Category: Domestic Hot Water

6/30/22 Huestis, Willamette, and Streisinger Halls Compressed Air Shutdown and Huestis Domestic Hot Water Offline

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE 6/27/22:

This shutdown has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 30th.

 

UPDATE:
This shutdown has been rescheduled for Wednesday, June 22.

 

Begin:  Tuesday, June 21st, 2022 Wednesday, June 22nd, Thursday, June 30th, 2022 at 7:30 am

End:      Tuesday, June 21st, 2022 Wednesday, June 22nd, Thursday, June 30th, 2022 at 10:30 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Huestis, Willamette, and Streisinger Halls

Scope:  As part of the Huestis Hall Renovation Project, the existing pneumatic compressed air will be shut down for 3 hours.

Services Impacted:

  • This will affect the compressed air in all three buildings.
  • This will also cause the hot water heater to be offline in Huestis.

Work Performed By:  JH Kelly

Contact: Colin Brennan, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-8242 or 541-654-2972

To view current construction and impacts. visit UO Map.

6/27/22 – 6/29/22 Many Nations Longhouse Domestic Hot and Domestic Cold Water Shutdown

Posted on by twinn2

UPDATE:
The repairs have been completed and the system is operational.
UPDATE:
This shutdown has been extended to 4:00 pm tomorrow, Wednesday, June 29th.
Work is expected to take place from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Noise from the construction equipment will be heard in that area.

 

Begin:  Monday, June 27, 2022 at 7:00 am

End:      Wednesday, 29, 2022 at 7:00 am 4:00 pm

Building: Many Nations Longhouse

Scope: Due to damage to a sewer pipe, Roto Rooter will be excavating a small area of ground in the grass west of the Longhouse. The sewer pipe with be repaired and relined.

Services Impacted: Domestic Hot and Cold Water. All restroom, sinks, drains, and faucets will be shut down temporarily

Work Performed By:  Roto Rooter

Contact:  Kyle Harshbarger, CPFM Mechanical and Plumbing Shop Manager, 541-346-5406

To view current construction and impacts, visit UO Map.

6/22/22 – 6/24/22 Cascade Hall, Price Science Library, Pacific Hall, Columbia, and Volcanology Steam Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022 at 7:00 am

End:      Friday, June 24th, 2022 at 3:00 pm

Buildings Affected:  Cascade Hall, Price Science Library, Pacific Hall, Columbia Hall, and Volcanology

Scope:  Due to a leaking 16-inch main steam valve, the steam will be shut down to make an emergency repair in a section of steam piping.   Improvements to the utility steam metering at Cascade Hall will also occur during this outage.

Services Impacted:  There will be no steam heat or hot water during the shutdown. This should have little impact to most building users.

Please let us know asap if there is any critical research that needs assistance. The forecast shows sunny weather in the 70s those days. But this unusual cold weather has caused trouble with heating shutdowns this year.

Work Performed By:  S2 Industrial

Contact:  Kyle Wilson, CPFM Utilities Maintenance Manager, 541-346-2246

6/17/22 Huestis and Lokey Labs Domestic Water Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Friday, June 17th, 2022 at 7:30 am

End:      Friday, June 17th, 2022 at 5:30 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Huestis basement and Lokey Labs

Scope:  As part of the Huestis Renovation Project, domestic water service will be shut down for the day.

Services Impacted:  All plumbing fixtures in restrooms, hand sinks, and janitor closets will not be available.

Work Performed By:  JH Kelly

Contact:  Martina Oxoby, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5880

To view current construction and impacts. visit UO Map.

6/14/22 Lokey Ed (A & B) Domestic Hot Water Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Tuesday June 14, 2022 at 7:00 am

End:      Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 3:30 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Lokey Education (A & B – Building 007)

Scope:  The domestic hot water will be shut down to repair a hot water heater.

Services Impacted:  There will be no hot water in the restrooms and sinks during this time.

Contact:  Colby Amell, CPFM Facilities Plumbing, 541-346-2319

To view current construction and impacts, visit UO Map.

6/8/22 – 6/9/22 Lokey Labs Domestic Water Outage

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Wednesday, June 8th, 2022

End:      Thursday, June 9th, 2022

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Lokey Labs

Scope:  It was brought to our attention late yesterday that the domestic water was offline for Lokey Labs.  Crews have now restored the water and it is operational.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Facilities Services

Contact:  Kyle Harshbarger, CPFM Mechanical and Plumbing Shop Manager, 541-346-5406

To view current construction and impacts, visit UO Map.

5/27/22 CPFM Admin Quonset, Zero Waste, Lock and Door, Quonset 108, MNCH Prep Lab Emergency Domestic Hot Water Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE:  Valve has been replaced and hot water has been turned back on

Begin:  Friday, May 27th, 2022 – effective immediately

End:      unknown  Friday, May 27th, 2022

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  CPFM Admin. Quonset, Lock and Door Shop, Zero Waste, Quonset 108, MNCH Prep Lab

Scope:  An emergency shutdown of the domestic hot water is required to repair a broken valve.  They hope to repair the valve this afternoon, but it is possible that the hot water will be offline until Tuesday, May 31st.

Services Impacted:  Domestic hot water will be offline until the repair is complete

Work Performed By:  CPFM Facilities Crews

Contact:  Ron Warren, CPFM Facilities Plumbing, 541-346-2319

To view current construction and impacts visit UO Map

5/26/22 Living Learning Center Heating and Domestic Hot Water Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Thursday, May 26th, 2022 at 5:00 am

End:      Thursday, May 26th, 2022 at 7:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Living Learning Center

Scope:  Due to a steam leak on a main valve, the building steam heat and hot water to Living Learning Center will be shut down for repairs.

Services Impacted:  The domestic hot water and the building steam heat will be offline during this time.

Work Performed By:  S2 Industrial

Contact:  Kyle Wilson, CPFM Utilities Maintenance Manager, 541-346-2246

To view current construction and impacts, visit UO Map.

5/14/22 & 5/21/22 Huestis Hall, Lokey Labs, and Willamette Hall Domestic Water Shutdown – Update

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE:
The fire water line shutdown will still occur 5/14 as scheduled, however the domestic water shutdown has been rescheduled for next Saturday, May 21, due to delays in materials.  Willamette Hall will also be affected by the domestic water shutdown on Saturday, May 21st.

 

 

Fire Water Line:  Saturday, May 14th, 2022 from 7:00 am till 3:00 pm

Domestic Water Line:   Saturday, May 21st, 2022 from 7:00 am till 3:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Huestis Hall and Lokey Labs (and Willamette Hall 5/21)

Scope:  As part of the Huestis Hall Renovation project, the main domestic water line and fire water line will be shut down on Saturday for 8 hours.

Services Impacted:  All services that need water will be unavailable during this time. This could include lab equipment, HVAC building equipment, fire sprinkler systems, and restroom plumbing services.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions:  If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations.

Work Performed By:  Mortenson Construction

Contact:  Martina Oxoby, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5880

5/12/22 – 5/25/22 ZIRC Chilled Water, Treated Steam, and Untreated Steam Shutdown

Posted on by jude

UPDATE 5/20: Additional shutdowns will be required. Times and dates are still being reviewed by all that will be involved. Activities will be completed next week on Monday 5/23 and/or Wednesday 5/25. The project team will communicate with building users once times are confirmed.

Begin:  May 12, 2022 at 06:00 am

End:      May 19, 2022 May 25, 2022 at 05:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Zebrafish International Resource Center

Scope:  Utility meter installation will require that we shut down the chilled water, treated steam, and untreated steam to the building.

Services Impacted:

  • The chilled water and treated steam will be restored same day on the 12th.
  • The untreated steam to the building will be off until May 19th to allow time to complete work associated with that system.

Work Performed By:  Fortis Construction

Contact:  Colin Brennan, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-8242 or 541-654-2972

HEDCO Domestic Water Shutdown 4-5-22

Posted on by twinn2

Begin:  Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 7:00 am

End:  Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 12:00

Building(s) Impacted:  HEDCO

Scope: The domestic hot water will be shut down for work to repair a leak

Services Impacted:  The domestic hot water will be shut down in restrooms and sinks

Work Performed By:  CPFM Facilities Services Plumbing Shop

Contact: Nic Patton, CPFM Facilities Plumbing, 541-346-2319

Streisinger Hall Rooms 255-283 Domestic Water Shutdown 3/24/22

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Thursday, March 24th, 2022 at 7:00 am

End:      Thursday, March 24th, 2022 at 11:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Streisinger Hall Rooms 255-283

Scope:  The domestic water will be shut down on the east side and in the E/SE area of the second floor to install a new eyewash in the 2nd floor project area.

Services Impacted:

  • This will affect the project area, Grimes Lab, and the second floor bathrooms.
  • Other labs on the floor will not be impacted.

Work Performed By:  Mortenson Construction

Contact:  Colin Brennan, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-8242

Onyx Bridge Room 368 Domestic Cold and Hot Water Shutdown 3/21/22 – 3/25/22

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Monday, March 21st, 2022

End:      Friday, March 25th, 2022

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Onyx Bridge – room 368

Scope:  Facilities Services will be removing a fume hood from room 368 during the week of 3/21/22. Water will be shut off at a localized valve and should not impact other spaces. They will need access to 367 to turn off the valves.

Services Impacted:

  • Domestic cold and hot water will be offline during this time in room 368.
  • Access will be needed to room 367.

Work Performed By:  UO CPFM Facilities Services

Contact:  Tim Allenbaugh, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-8214

Agate Hall and Agate House Domestic Water Shutdown 2/28/22 – 3/2/22

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE 3/2/22:
The water has been restored.

 

UPDATE:
This shutdown is being extended by one day.
Additional time is need for the excavation work for the new 2” domestic cold water line.

 

Begin:  Monday, February 28th, 2022 at 8:00 am

End:      Tuesday, March 1st, Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 at 5:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Agate Hall and Agate House

Scope:  Due to a massive leak, the domestic water will be shutdown to repair the main domestic cold line outside.

Services Impacted:  This will affect the domestic hot and cold water to the restrooms, sinks, and drinking fountains.

Work Performed By:  Roto Rooter

Contact:  Nic Patton, CPFM Facilities Plumbing, 541-346-2319

Columbia Hall Domestic Cold and Hot Water Shutdown POSTPONED

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE 2/3/22: Due to a staff  shortage this shutdown has been delayed. An update will be sent out when it has been rescheduled.

Begin:  Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 at 8:30 am Unknown

End:      Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 at 12:00 noon Unknown

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Columbia Hall

Scope:  In order to make a valve repair on the domestic cold water system, the domestic cold and hot water will be shut down.

Services Impacted:  All restroom sinks, toilets, urinals will be affected. This includes all the cold water and hot water to lab faucets, drinking fountains, fume hoods, and the safety eyewashes/showers.

Work Performed By:  CPFM FS Plumbing Shop

Contact:  Olin Vermillion, CPFM Facilities Plumbing, 541-346-2319

Huestis Hall Suite 34 Domestic Hot and Cold Water Shutdown 12/1/21

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Wednesday, December 1st, 2021

End:      Wednesday, December 1st, 2021

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Huestis Hall, Suite 34

Scope:  As part of the Huestis Renovation Project, the domestic hot and cold water will be shut down to Suite 34.

Services Impacted:  Water will be offline within this work area, which is currently vacated.

Work Performed By:  Mortenson Construction

Contact:  Martina Oxoby, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5880

1715 Franklin Natural Gas Shutdown 12/1/21

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE:
The natural gas has been restored.

 

Begin:  Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 at 7:00 am

End:      Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 at 3:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  1715 Franklin

Scope:  The natural gas meter is being replaced.

Services Impacted:  The HVAC heating and hot water will be offline on the first and second floors in the north portion of the building.

Work Performed By:  Northwest Natural Gas in conjunction with CPFM

Contact:  Richard Vaughan, CPFM Facilities Services Lead Worker-Refrigeration Mechanic, 541-346-2319

Klamath Hall Surge Space Construction Advisory 11/11/21 – 5/31/22

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE 4/25: Due to delays the project has been extended to May 31, 2022.

 

UPDATE – NOISE ADVISORY:
Monday, December 13th through Friday, December 17th
Contractors will be performing wall demolition in rooms 018, 018A, 015A, 015B, 019B, 015E, 015D, 015C.
Noise may be heard throughout the building.

 

Begin:  Thursday, November 11th, 2021

End:      Monday, April 25th May 31st, 2022

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Klamath Hall – 026, 019D, 019E, 019, 018, 018A, 015A, 015B, 019B, 015E, 015D, 015C, and H015.

Scope:  Due to the Huestis deferred maintenance project, the Klamath Prep area will be renovated.

Services Impacted:

  • Expect to hear general construction noise during business hours. Crews will target the loudest and most disruptive activities to occur between 5 am and 8 am.
  • Areas that will be affected are domestic hot and cold water, electrical, fire alarm systems, the HVAC air supply, and the loading dock.
  • Updates to this notice will be submitted for specific activities that may have a further impact on building users.

Work Performed By:  Mortenson Construction

Contact:   Tim Allenbaugh, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-8214

Esslinger Hall Surge Space Construction Advisory 11/11/21 – 5/20/22

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE 4/29: There is still some punch list work to complete. The end date is extended to 5/20.

Begin:  Thursday, November 11th, 2021

End:      Friday, April 29th, 2022 May 20th, 2022

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Esslinger Hall – Rooms 112, 116, 122, 160, 156A, and 166.

Scope:  Due to the Huestis deferred maintenance project, selective areas within Esslinger Hall will be under construction to provide “surge” space for those displaced out of Huestis Hall.

Services Impacted:

  • The noisiest activities will occur before 8am or after 5pm, but general construction activity will be occurring during business hours, through May of 2022.
  • Areas that will be affected are domestic hot and cold water, electrical, exhaust, fire alarm systems, and the HVAC air supply.
  • Updates to this notice will be submitted for specific activities that may have a further impact on building users.

Work Performed By:  Mortenson Construction

Contact:   Tim Allenbaugh, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-8214

Gerlinger Annex Domestic Cold and Hot Water Shutdown 11/16/21

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE:
The water has been restored.

 

Begin:  Tuesday, November 16th, 2021 at 7:00 am

End:      Tuesday, November 16th, 2021 at 3:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Gerlinger Annex

Scope:  The domestic water will be shut down to make repairs to the shower valves in the basement, plus address the water flow issue in the 1st floor breakroom sink.

Services Impacted:  Domestic hot and cold water will be offline to all floors, affecting restrooms, sinks, and drinking fountains.

Work Performed By:  CPFM FS Plumbing Dept.

Contact:  Ron Warren, CPFM Facilities Plumbing, 541-346-2319

Buildings North of ZIRC Steam Heat Shutdown 11/01/21

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE 11/1 at 3:26 PM: Steam has been temporarily restored. Further investigation and steam shutdowns will be required to permanently resolve the problem, but notifications will be sent out.

UPDATE 11/1: The steam pipe repairs are more extensive than originally anticipated. Steam heat will be down to the buildings north of ZIRC, including the greenhouses, for an unknown amount of time. An update will be sent when the steam is restored.

UPDATE 11/1: The water was restored and the restrooms are back online.

UPDATE 11/1: Due to an unforeseen issue with the steam pipe, the domestic water to Building 136 will be off for an unknown amount of time. An update will be sent out as soon as we find out more. The water is still on at Building 130 so please use the bathrooms there.

Begin: Monday, November 1st, 2021 at 8:00 am

End: Monday, November 1st, 2021 at 3:26 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted: CPFM Administration Quonset, FS Lock and Key Shop, MNCH Archaeological Research Lab, Paleoecology Research, Archaeology Research, MNCH Prep Lab, Quonset 108, and Greenhouses

Scope: The domestic water will be shut down for approximately one hour to repair a pipe damaged during construction work.

Services Impacted: The domestic hot and cold water will be offline.

Special Instructions: Please use the sinks and restrooms in nearby buildings during this time.

Work Performed By: Fortis Construction

Contact: Colin Brennan, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-8242 or 541-654-2972

Klamath Domestic Hot Water Shutdown 10/29

Posted on by mdriggs

UPDATE 10/29: The domestic hot water has been restored.

Begin:  Effective immediately – Friday, October 29, 2021

End:      Unknown Friday, October 29, 2021

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Klamath Hall

Scope: A steam valve issue caused the need for an immediate shutdown of all domestic hot water to the building. The time needed to make repairs is unknown. An update will be sent when the water is turned back on.

Services Impacted: All domestic hot water throughout the building.

Work Performed By: CPFM Facilities Plumbing & Building Automation Systems

Contact: Ron Warren, CPFM Facilities Plumbing, 541-346-2319

CPFM Administration Quonset Water Line Damage Advisory 10/28/21

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Begin:  Effective immediately – Thursday, October 28, 2021

End:      unknown

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  CPFM Administration Quonset (Bldg. #136)

Scope:  A water line was broken by the contractors for ZIRC and has caused the domestic water to turn bright orange.  We have been told that the water will be turned off at some point during the day to make repairs, and this may take up to a 3 or 4 hours.  Updates will be sent as information is known.

Services Impacted:

  • Water will be offline later during the day – current time unknown.
  • Water will be discolored for a while.
  • Please use the sinks and restrooms in the Warehouse (Bldg. #130) as needed.

Work Performed By:  Contractor

Contact:   Work Control Center, Campus Planning and Facilities Management, 346-2319

Lokey Education Building (A&B) Domestic Water Shutdown 10/8/21

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Begin:  Friday, October 8th, 2021 at 7:00 am

End:      Friday, October 8th, 2021 at 7:30 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Lokey Education Building (A & B)

Scope:  The domestic water will be shut down while EWEB replaces a water meter.  The process should take approximately 15-30 minutes to complete.

Services Impacted:  Domestic water will be offline during this time, affecting sinks, drinking fountains, and restrooms.

Work Performed By:  EWEB

Contact:  Ron Warren, CPFM Facilities Plumbing, 541-346-2319

Onyx Bridge Steam and Hot Water Shutdown 9/13/21 and 9/18/21

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE:
This same work will also be taking place on Saturday, September 18th, 2021 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

 

Original Schedule: Monday, September 13th, 2021 at 7:00 am – 3:00 pm

Work To Continue On:  Saturday, September 18th, 2021 at 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted:  Onyx Bridge

Scope:  The building steam will be offline due to demo work being done on the building’s steam system in preparation of scheduled abatement work.

Services Impacted: This will affect the building’s heating system, domestic hot water, and steam condensate.

Special Instructions: Fume hood sashes will need to be closed and containers within the fume hoods sealed prior to the shutdown.

Work Performed By: CPFM FS Mechanical Crew

Contact: Ken Straw, CPFM Mechanical and Plumbing Shop Manager, 541-346-5406