TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2024

Campus Preparations for Excessive Heat

During times of high temperatures and expected higher demand on the University’s chill water cooling system, UTA Facilities Management will take several steps to manage chill water use and recommend measures the campus community should take to lessen cooling demands in buildings.

Facilities Management Measures

The campus community may temporarily experience warmer temperatures in some buildings. To effectively manage increased cooling system demands, UTA Facilities Management will be taking actions that may include:

Raising temperature set-points in certain buildings that have little utilization this time of year
Raising temperature set-points by 1-2 degrees in buildings that have heavier use
Cooling certain buildings more than normal during evening hours

Campus Community Actions

The UTA community can help lessen the load on buildings by taking these actions:

Turn off lights when not needed
Leave office lights off in naturally well-lighted interior spaces
Keep any operable windows closed
Keep window shades closed when feasible, particularly windows that experience direct sunlight
Maintain fume hood sashes closed when not in use
Shut off unused office or lab equipment

UTA Facilities Management will be actively monitoring the performance of the University’s cooling system and appreciates the campus community’s patience and cooperation.

Please report building cooling issues to the Facilities Management Service Call Center at 817-272-2000.

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