Tenant Handbook

Power Failures

Should a power failure occur, it typically would affect either an isolated area of the building or a large geographic area of which this building is a part.  All public areas are equipped with independently powered exit signs and emergency lights.  These will remain lit in a general power failure, but may only last for a limited time, usually 45 minutes.

In the event of an electrical failure, please observe the following guidelines:

• Contact the Property Management Office at (832) 813-7373.
• Open draperies and raise blinds to let in outside light. If there is adequate lighting from windows, continue performing assignments as well as possible.
• If needed, you may be instructed to evacuate your space. Listen to instructions via the PA system as to when and how to evacuate the building.
• Lock all areas of your premises.
• Do not congregate in the lobby areas or in the street.
• If you are trapped in an elevator during a power failure, wait for assistance.  Your elevator will cease operation but will not fall.  DO NOT PANIC. Do not force open the doors or escape through the roof hatch. Utilize the elevator phones to notify the dispatcher that you are in a stopped elevator. The identifying number of your elevator will be near the panel and the person accepting your call will also know which elevator you are calling from.  The local Fire Department and Building Engineer will assist you in exiting the elevator.

The Property Management Office will attempt to advise you regarding the length and cause of the power failure as soon as possible.