Monday, November 9, 2009

Heat information from Facilities

The weather has begun to turn cold and the heating system in all college-owned buildings has been activated (effective 10/1/09 as required by the NYC code). The boiler in your building is set to automatic operation and will turn on to provide heat whenever the outside air temperature falls below 55 degrees. We try to maintain interior room temperatures in a range of 68-70 degrees.

Please follow these helpful hints to help conserve heat:
  • Close all windows to prevent drafts and heat loss. If you are having troubles closing a window or if you feel air entering around a window, please submit a work order or contact the Facilities Office.

  • Keep radiators clear of furniture, bedding and clothing to allow unrestricted air flow around your radiator. This helps keep warm air circulating and distributes heat throughout the room.

  • If your room feels cold or a radiator appears not to be working properly, please contact the Facilities Office at 854-2041 (8am-5 pm). After 5pm, please call 854-3362 (Public Safety) to report a cold complaint. A mechanic will immediately be dispatched to check and address the problem(s).

  • If you live at 601 W 110th St and your room feels cold or a radiator appears not to be working properly, please contract the 110th St Front Desk or dial 0 on your intercom (facilities concerns are handled in-house at 110th St).
Julio Vazquez, Director
Office of Facilities Services