Olmos Tower Building Power Outage
Delayed until Fall 2019
Delayed until Fall 2019
The correct new building power switch, part of the future common-area fire sprinkler system has not arrived yet.
As mentioned in OT Board minutes and other communications, the switch install requires that all electrical power to Olmos Tower be shut off.
A tentative date for the outage is to be determined sometime in the Fall of 2019. Once Texas Chillers and CPS start the work, the power will likely be shut off from 8am to 2pm (could be shorter or could be longer.)
The install requires all electrical power to be shut off for the entire building. You will receive a call, text and/or email informing once our powered is restored. Below is information for residents to prepare for the full building power outage:
Unit Access
Amenities. During the outage there will be:
Both the upper and lower parking garage gates/doors will remain open throughout the outage.
Every effort will be made to keep the power outage as short as possible. We regret the huge inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation. This installation is a big step in ensuring that our future fire suppression system will function properly.
We urge all residents to begin planning for the power interruption. If you have any questions, please contact Gwen. Stay tuned for further updates and the confirmed date and time.
Thank you,
Gwen Peterson
Manager
Olmos Tower Condominium Association, Inc.
210-824-6661
As mentioned in OT Board minutes and other communications, the switch install requires that all electrical power to Olmos Tower be shut off.
A tentative date for the outage is to be determined sometime in the Fall of 2019. Once Texas Chillers and CPS start the work, the power will likely be shut off from 8am to 2pm (could be shorter or could be longer.)
The install requires all electrical power to be shut off for the entire building. You will receive a call, text and/or email informing once our powered is restored. Below is information for residents to prepare for the full building power outage:
Unit Access
- Elevator Service. There will be no elevator service during the outage (Residents should either exit before the power is cut off or stay in your unit for the duration.)
- Stairwells. Although the stairwells will be open, the regular stairwell lights will be off. The emergency lights will operate for only about 1 hour after the power shut off. Thus, the stairwells will eventually be completely dark.
- Hallways. Hallways will also be completely dark after the hallway emergency lights go off.
- Unit Doorways. If your residence door operates with an electronic lock, plan how you will enter or leave your unit if necessary during the power outage.
Amenities. During the outage there will be:
- No air conditioning (hot or cold).
- No water (toilets will not refill if flushed.)
- No power to refrigerators (avoid opening them to keep the inside as cold as possible.)
- No WIFI or ability to charge your phones (charge everything the night before.)
- No outside contractors in the building.
- No package deliveries to the units (Doorman will still receive packages).
- US Mail will be delivered to the lobby mail boxes. (rain, sleet, or power switch install!)
Both the upper and lower parking garage gates/doors will remain open throughout the outage.
Every effort will be made to keep the power outage as short as possible. We regret the huge inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation. This installation is a big step in ensuring that our future fire suppression system will function properly.
We urge all residents to begin planning for the power interruption. If you have any questions, please contact Gwen. Stay tuned for further updates and the confirmed date and time.
Thank you,
Gwen Peterson
Manager
Olmos Tower Condominium Association, Inc.
210-824-6661