Funding Categories
The Facilities Maintenance team completes essential campus repairs and assists in the development and execution of projects. From a funding standpoint, equipment repair uses either PO&M funds for E&G space or department funds for spaces not covered by PO&M. Project funding is provided via the University capital program or department funding.
Research Buildings
Research buildings have their own unique challenges in that they are equipped with a variety of complex systems designed to protect faculty, staff, and students. In addition, there are a number of specialized systems that support the research effort. Some of the systems are funded by the department, while others are funded by PO&M. Listed below is a table that identifies the responsible party:
PO&M Funded Services
Distributed Systems
Compressed air systems including filters, flow monitors & dessicants (includes oil-free very dry systems)
Vacuum systems including distribution up to valves
High purity water (deinonized) systems including distribution up to valves
Natural gas distribution systems
Well water systems & conditioning
Emergency Services
Maintenance, testing, and replacement of existing generators
Maintenance, testing, and replacement of back up boilers
Cold, Warm and Constant Temperature Rooms
Lighting, water and power
Autoclaves
Provision of water/steam
Central Glassware Washers
Provision of water/power
Fume Hoods & Snorkles
Air handler and valve control
Power, lights, compressed air, other gases, water and vacuum
Safety Equipment
Eyewash, showers
Emergency exhaust
Humidity Control
Central humidification systems that are a part of the building HVAC system
Local humidification systems that are designed as part of an approved laboratory upgrade
Department Funded Services
Distributed Systems
Process cooling or heating water systems
Storage tanks, distribition piping and manifold systems for cryogens and gases
Cold, Warm and Constant Temperature Rooms
Maintenance and repair of self-generating steam units
Mechanical and electronic functioning of unit
Replacement of autoclave units
Compressors, heaters, air handlers and controls
Central Glassware Washers
Replacement of units
Fume Hoods & Snorkles
Biofilters on BSL 3 hoods
External components such as sash as well as replacement of entire units
Filters on biosafety cabinets
Safety Equipment
Chemical storage vaults/flammable chemical cabinets & venting & plumbing
Emergency Services
Upgrade of existing capacity
Addition of new emergency circuit without upgrade of existing capacity
Dry Rooms and Clean Rooms
Preventative maintenance including HEPA filter replacement and monitoring of operation
Miscellaneous
Special wiring for installation and accommadation of new, specialized instruments/equipment
Maintenance & repair of overhead cranes
Correction of any system that must be re-designed, upgraded, or otherwise modified as the result of a department driven project that did not pass through the formal design process. Examples include modified ducts, department installed fume hoods / snorkles, or added heat load due to new equipment, or unapproved roof penetrations
Shared Expenses Between Department & PO&M (Split determined on case by case basis)
Autoclaves
Damage to autoclave caused by water/steam
EH&S Provided Services
Safety Equipment
Extinguishers