in parking lots during the project. Use caution when approaching work areas along roads and in parking lots.
What do I need to do? Please share this information with others who may have not received this message.
For any questions or more information, please contact: Martin Cartagena, supervising electrician, at Ext. 3044.
Summary of disruption: The California Department of Transportation has announced full northbound and southbound freeway closures and ramp closures of the SR-71 Freeway between the SR-60 Freeway and Mission Boulevard starting at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Drivers should expect delays and look for posted detours. All work is subject to change due to weather conditions or construction-related issues. The closures may start and end later than scheduled, subject to weather and work conditions. The freeway is expected to fully reopen by 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 1.
The dates, times and locations of the lane and ramp closures are:
Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 9 p.m. through Thursday, Nov. 30 at 5 a.m.
Northbound SR-71 full freeway closure from SR-60 Freeway to Mission Boulevard
Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. through Thursday, Nov. 30 at 6 a.m.
Westbound SR-60 Freeway connector to Northbound SR-71 Freeway
Northbound SR-71 Freeway on-ramp from Rio Rancho Road
Northbound SR-71 Freeway on-ramp from Garey Avenue
Thursday, Nov. 30 at 9 p.m. through Friday, Dec. 1 at 5 a.m.
Southbound SR-71 full freeway closure from Mission Boulevard to SR-60 Freeway
Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. through Friday, Dec. 1 at 6 a.m.
Westbound SR-60 Freeway to connector
Southbound SR-71 Freeway on-ramp from Mission Boulevard
Southbound SR-71 Freeway on-ramp from Rio Rancho Road
Reason for disruption: The closure will allow Caltrans crews to perform work that is part of the SR-71 Expressway to Freeway Conversion Project. Real-time traffic information can be found at http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.
What do I need to do? Expect delays and follow detour signs. Slow down and proceed with caution when approaching the freeway closure. Residents and businesses located near the freeway should anticipate noise, vibrations, and dust associated with construction activities. Allow extra time to get to destinations.
For any questions or more information, please contact: Danny Wu, AICP, PTP, PMP, Executive Director of Campus Planning, Transportation & Sustainability, at Ext. 5044 or (626) 464-6520; Facilities Customer Service at Ext. 3030.
Summary of disruption: State-mandated testing of fire alarms in seven additional buildings will start on Monday, Nov. 27. Audible alarms and strobe lights will be activated during tests. Fire alarms will be tested on silent mode after 7:30 a.m. Testing in each building is expected to conclude at about 10 a.m. each day.
The testing dates and buildings:
Monday, Nov. 27 through Thursday, Nov. 30
Water Treatment Plant (Building 27)
Health Service (Building 46)
Animal Health Science (Building 67)
English Language Institute (Buildings 86, 86A, 86B, 86C)
Reason for disruption: Comply with state laws and ensure that fire alarms and strobe lights are working properly.
How does this affect me? Horns and strobe lights may be activated during early morning testing. HVAC systems may temporarily shut down during testing.
What do I need to do? If fire alarms are heard after the morning testing period, evacuate the building. Please share this information with others in the buildings who may have not received this message.
For any questions or more information, please contact: Martin Cartagena, supervising electrician, at Ext. 3044.
Summary of disruption: Technicians from MetaBIM, a space management consulting firm under contract to Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), will be conducting campuswide space surveys during the academic year. Space surveys will occur weekdays from approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Findings from the space surveys will help the university improve its space management capabilities and maintain accurate space records.
The work schedules and affected buildings:
Monday, Nov. 20 and Tuesday, Nov. 21
College of Science (Building 8)
Wednesday, Nov. 22; Monday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Dec. 1
Biotechnology Building (Building 4)
Reason for disruption: Allow the space contractor to help the university maintain an accurate inventory and measurements of all instructional spaces on campus, which is vital to obtaining resources as part of the CSU capital planning process and to enhance campus space utilization. A staff member from FP&M will accompany technicians at all times, and contractors will carry a MetaBIM employee ID for identification. The space surveys are expected to continue into spring 2024.
How does this affect me? Technicians will use digital imaging and measuring equipment inside classrooms, teaching labs, faculty and administrative offices/workspaces. The work will be conducted around course schedules to avoid disruptions, and technicians will only survey unoccupied classrooms and labs spaces. Any sensitive or personal equipment should be removed or locked away during the survey dates, but technicians will work around the items.
What do I need to do? Offices and workspaces may need to be vacated for a few minutes to allow technicians to conduct digital imaging and room measurements. Occupants may remain at their office to observe. Please share this information with others in the buildings who may have not received this message.
For any questions or more information, please contact: Danny Wu, AICP, PTP, PMP, Executive Director of Office of Campus Planning, Transportation & Sustainability, at Ext. 5044 or (626) 464-6520.
Summary of disruption: Technicians from MetaBIM, a space management consulting firm under contract to Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), will be conducting campuswide space surveys during the 2023-2024 academic year. Space surveys will occur weekdays from approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Findings from the space surveys will help the university improve its space management capabilities and maintain accurate space records.
The affected buildings and work schedules
College of Science (Building 8): Oct. 23 through Nov. 1
Building One (Building 1): Oct. 26 and Oct. 27
Art Department and Engineering Annex (Building 13): Oct. 26 and Oct. 27
Apparel Merchandising and Management (Building 45): Oct. 26 and Oct. 27
College of Education and Integrative Studies (Building 6): Oct. 26 and Oct. 27
Reason for disruption: Allow the space contractor to help the university update its inventory and capacity of all instructional and instructional support spaces on campus, which is vital to obtaining resources as part of the CSU capital planning process and to enhance campus space utilization. A staff member from FP&M will accompany technicians at all times, and contractors will carry a MetaBIM employee ID for identification. The space surveys are expected to continue into spring 2024.
How does this affect me? Technicians will use digital imaging and measuring equipment inside classrooms, teaching labs, faculty and administrative offices/workspaces. The work will be conducted around course schedules to avoid disruptions, and technicians will only survey unoccupied classrooms and labs spaces. Any sensitive or personal equipment should be removed or locked away during the survey dates, but technicians will work around the items.
What do I need to do? Offices and workspaces may need to be vacated for a few minutes to allow technicians to conduct digital imaging and room measurements. Occupants may remain at their office to observe, if preferred. Please share this information with others in the buildings who may have not received this message.
For any questions or more information, please contact: Danny Wu, AICP, PTP, PMP, Executive Director of Office of Campus Planning, Transportation & Sustainability, at Ext. 5044 or (626) 464-6520.
To the Campus Community:
In compliance with Section 141.85, 40 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations), Facilities Planning & Management delivers notice to the persons served by the campus water system of the revised monitoring results for lead in the tap water at the sites indicated in the following notice (link below):
Please share this information with staff, faculty and students, or anyone who may not have received this email.
If you have any questions, contact: Joe Phillipy, Water Treatment Plant Supervisor, at Ext. 5189 or email wateroperations@cpp.edu and a response will be provided in a timely manner.
Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable.
(This report contains important information about your drinking water.)
Summary of disruption: A project to replace existing bulbs with energy-efficient lights has begun at the College of Business Administration (Buildings 162, 163 and 164). Crews will perform the work from approximately 6 a.m. to midnight on weekdays and possibly on weekends. The lighting replacement has been mostly completed in classrooms and hallways.
Reason for disruption: Allow contractor crews to install energy-efficient light fixtures in all corridors, hallways, offices, labs, and classrooms of the complex.
How does this affect me? Access to spaces for lighting replacement will be coordinated based on classroom usage schedules. Occupants may experience lack of lighting in offices because of a bad sensor or ballast. The Electrical Shop is working to fix this issue as quickly as possible. The main priority is to restore rooms without lighting and then work on individual fixtures that have limited lighting.
What do I need to do? Use other rooms while the work is being completed. Refrain from placing additional work orders for lighting service until the project is completed, which could extend past the start of the fall semester. Please share this information with others who may have not received this message.
For any questions or more information, please contact: Facilities Customer Service at Ext. 3030 or project coordinator Kathy Hine at Ext. 3480.
Facilities Planning & Management has released its 2022 Water Quality Report. The in-depth report contains important information about the quality of the campus drinking water and the university’s efforts to continue to provide the highest quality water. In 2022, Cal Poly Pomona’s drinking water met or exceeded all drinking water health standards of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the State of California. If you have specific questions about the quality of drinking water supplied to the campus community, please contact Joseph Phillipy, chief operator of the water treatment plant, at wateroperations@cpp.edu.
To the Campus Community:
The Cal Poly Pomona Department of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) delivers notice to the persons served by the university of annual notification in regard to worker safety training, employee work-related injuries and illnesses, work-related injury or illness reporting, emergency first aid, asbestos notification, and equipment safety checks. Please use the link below for details of the notifications.
Environmental Health & Safety 2023 Annual Notification
Please share this information with staff, faculty and students, or anyone who may not have received this email.
If you have any questions or concerns, email ehs@cpp.edu.
To the Campus Community:
In compliance with Section 141.85, 40 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations), Facilities Planning & Management delivers notice to the persons served by the campus water system of the revised monitoring results for lead in the tap water at the sites indicated in the following notice (link below):
October 2022 Tap Water Monitoring Results
Please share this information with staff, faculty and students, or anyone who may not have received this email.
If you have any questions, contact: Joe Phillipy, Water Treatment Plant Supervisor, at Ext. 5189 or email wateroperations@cpp.edu and a response will be provided in a timely manner.
Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo ó hable con alguien que lo entienda bien. (This report contains important information about your drinking water. Translate it, or speak with someone who understands it.)
To the Campus Community:
In compliance with Section 141.85, 40 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations), Facilities Planning & Management delivers notice to the persons served by the campus water system of the revised monitoring results for lead in the tap water at the sites indicated in the following notice (link below):
Revised Lead in Tap Water Monitoring Results
Please share this information with staff, faculty and students, or anyone who may not have received this email.
If you have any questions, contact: Joe Phillipy, Water Treatment Plant Supervisor, at Ext. 5189 or email wateroperations@cpp.edu and a response will be provided in a timely manner.
Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo ó hable con alguien que lo entienda bien. (This report contains important information about your drinking water. Translate it, or speak with someone who understands it.)
Summary of disruption: A section of Red Gum Lane between Lot C and Lot F8 will be closed starting on Monday, Nov. 4. The closure will be in effect until further notice.
For any questions or more information, please contact: Parking and Transportation Services at Ext. 3061.