Notice of monthly generator testing

What is being done and why?

Brief electrical shutdowns are scheduled so that monthly testing can be done on life safety generators. To learn more about why F&S does monthly generator tests, visit our emergency generator resource page.

How will it impact building occupants?

• • All receptacles, lighting and equipment that are connected to emergency power will be shut down twice for up to 15 seconds each time.
  • The first outage is estimated to take place at 2 PM. The second outage is estimated to take place between 3 PM and 3:30 PM.
  • Receptacles, lighting, and equipment that are connected to normal power will not be affected.
  • In addition, the following specific equipment and/or areas that are connected to emergency power will be impacted:
  • • Emergency Lights and Exit Signs
    • Fire Alarm Panel
    • CCTV Camera
    • Elevator #1
    • Elevator #2
    • Cooling Tower Electric Heater
    • MCC-1E
      • Chiller Exhaust Fan
      • Storm Pumps
      • Sanitary Pumps
      • Diesel Fuel Pumps
      • Sprinkler Jockey Pump

Who do I contact for more information?

If you have questions or concerns about this life safety generator testing, please contact Cheung Chow, P.Eng., electrical systems engineer at [email protected].

Issued by

Stan Chow
Senior Project Manager, University Planning, Design & Construction