ACCOUNTING - This office is responsible for billing customers for services provided by PPD on a recharge basis. These are services for which Physical Plant does not receive a budget allocation and must be paid for by the requesting department. Inquiries regarding bills for service should be directed to the Accounting Office at 7-3693. The mailing address is 204 Peterson Service Building. The number one goal of Physical Plant is to provide quality services to members of the UK community at a reasonable cost. PPD works hard to overcome the rising costs of labor, materials and overhead, while providing you with the best possible services. Services provided by PPD are charged to work order cost accounts and then billed to the responsible funding account/department on a monthly basis. All labor services provided by PPD are billed at standard labor rates to the responsible department, whether PPD's account or a University department.

CONSERVATION - The conservation of water, electricity, steam and all of our resources is one of the most important responsibilities of the University community. When you conserve, it means dollar savings to the University. Concentrated efforts have been made by Physical Plant to develop energy-saving programs, including computerized controls of certain energy-consuming devices on campus. However, the basic responsibility and challenge for energy conservation rests with you. Remember to do your part - accept your share of the challenge. Together we can make a difference for our future.

DIVISION LIBRARY - Our Physical Plant Library contains original documents dated from 1950 to present, which include contract documents, specifications, shop drawings, key drawings and maintenance and operation manuals of most University of Kentucky buildings. Copies of many library items are available in limited quantities (enlargements, reductions, photocopying, etc.) Information on these documents can be obtained by calling 257-8501 or visiting PPD's website at www.ppd.uky.edu/facilities/floorplans/.

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS - Physical Plant maintains building key drawings, campus maps, outside/underground utility maps, general building information (construction data, square footage, etc.), and miscellaneous renovation and special project drawings involving PPD craft shops. Building key drawings show basic floor plans indicating walls, door and window openings, room numbers, auditorium seating, etc. These drawings are available in two sizes (17" x 22" - scaled; 8 1/2" x 11" - not to scale). Many are available in ACAD format. Copies of these drawings and maps are available in limited quantities. Contact the Engineering Graphics Department at 257-8503.

RENOVATION/CONSTRUCTION - Our Renovation and Construction Office provides engineering and architectural services such as research, planning, designing and estimating projects involving PPD craft shops and outside contractors. This office also schedules and coordinates many large multi-craft projects involving fund commitments up to $100,000. Requests for estimates can be sent either in writing or on a Renovation Request Form (a University form available campus-wide) to the Work Control Center, Room 233, Peterson Service Building.

SAFETY - Physical Plant strives to provide a safe and healthy work environment for its employees. Recognizing, evaluating, and recommending control measures for potential problems are part of our work. The selection and fitting of employee personal protective equipment is handled through PPD Safety. There are over 600 emergency eyewashes and showers on the campus requiring monthly testing and maintenance. PPD Safety, with the help from the Building Operators, conducts these tests. Evaluating, monitoring, and recommending control measures for indoor air quality problems are handled through a liaison relationship with the other safety and health divisions on campus. PPD Safety provides safety and health training for new and current employees annually. The Physical Plant also provides the testing and removal of asbestos and lead paint. Periodic inspections are conducted for compliance with underground storage tanks, ground water, and PCB transformers. For assistance, please call 257-9377.

SPECIAL EVENTS - Physical Plant provides staff services and equipment for anyone holding a special event on campus, such as pickup and delivery services, rental and set-up of folding tables, chairs, trash barrels, risers, staging, lecterns, Kentucky and American flags, electrical power, water, PA systems, etc. All arrangements should be made through the Manager of Operations' Office by calling 257-8491.