HOLIDAY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES PLEASE REMEMBER TO SHUTDOWN YOUR WORK AREA PRIOR TO LEAVING FOR THE HOLIDAYS Classrooms / Offices Switch off all unnecessary lighting Power down all computers, copiers, printers, etc. Unplug miscellaneous equipment such as radios, televisions, chargers, and power supplies Turn off all classroom equipment (Smart boards, projectors) Leave reminders to "switch off when leaving" for staff who may come in during the holiday break Common Areas Make sure all equipment and lighting is switched off in meeting rooms, restrooms, hallways, and other common areas Any manually controlled thermostats should be set to 55 degrees (heating set-point for unoccupied space) Kitchen Areas Switch off refrigerators (Christmas break only); Please remember to defrost and empty prior to unplugging Unplug microwaves, coffee machines, etc. Laboratories Deactivate all equipment not being used Insure all pumps are turned off (peristaltic, vacuum, etc) Turn off all water sources to deactivated equipment Securely store all gas cylinders and chemical, biological, and radiological hazards Close / turn off all gas cylinders valves / supplies Insure all biological waste is autoclaved / disposed of and removed from the building Equipment / materials with a risk of leaking must have secondary containment to retain the material Laboratories and research areas must post an emergency contact name and number on all entrances Ensure all fume-hood sashes are closed / lights off Consolidate environmentally conditioned items into a single cold room whenever possible Coordinate with Facilities personnel to deactivate unused systems Custodial Request Do not place any food items in trash cans after they are emptied on the last working day prior to the break. There will be no trash service over the holiday break. Thank you for all you do in reducing energy waste and promoting safety at UAH! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact the Facilities and Operations Department. General Questions Melanie Leonard, Facilities Services Melanie.Leonard@uah.edu (256) 824-2536 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Quanteaus, Assistant Director, Facilities Maintenance quanteaus.jones@uah.edu (256) 824-2544 Laboratories Hannah Upton, Hygiene Officer hannah.upton@uah.edu (256) 824-6053 Custodial Services Daniel Boutwell, Director of Custodial Services daniel.boutwell@uah.edu (256) 824-2558