Facilities Operating Policy
The University Facilities Department has responsibility and authority for all aspects of construction, renovation, repair and maintenance of all University at Buffalo buildings, grounds and utility systems.
All work involving repair, maintenance, remodeling, alterations or construction of any type to University at Buffalo facilities or on University at Buffalo grounds must be coordinated through the University Facilities Department. Authority for contracting such work outside the University rests solely with the University Facilities; all development of specifications must be performed or approved by University Facilities. All contracts must be held by University Facilities or specifically delegated by University Facilities to a requesting department. Painting and carpeting of departmental space, repair of existing window air conditioners and installation of pictures, shelves, etc. are the only standard exceptions to this operating policy; contracts for these services can be processed directly through the Purchasing Department (212 Crofts Hall, 645-2676). Prior to replacing carpeting, the department must determine whether asbestos is present beneath the existing carpeting; Environmental Health and Safety can assist in this effort (829-3301). Work done by unauthorized personnel often violates the State Building Code and the University's construction standards. It can present hazardous situations and ineffective expenditure of funds. In addition, it can violate regulations of the New York State Department of Labor and the State University Construction Fund. Any questions regarding this policy should be addressed to the Associate Vice President for Facilities 645-3643).
February 19, 2004 11:15 AM