Category Archives: Air/Ventilation System Shutdown

1/6 – ALS Building Closure for Air Systems Shutdown

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As part of building controls and equipment replacement projects at the Agriculture and Life Sciences Building, the building will be closed on Saturday, January 6 from 5 A.M. to 7 A.M. The air handling and exhaust system will be shut down building-wide. The building will be fully closed and entry will not be permitted.

Reasonable indoor temperatures will be maintained during the shutdown and there will not be impacts to other equipment or building systems.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Justin Fuszek at (541) 740-5260.  

12/27: Magruder Hall Electrical Shutdown Room 274

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An electrical shutdown will occur at Magruder Hall on Wednesday, December 27 from 6 A.M. to 10 A.M. The shutdown will impact the wet lab in Room 274 along with supporting HVAC and cold room equipment. The HVAC system and air flow in these areas will be affected during this shutdown.

What do you need to do to prepare for this outage? 

Please make sure that all computers, printers, copiers and other electronic devices are turned off prior to Wednesday, December 27. If you have an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS), also known as a battery back-up, please be sure to turn it off as well. 

Employees scheduled to work when buildings are without power should consult with their supervisors regarding work schedules. For more information regarding work scheduling, please refer to the instructions regarding Interruptions of University Operations.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Building Manager Ryan Mitchell at (541) 619-7791.

9/19-9/20/23: Nash Air Handler Shutdown

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Nash AHU59 (air handler units) will be shut down to replace failed VFD drives for fan motors,  AHU59 will be shutdown from 6am September 19th to 4pm September 20th. This will affect air flow to the labs on all floors and there will be very limited heating or cooling during this time. Exhaust fans will continue to run but fume hoods should not be used during this time and fume hood sashes should remain closed.

For questions or comments on this closure contact Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.

9/19/23: Ag. Life & Sciences Supply Fans Shutdown 7:30 am- 12:00 pm

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The building air fans will be shut down one at a time to perform preventive maintenance and change air filters in Ag. Life & Sciences September 19, 2023 7:30 am – 12:00 pm. Building occupants may notice slight pressure & air flow changes throughout the building.

For questions or comments on this closure contact Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.

8/11-8/30: Air Conditioning Shutdown Kelley Engineering & Johnson Hall

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As part of the Kelley Engineering District Utility Plant project, the air conditioning system will be shut down in Kelley Engineering Center and Johnson Hall from Friday, August 11 through Wednesday, August 30.

For questions or comments on this project, contact Project Manager Ryan Wilson at (503) 779-3488.  

7/6: Chilled Water/Air Conditioning System Shutdown Kelley & Johnson Hall

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As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, the chilled water cooling system will be temporarily shut down in Kelley Engineering Center and Johnson Hall on Thursday, July 6 from 5 A.M. to 1 P.M to allow for piping work. The chilled water system controls the air conditioning in the impacted buildings.

The buildings will experience higher than normal temperatures, but the server rooms will not be impacted by this shutdown. ADA access will be maintained during this project.

Other possible impacts include noise and dust near the work site.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Justin Fuszek (541) 740-5260.

6/19: ALS Building HVAC Air Handler Testing

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The HVAC system in the Agriculture and Life Sciences Building will undergo air handler testing on Monday, June 19 from 8 A.M. to 3 P.M. The testing process will involve intermittent system shutdown. Airflow and building pressure will be affected, but impacts will be minimal and of short duration. Building exhaust systems and fume hoods will not be affected during the shutdown.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Justin Fuszek at (541) 740-5260.

3/30/23: Exhaust & Supply Air Shutdown Johnson Hall 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

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The exhaust and supply air in Johnson Hall will be shut down for maintenance March 30, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.  All fume hood exhaust will be shutdown, sashes should be kept closed. This will also affect heating/cooling of the lab spaces on the north side 2nd and  3rd floors of the building.

For questions or comments on this closure contact Facilities Services 541-737-2969.

3/27-3/29/23: Exhaust & Supply Air Shutdown Richardson Hall

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The exhaust and supply air in Richardson Hall will be shut down for maintenance March 27, 7:00 am –  March 29, 4:00 pm.  All fume hood exhaust will be shutdown, sashes should be kept closed. This will also affect lab air and building heat throughout the building.

For questions or comments on this closure contact Facilities Services 541-737-2969.

3/27-3/31: Cordley West HVAC Work & Construction Activities During Spring Break

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As part of the Cordley Hall Renewal project, Cordley Hall will be significantly impacted by construction and maintenance work during OSU Spring Break week, March 27 – March 31. Contractors will be working on many of the building’s systems, including the HVAC and fire alarms.

Cordley West HVAC work: impacts include fluctuations in the building’s air flow and exhaust systems. 

Cordley West fire alarm: testing of building fire alarms will occur.

Construction activities on Campus Way: expect to see cranes on Campus Way related to the Cordley East project. Emergency access will be maintained. Pedestrian access will be available on the south side of Campus Way.

The map shows the west wing of Cordley Hall highlighted. An area of crane activity is marked on Campus Way, just south of the east wing of Cordley Hall.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Jason Lundy at (541) 270-0193