Repairs and maintenance of laboratory facilities are the responsibility of the Georgia Tech Facilities Maintenance Department. Their responsibilities include but are not limited to electrical systems, lighting systems, plumbing systems, air handling systems, and the exhaust ventilation system.

Requests for repairs should be made through the Building Manager.  Problems with exhaust ventilation systems / fume hoods are considered an immediate safety hazard and should be brought to the immediate attention of Environmental Health and Safety (404-894-4635). 

Maintenance workers entering laboratories are specifically prohibited from moving chemicals or chemical apparatuses to access the area where they must work; it is the responsibility of the lab group to clear these items away from the area in order to allow the work to be completed. For example, fume hoods must be cleared of all chemicals for repairs to be made to the interior of the hood; storage areas under sinks must be cleared of all items for repairs on faucets and drains.  To facilitate this, it is suggested that the lab group provide a contact number of someone who can assist with this at the time that the work request is submitted to the Building Manager.