General Services
Safety and Security
Major System Failure Policy
(Electric, Heat, Central Air Conditioning, Gas Leak, Water/Sewer)
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01. Policy Statement ........................................................................................................................ 2
02. Procedure .................................................................................................................................. 2
03. Emergency Contacts ................................................................................................................. 2
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General Services
Safety and Security
01. Policy Statement
All reasonable efforts will be made to provide temporary service until permanent repairs are
made. If the safety of the building occupants cannot be assured, senior management will be
consulted for the relocation of occupants. We are committed to maintaining the safety of our
community and buildings and to provide a safe and secure environment while assessing the
situation.
02. Procedure
In the event of any major system failure Security or the Maintenance Mechanic on duty will advise
management of the situation in the following order:
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University Maintenance Supervisor
Asst. Director or Director of Buildings and Grounds
Director of Physical Plant
AVP for Facilities Management
An immediate assessment will be made to determine if all life safety systems are operational and
that no hazardous conditions are present. [The senior facilities management/security person on
site will make the final determination if any building is safe to occupy or if there should be
relocation to another building or campus.]
Restoration of services will begin as soon as the safety and security of occupants and workers
can be assured.
First responders shall conform to the following procedure as much as possible.
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Access the situation
o Ensure the safety of occupants
o Ensure the safety of workers
Abate hazardous conditions
o Secure University property to prevent further damage.
Notify management
03. Emergency Contacts
You can dial 777 from any Pace phone in the event of an emergency or press the security button
on your Pace phone.
Safety & Security
 New York Campus: (212) 346-1800
 Pleasantville Campus: (914)773-3400
 Briarcliff Campus: (914) 923-2700
 White Plains Campus: (914) 422-411
Buildings & Grounds
 Westchester: (914) 923-2725
 New York: (212) 346-1521
 White Plains: (914) 422-4088
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