SCS Building Outages/Important Notices

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

HEATING SYSTEM OUTAGE - CLSL-A - NOVEMBER 13TH FROM 6:00AM TO 4:30PM

TO ALL IN CLSL-A:

F&S will be conducting a HEATING SYSTEM OUTAGE affecting CLSL-A on Thursday, November 13^th from 6:00AM to 4:30PM. This outage is needed to address a heat exchanger head that is leaking. During the outage, building occupants may experience cooler than usual temperatures. Further details about the outage are listed below:

Outage Request Number: 73931

Outage Time : 2025/11/13 06:00 until 2025/11/13 16:30

Outage Type : REHEATS (OTHER)

Building : 0070 - CHEMICAL & LIFE SCIENCES LABORATORY

Building Sections affected : Entire building

Building Services affected : Heat

Building Occupants Effect : Temperature may be cooler than normal

Comments : null

Work order # : 11278349 *CONTACT NOT REQUIRED BEFORE STARTING WORK.* HEATING SYSTEM HEAT-4. BUILDING A REHEATS. HEAT EXCHANGER HEAD LEAKING. PUMP 13 MAKING NOISE ALSO

Reason : HEATING SYSTEM HEAT-4. BUILDING A REHEATS. HEAT EXCHANGER HEAD LEAKING.

Shane Brownfield, CCHO

Safety and Inventory Supervisor– School of Chemical Sciences

16 Roger Adams Lab

217-300-6618

STEAM OUTAGE - NOYES LAB - NOVEMBER 13TH FROM 2:00AM TO 4:00PM

TO ALL IN NOYES:

F&S will be conducting a STEAM OUTAGE affecting Noyes Lab on Thursday, November 13^th from 2:00AM to 4:00PM. This outage is needed to perform asbestos abatement. During the outages, building occupants may experience cooler than usual temperatures. Further details about the outage are listed below:

Outage Request Number: 73916

Outage Time : 2025/11/13 02:00 until 2025/11/13 16:00

Outage Type : STEAM HEATING (OTHER)

Building : 0012 - NOYES LABORATORY OF CHEMISTRY

Building Sections affected : ALL perimeter heat to building

Building Services affected : heat

Building Occupants Effect : cooler temps

Comments : need steam heat shut off for asbestos abatement

Reason : asbestos abatement

Shane Brownfield, CCHO

Safety and Inventory Supervisor– School of Chemical Sciences

16 Roger Adams Lab

217-300-6618

Thursday, October 23, 2025

VENTILATION OUTAGE - CLSL-A - OCTOBER 25TH FROM 6:00AM TO 5:00PM

TO ALL IN CLSL-A:

F&S will be conducting a VENTILATION OUTAGE affecting the listed room in CLSL-A on Saturday, October 25^th from 6:00AM to 5:00PM. This outage is needed to decontaminate air handlers S1 and S2 as well as change the filters on those units. During the outage, there won't be any supply air to the affected rooms. The supply air also provides make up air to the fume hoods so they won't be functioning as well as usual. It is best to avoid using the fume hoods during the outage if possible, especially if working with highly toxic or stench chemicals. If you do need to use the fume hood, please make sure to leave your lab door open to allow for makeup air from the corridors to help the fume hoods function better. Please make sure that any chemical or waste containers that are in the fume hoods are closed and that the sashes are fully closed when someone isn't working in it. Please also cover any equipment or other items that may be sensitive to a mild chlorine-based disinfectant. Further details about the outage are listed below:

Outage Request Number: 73843

Outage Time : 2025/10/25 06:00 until 2025/10/25 17:00

Outage Type : VENTILATION

Building : 0070 - CHEMICAL & LIFE SCIENCES LABORATORY

Building Sections affected : Rooms, A101,A101A,A101A1,A103,A104,A106,AC107,A108,A109,A110,A112,A113,A114,A115,A123,A125,A201,A203,A204,A205,A206,A207,A208,A209,A210,A212,A214,A223,A301,A303,A305,A306,A307,A308,A310,A312,A314,A320,A320A,A322,A323,A401,A402C,A403,A404,A405,A406,A407,A408,A409,A410,A410A,A412,A414,A420,A427,A429,A431,A501,A503,A504,A505,A506,A507,A509,A510,A512,A514,A520,A522,A523,A525

Building Services affected : There will be NO supply air(Make up air for Fume Hoods) during this outage.

Building Occupants Effect : Lack of conditioned air, which is also make up air for the fume hoods to operate correctly.

Ventilation Fan No. : 93.S1 & 93.S2

Ventilation Area. : see rooms below

Comments : Please cap chemicals and close fume hood sashes for occupant's safety. Please cover any equipment that may be sensitive to a mild chlorine based disinfectant.

Reason : Shop 06 will be decontaminating these AHUs and changing the filters.

Shane Brownfield, CCHO

Safety and Inventory Coordinator– School of Chemical Sciences

16 Roger Adams Lab

217-300-6618

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

VENTILATION OUTAGE - NORTH RAL - OCTOBER 22ND AND 23RD FROM 6:00AM TO 8:00AM

TO ALL IN NORTH RAL:

F&S will be conducting a VENTILATION OUTAGE affecting the listed rooms in North RAL on Wednesday, October 22nd and Thursday, October 23rd from 6:00AM to 8:00AM. This outage is needed to change filters on the supply and exhaust fans serving those rooms. During the outage, there will be no supply or exhaust air available in the affected rooms so no research should be taking place. To prepare for the outage, please make sure that all chemical/waste containers are sealed and that fume hood sashes are closed. Further details about the outages are listed below:

Outage Request Number: 73772

Outage Time : 2025/10/22 06:00 until 2025/10/23 08:00

Outage Type : VENTILATION

Building : 0116 - ROGER ADAMS LABORATORY

Building Sections affected : Rooms,RAL : DOA-02=10,11,11A,12,14,17,19,19A,19B,112,112A,216,216A,219,221,304,412,412B,412C,412CI

DOA-03=197,199,294A,294B,295,296,299,390,390A,390C,392,392A,490,491,493,494,494B,495,496,497,498 & 498A

Building Services affected : Supply Air,Make Up Air, Fume Hood Exhaust,Cabinet Exhaust & General Lab Exhaust

Building Occupants Effect : Lack of all listed above.

Ventilation Fan No. : DOA-2 & DOA-3 & Supply & Exhaust Fans serving these units.

Ventilation Area. : See below

Comments : This is a DAILY outage. *These units operate in tandem and both must be shut down to service the filters. Please cap all chemicals and close fume hood sashes.*

Reason : To Change Filters on the Exhaust side of these units and inspect DOAs.

Shane Brownfield, CCHO

Safety and Inventory Coordinator– School of Chemical Sciences

16 Roger Adams Lab

217-300-6618

VENTILATION OUTAGE - SOUTH RAL - OCTOBER 21ST FROM 6:00AM TO 10:00AM

TO ALL IN SOUTH RAL:

F&S will be conducting a VENTILATION OUTAGE affecting the listed labs in South RAL on Tuesday, October 21st from 6:00AM to 10:00AM. This outage is needed to change filters on the exhaust fans serving those rooms. During the outage, there will be no exhaust air available in the affected rooms so no research should be taking place. To prepare for the outage, please make sure that all chemical/waste containers are sealed and that fume hood sashes are closed. Further details about the outage are listed below:

Outage Request Number: 73771

Outage Time : 2025/10/21 06:00 until 2025/10/21 10:00

Outage Type : VENTILATION

Building : 0116 - ROGER ADAMS LABORATORY

Building Sections affected : Rooms 272,273,274,275,276,277,278,279,373,374,375,376,379

Building Services affected : Supply Air & Fume Hood exhaust Air will be off.

Building Occupants Effect : Lack of supply & exhaust air in areas listed.

Ventilation Fan No. : HE-1,Hartwig Labs, Supply and Fume Hood Exhaust

Ventilation Area. : Rooms 272,273,274,275,276,277,278,279,373,374,375,376,379

Comments : Please cap all chemicals and close fume hood sashes.

Reason : To Change Filters in Fume Hood Exhaust System and inspect unit.

Shane Brownfield, CCHO

Safety and Inventory Coordinator– School of Chemical Sciences

16 Roger Adams Lab

217-300-6618

VENTILATION OUTAGE - SOUTH RAL - OCTOBER 17TH FROM 6:00AM TO 10:00AM

TO ALL IN SOUTH RAL:

F&S will be conducting a VENTILATION OUTAGE affecting the listed rooms in South RAL on Friday, October 17th from 6:00AM to 10:00AM. This outage is needed to change filters on the EF-104A, EF-104B, and EF-104C fans. During the outage, there will be no exhaust air available in the affected rooms so no research should be taking place. To prepare for the outage, please make sure that all chemical/waste containers are sealed and that fume hood sashes are closed. Further details about the outage are listed below:

Outage Request Number: 73768

Outage Time : 2025/10/17 06:00 until 2025/10/17 10:00

Outage Type : VENTILATION

Building : 0116 - ROGER ADAMS LABORATORY

Building Sections affected : Rooms; 37A,37B,45,45B,47,47B,49,49B,53,53B,53C,55,55B,57,57B,72,75,76,77,79,79C,145,155,157,172,173,176,177,179,472,473,476,477,478

Building Services affected : Exhaust Air to these Spaces.

Building Occupants Effect : NO exhaust to the spaces listed above.

Ventilation Fan No. : (Old)RAC-104, ERC-2,EF-104A, EF-104B & EF-104C

Ventilation Area. : See Sections Affected

Comments : Please cap all chemicals and close fume hood sashes during this outage.

Reason : To change filters serving these fans.

Shane Brownfield, CCHO

Safety and Inventory Coordinator– School of Chemical Sciences

16 Roger Adams Lab

217-300-6618

VENTILATION OUTAGE - SOUTH RAL - OCTOBER 16TH FROM 6:00AM TO 10:00AM

TO ALL IN SOUTH RAL:

F&S will be conducting a VENTILATION OUTAGE affecting the listed rooms in South RAL on Thursday, October 16th from 6:00AM to 10:00AM. This outage is needed to change filters on the EF-103A, EF-103B, and EF-103C fans. During the outage, there will be no exhaust air available in the affected rooms so no research should be taking place. To prepare for the outage, please make sure that all chemical/waste containers are sealed and that fume hood sashes are closed. Further details about the outage are listed below:

Outage Request Number: 73769

Outage Time : 2025/10/16 06:00 until 2025/10/16 10:00

Outage Type : VENTILATION

Building : 0116 - ROGER ADAMS LABORATORY

Building Sections affected : Rooms; 35,36,37E,37D,37C,40,41,42,42B,43,44,46,50,50B,56,58,58B,60,60C,61,63,63C,135A,136,137,140,140B,142,143,146,148,150,154,156,160,160D,161,161B,163,235A,335A & 435A

Building Services affected : Exhaust air to these spaces.

Building Occupants Effect : NO exhaust to the spaces listed above.

Ventilation Fan No. : (Old RAC103)-ERC-1 -EF103A,EF-103B & EF-103C

Ventilation Area. : See below

Comments : Please cap all chemicals and close fume hood sashes during this outage.

Reason : To change filters serving these fans.

Shane Brownfield, CCHO

Safety and Inventory Coordinator– School of Chemical Sciences

16 Roger Adams Lab

217-300-6618

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

VENTILATION OUTAGE - SOUTH RAL - OCTOBER 15TH FROM 6:00AM TO 10:00AM

TO ALL IN SOUTH RAL:

F&S will be conducting a VENTILATION OUTAGE affecting the west wing of the 2nd-4th floors of South RAL on Wednesday, October 15th from 6:00AM to 10:00AM. This outage is needed to change filters on the DOA-102 fans. During the outage, there will be reduced supply air and NO fume hood/cabinet exhaust air available in the affected rooms so no research should be taking place. To prepare for the outage, please make sure that all chemical/waste containers are sealed and that fume hood sashes are closed. Further details about the outage are listed below:

Outage Request Number: 73766

Outage Time : 2025/10/15 06:00 until 2025/10/15 10:00

Outage Type : VENTILATION

Building : 0116 - ROGER ADAMS LABORATORY

Building Sections affected : RAL South, Rooms; 236,237,240,241,244,245,245b,247,248,249,252,253,254,256,257,260,260c,261,261b,263,336,338,340,341,343,344,345,345b,347,348,349,352,352b,353,354,354b,356,357,360,361,361b,363,370,436,437,440,441,443,444,445,448,449,452,452b,453,454,454b,456,457,460,461,461b,463

Building Services affected : There will be Reduced supply air and NO exhaust air to the Fume Hoods on the North walls of labs.

Building Occupants Effect : Reduced conditioned air and NO fume hood or cabinet exhaust for North fume hoods.

Ventilation Fan No. : DOA-102 Supply and Exhaust Fans

Ventilation Area. : See Section affected

Comments : Please CAP all chemicals and CLOSE all sashes to fume hoods.

Reason : We are changing the filters on the exhaust side of this system.

Shane Brownfield, CCHO

Safety and Inventory Coordinator– School of Chemical Sciences

16 Roger Adams Lab

217-300-6618

Monday, October 13, 2025

VENTILATION OUTAGE - SOUTH RAL - OCTOBER 14TH FROM 6:00AM TO 10:00AM

TO ALL IN SOUTH RAL:

F&S will be conducting a VENTILATION OUTAGE affecting the west wing of the 2nd-4th floors of South RAL on Tuesday, October 14th from 6:00AM to 10:00AM. This outage is needed to change filters on the DOA-101 fans. During the outage, there will be reduced supply air and NO fume hood/cabinet exhaust air available in the affected rooms so no research should be taking place. To prepare for the outage, please make sure that all chemical/waste containers are sealed and that fume hood sashes are closed. Further details about the outage are listed below:

Outage Request Number: 73767

Outage Time : 2025/10/14 06:00 until 2025/10/14 10:00

Outage Type : VENTILATION

Building : 0116 - ROGER ADAMS LABORATORY

Building Sections affected : RAL South, Rooms; 238,239,242,243,246,247,250,251,254,255,258,259,263,338,339,342,343,346,350,351,354,354b,355,358,359,361b,363,370,438,439,442,443,446,447,450,451,454,454b,455,458,459,461b,463

Building Services affected : There will be Reduced supply air and NO exhaust air to the Fume Hoods on the South walls of labs.

Building Occupants Effect : Reduced conditioned air and NO fume hood or cabinet exhaust for South fume hoods.

Ventilation Fan No. : DOA-101 Supply and Exhaust Fans

Ventilation Area. : See Sections Affected

Comments : Please CAP all chemicals and CLOSE all sashes to fume hoods.

Reason : We are changing the filters on the exhaust side of this system.

Shane Brownfield, CCHO

Safety and Inventory Coordinator– School of Chemical Sciences

16 Roger Adams Lab

217-300-6618

Monday, October 6, 2025

LAB AIR OUTAGE - CLSL AND RAL - OCTOBER 8TH FROM 8:30 TO 9:30

TO ALL IN RAL AND CLSL:

F&S will be conducting a LAB AIR OUTAGE affecting CLSL and RAL on Wednesday, October 8^th from 8:30AM to 9:30AM. This outage is needed to test the backup air compressors as well as the newly installed compressor alarms. During the outage, building occupants may experience lower than usual lab air pressure in addition to intermittent periods of air pressure loss. Further details about the outage are listed below:

Outage Request Number: 73751

Outage Time : 2025/10/08 08:30 until 2025/10/08 09:30

Outage Type : LAB AIR COMPRESSOR

Building : 0070,0116 - CHEMICAL & LIFE SCIENCES LABORATORY,ROGER ADAMS LABORATORY

Building Sections affected : All sections

Building Services affected : lab compressed air

Building Occupants Effect : lower pressure in labs, possible intermittent loss of pressure

Comments : null

Reason : test backup compressors and test newly installed compressed air alarms

Shane Brownfield, CCHO

Safety and Inventory Coordinator– School of Chemical Sciences

16 Roger Adams Lab

217-300-6618

Friday, September 19, 2025

CHILLED WATER OUTAGE - NORTH RAL - SEPTEMBER 22ND FROM 6:00AM TO 2:30PM

TO ALL IN NORTH RAL:

F&S will be conducting a CHILLED WATER OUTAGE affecting all of North RAL on Monday, September 22^nd from 6:00AM to 2:30PM. This outage is needed to complete work that is part of the autoclave project. During the outage, building occupants may notice cooler than usual temperatures. Further details about the outage are listed below:

Outage Request Number: 73704

Outage Time : 2025/09/22 06:00 until 2025/09/22 14:30

Outage Type : CHILLED WATER

Building : 0116 - ROGER ADAMS LABORATORY

Building Sections affected : Entire North RAL Bldg

Building Services affected : Chilled water preheats and reheats (supply & return)

Building Occupants Effect : Temperatures will be cooler than usual

Comments : Need assistance of F & S- shut down system, drain, refill, and restart

Reason : Autoclave Project

Shane Brownfield, CCHO

Safety and Inventory Coordinator– School of Chemical Sciences

16 Roger Adams Lab

217-300-6618

Monday, August 18, 2025

VENTILATION OUTAGE - SOUTH RAL - AUGUST 19TH FROM 7:00AM TO 8:00AM

TO ALL IN SOUTH RAL:

F&S will be conducting a VENTILATION OUTAGE affecting the ground and 1^st floors of South RAL on Tuesday, August 19 from 7:00AM to 8:00AM. This outage is needed to investigate reported vibrations with the S-5 supply fan. During the outage, there will be short periods with reduced supply air. Exhaust air will remain on so labs can still be used. Fume hood use should be avoided if possible due to reduced make-up air but if fume hoods are needed, make sure to leave lab doors open to allow make-up air from the corridors to help fume hoods function properly. Further details about the outage are listed below:

Outage Request Number: 73611

Outage Time : 2025/08/19 07:00 until 2025/08/19 08:00

Outage Type : VENTILATION

Building : 0116 - ROGER ADAMS LABORATORY

Building Sections affected : Ground and 1^st floors

Building Services affected : Supply Air

Building Occupants Effect : Short period of reduced supply air.

Ventilation Fan No. : S-5

Ventilation Area. : Ground and 1^st floors

Comments : Shop 06 will be removing an inspection panel to investigate reported vibration. Leave lab doors open to help with make up air for fume hoods during this outage. Refrain from using hoods if possible.

Reason : There is a reported vibration issue with this fan.

Shane Brownfield, CCHO

Safety and Inventory Coordinator– School of Chemical Sciences

16 Roger Adams Lab

217-300-6618