Power Shutdowns Scheduled at Five Buildings Starting at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2

Summary of disruption: Five buildings will undergo electrical outages starting at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2 to accommodate the inspection and testing of electrical transfer switches. Power is expected to be restored by 2:30 p.m.

Affected buildings

Building One

Science Laboratory (Building 3)

Engineering Laboratories (Building 17)

Facilities Planning & Management (Building 81)

CLA Classroom section (Building 98C)

Reason for disruption: Allow contractor crews to test automatic transfer switches for the emergency power systems. Testing is essential to ensure continued emergency standby reliability and performance and minimize the risk of unexpected outages to the emergency system load capability.

How does this affect me? Elevators, fire alarms, the HVAC system, interior lights, and electrical outlets connected to emergency panels will not be in service during the power shutdown and testing.

What do I need to do? 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, Electrical Shop supervisor, at Ext. 3044.