Requirements required prior to submitting request:
Requesting an Facilities Management evaluation for the use of a portable space heater
First, submit a request through the Facilities Management Customer Portal.
The problem code should read "Scheduling of Building Mechanical Systems, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) by Energy Managers." The request description should read "Evaluate office area for possible need for space heater."
Energy Management will evaluate the work area and determine if heating conditions are within normal operating parameters. The request may then be forwarded to Facilities Management O&M to ensure that the building's HVAC system is working properly.
If it is determined that the work area would require supplemental heating, the request will then be forwarded to Environmental Health and safety to determine if it is safe to operate a portable space heater.
Daily operation requirements:
Operator should inspect the heater and cord for any damage and proper operation, if any damage is found or heater is not operating properly operator should stop using the space heater. Heater must be turned off and unplugged when office is not occupied.
Environmental Health and Safety Department through the University Fire Marshal, reserve the right to inspect and declare any space heater "unapproved" if it creates a hazard or is inappropriate for a particular location based on specific circumstances, codes, and/or legal requirements.