INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURES 

Infrastructure failure can involve:

• Utilities
• Elevators
• Fire detection and suppression systems
• Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning 

To report infrastructure failures call the University Facilities Management Department at ext. 6470 

Electrical Failures

• Turn off equipment to reduce the potential for damage caused by power surges.
• Evacuate laboratories because of the inability to operate fume hoods.

Plumbing Failures / Pipe Ruptures  

• Buildings will need to be evacuated if water or sewage systems cannot be restored within a reasonable time.
• Turn off electrical equipment to minimize the potential for electrocutions and equipment damage.

Natural Gas Leaks  

• Open windows, if possible, to increase ventilation and let gas escape.
• Turn off all possible ignition sources.
• Do not turn on lights or any electrical equipment.
• Do not use the phone.
• Call the University Police from phones in areas removed from gas leaks.
• Activate building alarms if you believe there is potential danger to building occupants.
• Do not start vehicles within areas of gas leaks.

Elevator Failures  

• Persons trapped in elevators should use emergency telephones in elevators to call the University Police.
• Do not attempt to crawl through escape hatches or force elevator doors open. Only trained mechanics, elevator technicians, and fire/rescue personnel are permitted to conduct elevator rescues.