University of Illinois Facilities and Services

Daily Events/Building Hours
The university is on a reduced COVID-19 building open/closed schedule until further notice. Please see the updated schedule at the Facility Management and Scheduling page on the Office of the Registrar website for updates. The notation “LOCKED” means the building is closed to the public. Faculty/staff with card and key access should still be able to access any building they previously had access to for essential business.
March 24

F&S Locations Entrance Restrictions
Effective immediately, entrance to F&S locations and on-campus work areas (e.g., breakrooms, storage locations) will be prohibited for non-staff until further notice. (Message sent to F&S employees to address entrance restrictions at F&S locations and in work areas across campus)
March 20

Abbott Power Plant, Chiller Plants COVID Response
All non-essential visitors without pre-authorization are not allowed to the Abbott Power Plant and six Campus Chilled Water System regional plants. All F&S staff encouraged to severely limit their contact with utilities production personnel. (Message sent to F&S employees)
March 12

Building Services-Strategies and Service Levels
F&S has developed updated cleaning and disinfecting strategies and service levels in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 
May 13

F&S COVID Response: Disinfectant Wipes and Hand Sanitizers Free of Charge
In addition to receiving two free washable cloth masks, units may now order disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer from F&S at no additional charge. F&S will deliver the items to the units as they become available. 
May 26

Ordering PPE and Cleaning Supplies
Campus colleges, departments, and units can help prevent spread of COVID-19 by ordering additional PPE and cleaning/disinfecting supplies in iStores.
May 5

Cleaning and Disinfection Guide (COVID-19)
University cleaning and disinfection guidelines for facilities where a person with a confirmed case of COVID-19 was located.
March 31

F&S Building Services Virus Mitigation
Building Service Workers adding disinfecting activities twice daily, including high-touch surfaces.
March 10

Suspension of Construction Activities
In compliance with the statewide stay-at-home executive order aimed at helping prevent the spread of COVID-19, the university has decided to suspend construction activities for certain capital improvement, small construction, and energy conservation projects. 
March 25

Facilities & Services Strategy During Difficult Times
F&S continues to support campus by ensuring every department and division within F&S remains operational. Our commitment to the safety and well-being of our employees, as well as customer service and satisfaction, remains a priority.
March 18

Stay at Home Order and Essential Functions and Operations
The executive order from Governor JB Pritzker will allow F&S to continue functions for essential infrastructure and business/operations. However, starting Monday, March 23, each division within F&S will begin taking further actions to significantly restrict staff scheduling and limit overall work activities to reduce the risk of exposure to employees performing critical services.
March 22

F&S Staff COVID-Related Work Updates
In order to protect the safety and well-being of the campus community, F&S is implementing social-distancing strategies and establishing flexible work arrangements,including: transitioning to remote work where possible, staggering work start times, allowing employees to report directly to work sites, adjusting work assignments to individuals rather than crew assignments, and reducing the number of riders to job sites.
March 18

Infectious Disease (COVID-19) Prevention
F&S encourages employees to follow CDC preventive actions for the spread of viral disease. Additional hand sanitizer, tissues, gloves, and disinfectants available across the organization. (Message sent to F&S employees)
March 9

UI Ride Community Wi-Fi
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Illinois System UI Ride shuttles will be located throughout Champaign-Urbana to help provide free, public Wi-Fi hotspots to those in need of internet access.
April 17

COVID-19 HVAC Considerations / COVID-19 Safety Training
The F&S Health and Safety Response Team (HSRT) reviewed the recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) for the operation of HVAC systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a proactive measure based on the guidance, team members outlined the following considerations for campus building HVAC systems from this information. 
June 1

COVID-19 HVAC Considerations / COVID-19 Safety Training
The F&S Health and Safety Response Team (HSRT) reviewed the recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) for the operation of HVAC systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a proactive measure based on the guidance, team members outlined the following considerations for campus building HVAC systems from this information. 
June 1

Social Distancing Considerations for the Return to Work
The F&S Health and Safety Response Team was recently established to help colleges, departments, and units minimize the potential for community spread of COVID-19.
May 12

Ordering PPE and Cleaning Supplies
Campus colleges, departments, and units can help prevent spread of COVID-19 by ordering additional PPE and cleaning/disinfecting supplies in iStores.
May 5