Category Archives: Steam Shutdown

12/29/23: Notice:  Steam Shutdown West Greenhouse 5 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.  

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All steam services will be shut down to West Greenhouse, Friday December 29th, 2023, from 5 a.m. -7:00 a.m. to replace a leaking steam trap.  The building may experience temperature fluctuations and hot water may be unavailable during this time.

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

Closures are often subject to changes and delays, so please visit the OSU Campus Closures, Shutdowns and Detours page for updates on this and other campus closures.

Please forward this notice to anyone who would benefit from this information.

11/17-11/18: Steam Shutdown at Johnson Hall

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As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, the steam system will be shut down in Johnson Hall on Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18 to allow for steam piping repairs in the mechanical room. This shutdown will impact the entire building. The building will experience temperature fluctuations and hot water will be unavailable during the shutdown. The building will be monitored while the steam system is offline for any potential issues.

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

10/11 – Kelley Engineering Center Steam Shutdown

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As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, the steam system will be shut down in Kelley Engineering Center on Wednesday, October 11 from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. to allow for repairs and necessary modifications. The building will be without hot water during the shutdown and may experience temperature fluctuations. The 4th floor women’s restroom will also be closed during the shutdown.

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

8/22 – 8/25: Agricultural & Life Sciences Building Steam Shutdown

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The steam system will be shut down in the Agricultural & Life Sciences Building starting Tuesday, August 22 at 4:30 P.M. The system is expected to resume normal operations on Friday, August 25 at 10:00 A.M.

The shutdown will allow for necessary steam pipe repairs and equipment replacement. This shutdown will impact all floors in the ALS building. During the shutdown, autoclaves, drying cabinets, humidifiers and hot water in laboratories will be unavailable.

The hot water in breakrooms and restrooms will not be impacted by this shutdown.

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

8/24/23: Cordley Hall East, Agricultural Life Sciences Building, Linus Pauling, Nash Hall, West Greenhouse &  Crop Sciences Steam Shutdown 12:01 am – 8:00 am

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The steam will be shut down in Cordley Hall East, Ag. Life Sciences Building, Linus Pauling, Nash Hall, West Greenhouse & Crop Sciences August 24, 2023 12:01 am – 8:00 am to repair distribution isolation valve gasket on the steam line along Campus Way (200 ft east of the north bound lane of SW 30th st.) This process affects hot water supply, heating, and all equipment that uses steam, building wide. 

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

7/24/23: Sackett Hall, Austin Hall & Learning Innovation Center Steam Shutdown

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Revised: Based on Building manager feedback, we have rescheduled this shutdown for Monday, July 24th

The steam will be shut down in Sackett Hall, Austin Hall and Learning Innovation Center on July 24th, 6:00 am – 1:00 pm to inspect steam and condensate leaks. This will affect all steam services, includes heat & hot water building wide.

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