The purpose of this document is to outline the procedures associated with the Facility Planning/Plant Operations Engineering Department.
The Engineering Department is responsible for Plant Operations data processing equipment, drafting and records management, electrical engineering, electrical estimation, mechanical design, mechanical engineering, networking and telecommunications. The scope of this department includes the design of mechanical, electrical, telephone and computer systems for renovation projects and new buildings.
The Drafting and Records Management Section assists the engineers, project designers, and estimators in producing building renovation and space improvement drawings. This section also keeps current CAD and microfilm records of all project drawings. Also assists other departments and divisions in accessing and using the project records.
The Mechanical Engineering Section estimates and designs all plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning projects. Requests to this section are initiated either by the campus departments or through the Architectural Department and are directed through the Associate Vice President of Facilities to the Manager of Facilities Engineering for design services.
The Manager of Engineering is the primary interface with outside architectural and engineering firms for large renovation projects and new buildings. The manager provides guidance and campus design criteria for campus utility, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and communications systems. The Engineering Department is responsible for all outside utility designs and coordination.
The Electrical Engineering Section is responsible for the design, and construction of all electrical facilities on the Georgia Tech campus, as well as the electrical high voltage distribution system. This section interfaces with Georgia Tech and a consulting architect or engineer working on the electrical design for a new campus building.
The Telecommunications Section is the primary interface between DOAS and Georgia Tech. This section's responsibilities include processing telephone installation requests and determining telephone service line and distribution requirements.
The Networking Section of Electrical Engineering is responsible for the design and construction documents for telephones and computer network wiring in buildings. This includes the design for the interconnection of buildings throughout the campus with fiber optics.
Telephone Request
During normal office hours, telephone requests or written DOAS requests made to the Work Order Section, Plant Operations, will be accepted for telephone adds, charges and moves. Daytime emergencies are reported to the Telecommunications person. Such telephone requests are normally made by a person designated by the dean or department head to avoid duplicate requests. The specific location, including building and room number, the name of the individual to be contacted, and a description of the problem, must be provided, so that prompt and concise instructions can be given to repair or emergency personnel.
Emergency telephone information is summarized below:
| Type of Emergency | Time | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Fire | All Times | 542-2200 |
| Campus Police | All Times | 894-2500 |
Facilities Engineering or Facilities Architect Department
On weekends and holidays and after normal office hours, requests are made to the Institute Police Department for relay to appropriate Plant Operations personnel. Such requests should be limited to emergencies and essential facilities requiring immediate attention.
Requests for Engineering Services
Requests for Engineering Services for work to be funded from departmental and special accounts (non-capital) may be submitted by letter or electronic mail to the Facilities Engineering or Facilities Architect's Department.
All requests for services should furnish the general scope and type of work desired; the person to be contacted concerning details with their room number and telephone number; and the person making the request. If the request involves renovation which will cause the deletion of a teaching area, the request must be in writing and accompanied by the approval of the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
All requests will be acknowledged in writing, indicating an estimate number which has been assigned. The estimate number should be referred to in all further inquiries and correspondence.
Requests for information concerning the status of an estimate should be directed to the lead designer of the project.
The project will be evaluated to determine if architectural services will be required. A preliminary cost estimate will be developed and the client will be notified in writing or by electronic mail. Upon funding approval from the client, detailed plans and specifications will be developed and a final cost estimate will be prepared.
The client will be requested for final funding approval and a valid account number for the project to be bill.
The project will be forwarded to the maintenance and construction department for bidding.
Requests for information concerning the status of an estimate should be directed to the lead designer of the project.
Master Utility Map
Procedures for updating the master property map for Georgia Tech will be as follows.
- Basic responsibility for the updating of the utility map will lie with the Engineering Department of Plant Operations Division.
- As projects are completed, as built copies will be delivered to the Engineering Department.
- Upon receipt of the new utility information, the Engineering Department will locate the property on a large scale drawing of the campus property maps. This location will be coordinated with and checked with the Office of Campus Planning to insure a double check.
To insure that the Master Utility Maps are kept current, it is imperative that copies of all deeds or any other documents pertaining to the acquisition or disposition of property be forwarded to the Engineering Department of Plant Operations Division.
Departmental Equipment Installations
The installation of special equipment, including items where installation by others will affect space utilization, ordered by the respective department or activity for laboratories, offices, or classrooms usually imposes some work requirements on Plant Operations. This involves electrical and/or other utility connections, such as special drainage, venting, heating and cooling, or other factors and special controls peculiar to the particular equipment operation. Location with respect to existing and/or required operational requirements, physical space and access to the area involved also require early consideration and coordination. In some instances, the building systems will not be able to support adequately the proposed equipment.
When the purchase of such equipment is contemplated by a department or activity, Plant Operations should be contacted in order to verify that the operational characteristics of the equipment to be ordered are compatible with existing utilities in the building or can be reasonably provided and any other limitations reconciled prior to equipment being ordered. Any installation material to be provided by Plant Operations, i.e., special wiring, connections, ducts, and vents should be determined at this time.
As much advance notice as possible as to expected delivery date and required operational date, should be furnished Plant Operations to facilitate scheduling of installation. This will not only assist Plant Operations in timely scheduling but will preclude undue delays in placing equipment in service.
All work performed by Plant Operations Division will be charged to the department involved, and work orders must be set up prior to start of any work by Plant Operations Division.