University of Illinois Facilities and Services

Wellness Support Associates Program Building Entry Signage
On Monday, August 24, Wellness Support Associates (WSAs) will be stationed at primary entrances of campus facilities where in-person instruction takes place. They will check the building entry status of students, faculty, and staff (via the Safer Illinois app or i-card boarding pass) and supervise visitors and guests requesting access inside of university buildings. Facility liaisons are specifically asked to place temporary signage on doors where WSAs will not be located, advising people on how to enter the building. This will help individuals identify the appropriate WSA doors and entry points
August 18, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfection Requests for Building Locations After an Individual Receives a Positive Test

F&S has developed an improved method for departments and units to request urgent cleaning and disinfection support following the confirmation of a positive COVID-19 case. 
August 21, 2020

Face Mask Cleaning Guidelines
F&S established guidelines for cleaning and use of the EMS16 COVID-19 Face shield.
August 7, 2020

Building Services Schedule Adjustments
F&S will create a new 3–11:30 p.m. afternoon shift starting on Monday, August 10. The adjustment will complement the existing day and deep night rotations to better focus personnel on cleaning general facility areas and high-touch surfaces as a part of the organization’s ongoing response to COVID-19. 
July 28, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

Reporting Temperature Control Issues

F&S asks individuals currently on campus or returning to university facilities to evaluate their offices, shared spaces, laboratories, and common areas as soon as possible to identify any temperature control–related items needing attention. As more students, faculty, and staff return to on-campus operations in August, a higher volume of service requests about hot/cold issues and overall HVAC performance are expected.This summer, F&S has continued to review the equipment in campus facilities. Wherever possible, filters are being upgraded to MERV-13, and mechanical systems are bringing in outside air to enhance indoor air quality. Crews are implementing the recommendations and following the best practices from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) regarding the operation of HVAC systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please contact the F&S Energy Management Control Center fandsenergycomm@illinois.edu, 217-244-3783, for temperature control inquiries. General HVAC questions or requests to review a space should be sent to covid19fsconsulting@illinois.edu.
July 23, 2021

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, 2020

Fire/Life Safety Code Compliance
The Code Compliance & Fire Safety Department requests that any fire door that has been propped open have the propping mechanism removed to return these fire doors to the closed and unlocked resting position as required by Fire/Life Safety Codes. Fire doors that are tied to the fire alarm system and are held open with a magnetic holder can remain held open as designed.

Campus Building Fire Safety Inspections
In the next few weeks, the campus will resume fire safety inspections. The inspections are conducted under the Intergovernmental Agreement for Fire Protection Services by Urbana and Champaign fire department inspectors. During each inspection, the inspectors will practice social distancing and wear face coverings in accordance with campus policies. 
July 23. 2020

Hand Sanitizer Safety
Due to increased use of hand sanitizing products and dedicated stations in response to virus prevention strategies, campus units, colleges, and departments need to be aware of safety regulations that control the specific quantities and locations in which hand sanitizer may be used and stored in university buildings. 
July 21, 2020