Renovations and Installation of Equipment

I. POLICY AND GENERAL STATEMENT

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (“University”) is committed to ensuring that construction and renovation projects at the University are performed in compliance with applicable building codes while reducing the risk of damage to facilities and injury of occupants. To achieve these objectives, Facilities, Planning and Engineering (“FPE”) shall manage or approve all renovation projects. FPE will be responsible for code compliance in campus facilities.  

II. DEFINITIONS

Renovation:  For the purpose of this policy, renovation means a mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural or egress modification to an existing facility.  Renovation includes installation of fixed equipment that requires mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing connections or any equipment that produces a heat load that will affect air conditioning requirements.

III. PROCEDURE

FPE must be contacted for evaluation and written approval before a consultant or contractor is hired to perform a renovation project involving any property, building or facility managed by FPE. Requests for renovations shall be made by contacting the FPE help desk (713-500-3498) or the Facilities Project Management Office. 

IV. CONTACTS

• • Facilities, Planning and Engineering
  • 713-500-3498
  • [email protected]

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