Physical Facilities Management is a service delivery department at the Howard University, chartered with the responsibility for planning, constructing, renovating, maintaining and repairing the university s facilities. The department is also responsible for providing continuous electric power service; heating, ventilation and air conditioning services; fire alarm system and other safety services; grounds care maintenance and refuse collection; and custodial, craft and transportation services. Its environmental health and safety unit advise and consult in matters relating to the health and safety of faculty, staff, students and visitors, and in matters related to regulatory compliance programs for campus administrative and academic activities. Physical Facilities Management is located in Washington, D.C.