5/13/2026: VB - Brief Power Disruption & Exhaust Odor
PSU 2FIX
UPCOMING IMPACT NOTICE
FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION* * Deans, Directors & Department Chairs: Please distribute to your department personnel * *
LOCATION: Vanport Building (VB)
DURATION: 5/13/2026 from 6:00:00 AM to 7:00:00 AM
PROJECT INFORMATION: Perform Monthly NFPA 110 automatic transfer switch test and emergency generator run. Test will last 40 minutes.
PROJECT BENEFITS: Regular testing of the emergency power systems of the building is required by NFPA 110 and should be tested to make sure the systems function properly in an emergency.
IMPACT: There will be a brief flicker in lighting and elevators will return the to lobby and park. Only elevators powered by emergency power will then resume service. The generator can be heard from the street, and a small bit of diesel exhaust will be detected.
ACCESSIBILITY IMPACTS: Some elevators will not be operating during the test. This will cause some delay in travel up and down the floors.
PROJECT COORDINATORS:
| NAME | PHONE | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Silliman |
971-413-3199 |
joshua....@trossmaintenance.com |
| Kyle Kowalewski |
360-624-5440 |
kyle.ko...@trossmaintenance.com |
| Marc Wilkins |
503-577-6898 |
van...@premgrp.com |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
If the above coordinator(s) are unavailable, please contact: 503-725-3738
Emergencies call Campus Public Safety: 503-725-4407
Work Control Center
Facilities and Property Management
202 University Services Building
617 SW Montgomery
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: 503-725-2FIX
Email: 2F...@pdx.edu
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