LAUGHLINAFBI32-1002 — Access To Mechanical/boiler/equipment Rooms

LAUGHLINAFBI32-1002 governs access to mechanical, boiler, and equipment rooms on Laughlin AFB, including authorized exceptions and room-entry controls.

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  • Publication number: LAUGHLINAFBI32-1002
  • Title: ACCESS TO MECHANICAL/BOILER/EQUIPMENT ROOMS
  • Date: 2023-06-13

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It identifies personnel and purposes for access to specified facilities, including inspections, servicing, communications maintenance, and generator operations. It restricts equipment operation, electrical-room storage, telephone repair access, and contractor entry and key control.

Applies to: This publication implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 32-10, Installations and Facilities. It establishes procedures to permit access to certain rooms on Laughlin AFB and applies to individuals at all levels who have access or want to gain access to certain rooms/buildings.

Topics covered

  • Mechanical room access
  • Boiler room access
  • Equipment room access
  • Facility access requirements
  • Heating and air conditioning equipment
  • Electrical equipment room storage
  • Contractor entry authorization
  • Telephone company access

Questions and answers

Who may start, stop, adjust, or tamper with facility heating or air conditioning equipment?

No one, except as identified in paragraph 2, may start, stop, adjust or tamper with any facility heating or air conditioning equipment. (paragraph 4)

Can electrical equipment rooms be used for storage?

No one (listed here or not) may use any electrical equipment room for storage. (paragraph 5)

When may contractors enter mechanical and equipment rooms?

Contractors may only enter mechanical rooms and equipment rooms when authorized by the 47th Contracting Squadron (extension 298-5117) or by the 47th Civil Engineer Squadron. (paragraph 6)

What must contractors do before entering a mechanical or equipment room?

Contractors must first sign out the appropriate room key from the Energy Management Controls Systems (EMCS), extension 298-5398, office located in Building 121. (paragraph 6)

What access is provided for Building 222?

Generator controls require monthly inspections and in the event generator does not come on-line automatically, turn on generator. Shutdown HVAC equipment. (paragraph 2)

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