Category: Smoke / Air Quality

9/19/22 Campus Air Quality

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Monday, September 19th, 2022 – effective immediately

End:      unknown

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Campus Buildings

Scope:  Most of the HVAC systems have switched into smoke mode due to the current air quality, however, due to a glitch in the system, not all made the adjustment.  Crews are working on it and expect the rest of the buildings to make the switch momentarily

Services Impacted:  Air quality

Work Performed By:  CPFM BAS and Siemens

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

To view current construction and impacts, visit UO Map.

1715 Franklin Burning/Smoke Odor Advisory 4/25/22

Posted on by jepeters

A burning / smoke odor was reported in the Franklin Building today at approximately 12:00 pm. Our investigation identified the source as a burning paper towel in the trash can in the lobby near the vending machines. The issue has been resolved and we are working on identifying where the paper towel originated. If you have any information, please let us know as soon as possible.

Thank you,

Adam S. Jones, CIEC | Environmental Services Manager

Safety and Risk Services

Environmental Health & Safety

1260 University of Oregon | Eugene, OR 97403-1260

(541) 346-8397 | asjones@uoregon.edu

(541) 852-5685

Campus Wide Wildfire Smoke Control Plan – New OR-OSHA Rule – 8/10/21

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE 8/12/21:

Due to the AQI exceeding 101, Facilities Services has been directed to place HVAC systems, which are part of the Building Automation System, into “Smoke Mode”.  Smoke mode minimizes the introduction of outside air and maximizes recirculation of inside air.  Buildings with fume hoods and other systems which require 100% outside air to function properly will not be in smoke mode, even if they are controlled by the BAS system.

Additionally, please close all windows to help prevent the air quality in doors from further deteriorating.

For questions, please contact CPFM Work Control Center at 541-346-2319 and your questions will be routed to the appropriate group.

 

 

Original Notice 8/11/21

Safety & Risk Services is working with campus partners on a wildfire smoke control plan that aims to reduce the impact of wildfire smoke on our people and our buildings. To help prevent smoke from getting into buildings, we ask that windows and doors be kept closed in all our buildings once the AQI exceeds 100. The plan also addresses potential changes to HVAC systems to limit outside air during these times. SRS will be actively monitoring AQI during wildfire season and plans to email this Facility Liaison list when AQI exceeds 100 as a reminder to check windows and doors and to help communicate with your building occupants to do the same. SRS will also issue a notification when the air quality has dropped back down below 101.

Thank you,

Safety and Risk Services

Knight Library Elevator #5 Shutdown 9/14-Unknown

Posted on by mdriggs

Begin:  Monday, September 14, 2020

End:      Unknown

Building(s) or Area(s) Impacted: Knight Library Elevator #5

Scope: Knight Library elevator #5 (Special Collections elevator) is being taken offline because smoke is getting into SCUA through the elevator. Mechanical has applied visqueen to the openings so no particles get through.

Work Performed By: Otis & Facilities Services

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

Smoke Odor in Campus Buildings – effective 9/8/20

Posted on by jepeters

Begin: Effective immediately –  Tuesday, September 8th, 2020

End: To Be Determined

Building or Area Impacted:  All UO Campus Buildings

Scope:  Smoke odor in buildings.  Stakeholders from CPFM Facilities Services, Design & Construction and Environmental Health & Safety met last evening to discuss the rapid decline of air quality in the Willamette Valley and the affect this change has on our campus facilities and the community they house.  Many of our facilities are required by code to maximize outside air intake (i.e. many of the science/research facilities, University Health, etc.) and we have aligned with COVID-19 recommendations from the CDC and the OHA (Oregon Health Authority) to maximized the amount of outside air in all campus building with HVAC systems that allow such adjustments.  Due to these requirements campus air handling/HVAC systems will not be adjusted at this time.

Services Impacted:  Buildings will experience nuisance odors.

Notes:

  • Additional indoor air quality information can be found at https://safety.uoregon.edu/outdoor-air-quality
  • To report a non-emergency Indoor Air Quality issue, CLICK HERE! If your issue is urgent, please contact EHS at 541.346.3192.
  • Employees having questions or health concerns should consult with their supervisors for direction.