Admin Order 44-09-06 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

a. Computer and work patterns should be rearranged, if passible, away from windows, drafts or heating air supply. b. Dress in warmer clothing, with layers. c. Keep your feet dry. Cold or damp feet can increase the sensation of being chilled. d. Qn a break, a short, brisk walk can create warmth. e. Request a 144 watt foot warmer from Facilities., Used without shoes, this can greatly improve comfort. Staff are expected to be diligent about turning the foot warmer off when not in use. . if a work space is consistently below 69° and this is causing discomfort, employees may request that the supervisor contact the Facility Management Division at 68~-2690 or the appropriate building manager far assistance with the problem. If the temperature in the workspace is determined by the Facility Management Division to be within the expected range, staff~shauld direct any comments or complaints.to their Division Manager. High wattage ~ 1000 to 1500 watt} space heaters are not permitted in City Facilities without the written permission of.the Facility Management Division. In addition to using large amounts of energy, they can cause circuity to overload and trip frequently, cause power quality problems for computer equipment and can be a safety hazard. A radiant heat panel, foot warmer. or heating pad should be used instead. B. WIIVDQWS AND DQQRS 1. Doors and operable windows maybe opened for additional ventilation ONLY when the temperature according to the thermostat far that area gnat a personal thermometer} reads between 70 and 75 degrees, Thermostat readings in this range indicate that no heating or cooling is taking place. C. LIGHTING 1. Lighting, including display or decorative lighting, should be turned off if there is sufficient daylight available. 2. A11 lighting, with the. exception of emergency egress lighting, should be turned off when an area is not in use. 3. Fluorescent ar LED task lighting shall be used in place of overhead lighting whenever possible. 4. Incandescent task lighting shall be replaced with fluorescent ~or LED lighting. Request a replacement fluorescent bulb from Facilities. Facilities does not provide complete task lamps.} 5. Staff may request that light levels be decreased if lighting is brighter than required. All staff affected must agree to the change. D. S G PGGLS Heated swimming pools use large quantities of energy and produce correspondingly large quantities of greenhouse gas emissions. The most effective way to conserve energy use and reduce emissions at a swimming pool is to keep it covered when not in use. Covering the pool reduces the evaporation from the heated water, and also reduces the moisture and pool chemicals that are released into the air. Administrative Qrder No. 44-09-06 -Page 3 of 5