<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Good afternoon All, <div><br></div><div>Facilities <span style="background:none;border-style:none"><span aria-invalid="grammar" style="border-style:none;background:none"><span aria-invalid="grammar" class="Lm ng" style="border-style:none;background:none">was</span></span> </span>preparing for a full electrical shutdown on 9/19 in Boyce Hall for the transformer installation. </div><div><br></div><div>Equipment connected to standard outlets, including equipment powered by the 480/277V switchboard, <font color="#ff0000">will be without power</font>. This includes air handlers, pumps, motors, lighting, and some research equipment. </div><div><br></div><div><span style="background-color:transparent">The intended time frame for this shutdown was </span><strong style="background-color:transparent">Saturday, September 19, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.</strong><span style="background-color:transparent"> Due to various concerns, the outage has been </span><strong style="background-color:transparent">postponed</strong><span style="background-color:transparent">, but it will still occur in the near future. Once the updated date and time are provided, our goal is to be fully prepared </span><span style="background-color:transparent">with your assistance</span><span style="background-color:transparent">. </span></div><div><br></div><div>To help us ensure we provide backup power to anyone who may need it to preserve research and materials, we are asking for your help to populate the <a href="https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/775450d1f608431e8f1f24d59da2fa93?open=menu" target="_blank">Cold Storage Survey.</a> The survey will help CNAS identify who may need additional resources in the event of emergencies/outages. The survey can be completed by either faculty or one of their lab managers. The survey entails: </div><div><ul><li>Filling out required fields</li><li>Entering Accurate details: Fill in contact info, date/time, and specific dropdown choices accurately. Add as much detail as possible.</li><li>Location</li><li>Upload Photos & Attachments</li><li>Review & Submit once complete</li></ul></div><div>Please complete the survey by<font color="#ff0000"> Friday, 9/18</font>, as it will provide CNAS with the information needed for effective resource planning in preparation for this outage and future ones. If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Stark. </div><div><br></div><div>Thank you,</div><div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">--</span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><font color="#0000ff" face="georgia, serif"><b>Dominica Albitre</b></font><div><i><font color="#0b5394" face="comic sans ms, sans-serif"><b>Financial Administrative Officer</b></font></i></div><div><i><font color="#0b5394">UC Riverside | <a href="https://bmpn.ucr.edu/" target="_blank">BMP Administrative Unit</a></font></i></div><div><font color="#0b5394">900 University Ave, Riverside, California 92521 | 1491 Boyce Hall</font><i><font color="#0b5394"></font></i></div><div><a href="mailto:dalbitre@ucr.edu" target="_blank">dalbitre@ucr.edu</a> | <a href="tel:(951)%20827-6256" value="+19518276256" target="_blank">951-827-6256</a></div><div><font color="#0b5394"><b><i>Director of Involvement & Recognition</i></b>,<b><i> <a href="https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/" target="_blank">Staff Assembly</a></i> <i>2026-2027</i></b></font></div></div></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Facilities Facilities</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:facilities@ucr.edu" target="_blank">facilities@ucr.edu</a>></span><br>Date: Fri, Sep 11, 2026 at 2:25 PM<br>Subject: Postponed: Planned Electrical & Air Conditioning Shutdown Notification Boyce Hall — 9/19<br><br></div><div>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:14.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#e4002b">Postponed: The transformer reinstallation scheduled for September 19 has been postponed due to concerns about its
potential impact on ongoing research. We are coordinating with the lab teams to develop a temporary power solution that protects all research and critical equipment. We will provide an update once the schedule and backup power plan have been finalized.<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:20.0pt;color:#003da5;background:white">Planned Shutdown Notification</span></b><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt;color:#003da5"><u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><span>Alfred M. Boyce Hall<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><s><span>Saturday, September 19 from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm<u></u><u></u></span></s></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:9.0pt;line-height:normal"><span>Building power will be available only through emergency circuits. Equipment connected to red outlets or other emergency power sources will remain
powered. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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pumps, motors, lighting, and some research equipment. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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such as UPS units and surge protectors, <b><u>please plan to shut down and disconnect the equipment for the duration of the shutdown to help prevent damage</u></b>. Additional guidance on powering down equipment is available at
</span></i><span><a href="https://ehs.ucr.edu/laboratory/utilities" target="_blank"><i>https://ehs.ucr.edu/laboratory/utilities</i></a><i>.<u></u><u></u></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:9.0pt;line-height:normal"><i><span>Please contact Facilities Services for assistance with critical equipment needs.<u></u><u></u></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">PURPOSE</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
</span><span>To re-install a rebuilt transformer for the 480/277V switchboard.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><span>Kirk Quash, Electrical Supervisor<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<a href="mailto:kirk.quash@ucr.edu" target="_blank">kirk.quash@ucr.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></b><span style="color:black"><a href="http://facilities.ucr.edu/" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">FACILITIES.UCR.EDU</span></b></a></span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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