As part of a layered approach to help ensure the health and safety of students, staff, faculty, administrators and others that come to campus, the Facilities Planning, Maintenance and Operations Department has taken a number of steps to mitigate the potential spread of COVID and other aerosolized viruses in the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems at Cañada College, College of San Mateo, Skyline College and at the District Administrative Office.

The Facilities Department has had a series of industry leading best practices in place to ensure the regular operations of our spaces supports safety, productivity and efficiency. Additional steps in response to COVID, and in preparation for a return to campus, have highlighted the effectiveness and comprehensiveness of these practices and helped us formalize other important steps in our maintenance routines.

Our efforts, including regular maintenance, ongoing monitoring and frequent cleaning and care of our systems, has proven valuable and effective. Additional quality assurance conducted by qualified staff has found that all offices, classroom or other spaces have sufficient fresh air, appropriate filtration and adequate controls in place. SMCCCD Facilities meet, and in many cases exceed, CDC requirements.