Early Department. Closing due to lack of Climate Control (413)

Category: TIME AWAY FROM WORK
Issued: January 1, 1993
Revised: July 1, 2004
Responsible Office: Employee and Labor Relations (212) 870-2801

During unusual internal climate conditions, every effort will be made to continue essential services to the University and the Community. However, when and where extreme temperature conditions exist, an early closing of an office, laboratory, or other location may be authorized.

Vice Presidents, Deans or Directors may authorize such an early closing subject to prior review with Employee and Labor Relations. Before authorizing a closing, all reasonable alternatives must be considered.

An early closing should be authorized only for the specific locations affected by the extreme temperature. The Assistant Vice Presidents of Facilities Management, Environmental Health and Radiation Safety and the Department of Public Security must be notified prior to closing of the facility.