Gives instructions on minimizing damage to schools whose heating systems must be turned off. (Author)

This second article in a series on energy conservation sets up an overall attack on energy waste in the school environment. The campaign begins with proper operation and maintenance procedures. (See EA 005 433 and EA 504 535 for related information.) (Author)

Stresses the importance of a good maintenance program, with up-to-date policies and personnel, and argues that the guiding principle of a good maintenance program is scheduling. (Author)

A set of specifications illustrate the steps taken in developing one employee's work schedule. (Author)

Discusses the most commonly used types of products found in schools: entrance mats, anti-fatigue mats, carpet covers, and duckboard. Also gives tips on proper mat care. (Author)

Describes how a full-scale preventive maintenance program was scheduled, incorporated into a manual, and put into motion by a control card system in Niles Township High School District. (Author)

The University of Michigan has lowered its cost-per-square-foot for roof maintenance as the result of 20 years of continuing inspection, analysis and record keeping. (Author)

Practical maintenance tips for cutting costs in custodial services. (Author)

A consulting engineer describes the characteristics of four common total environmental control systems. (MF)

A new lighting system at a Wisconsin elementary school involved replacing all the incandescent fixtures with either fluorescent, mercury vapor, or high-output fixtures. Group lamp replacement procedures instead of spot relamping are expected to save labor costs. (MLF)

Planning maintenance operations for the seasons ahead results in financial benefits. (Author/MLF)

Schools in Wilton (Connecticut) cut electric consumption 39 percent by replacing existing lamps with new types of energy saving lamps. Fuel oil consumption dropped 53 percent largely through attention paid to the operation of boilers and oil burners. (Author/MLF)

A facility assessment system is used for an annual objective appraisal of how well the school district is accomplishing its maintenance objectives, and as a planning tool for allocating its scarce resources. (Author/MLF)