Our library contains reports that deal with various aspects of plant operation and maintenance that relate to the operation of a school building. These reports have or will be taken from a variety of sources, including the archives of the Chicago Public Schools. If you would like to submit an article, tip, or referance, please do so at any time. Submit
Plant Operation and Maintenance
Boiler Operation and Safety - an overview of safe boiler operation produced by the Chicago Public School system's maintenance department.
Gas Piping & Fuel Burning Equipment
Preparing Your Building for Winter
Election Day
Many Chicago Public Schools are used as
polling places. We have posted an article that outlines the school engineer's role in
insuring a problem-free election day.
Fire Sprinkler System Testing Procedures
Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation
Asthma and Air Quality
Kewanee's Boiler Room Tutorial
Kewanee's Basic Water Treatment
Kewanee's Principles of Combustion
Monthly Boiler Mechanical Safety Checks
BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL SAFETYWater Still Flashes to Steam at 212°F!
Templates - Use these templates to organize your building operational plan.
Safety
National Safety Council Facts Child Playground Equipment
National Safety Council Facts Child School Bus Rules
National Safety Council Facts Home Swingset Design Maintenance
Environmental
IAQ What can go wrong...and why
IAQ Fact Sheet: Sick Building Syndrome
IAQ Fact Sheet: Pesticides
IAQ Fact Sheet: Air Pollution
IAQ Fact Sheet: Biological Contaminants
IAQ Fact Sheet: Alternatives to Household Chemicals
IAQ Fact Sheet: Carbon Monoxide
Indoor Air Quality and Schools
IAQ Tools For Schools
Facts About Carbon Monoxide
Health
National Safety Council Fact Sheet on Lifting, Carrying, Back Care
National Safety Council Fact Sheet on Cold Weather, Hypothermia, Frostbite
Suppliers
Heating Equipment, Components, & Supplies
Energy
Tips on Saving Energy & Money
Housekeeping
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