Dear 3155 Porter Drive Building Occupants,
Stanford School of Medicine Facilities Operations would like to inform building occupants of an upcoming FY27 Planned Maintenance Painting Project at 3155 Porter Drive. This project will include painting the first- and second-floor common area hallways, along with scheduled improvements to the loading dock area.
The purpose of this planned maintenance project is to refresh and improve the appearance of our building’s common areas while maintaining a safe and professional environment for building occupants.
Scheduled Work – Common Areas & Hallway Painting
Project Start Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Anticipated Completion: Friday, November 30, 2026
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday (excluding Thanksgiving Day, November 26)
Work Areas:
- First Floor: Painting of common area & hallways beginning Friday, November 13.
- Second Floor: Painting will begin following completion of the first-floor common areas.
A crew of approximately three to four painters will perform the work, progressing systematically through each floor to minimize disruptions to daily building operations.
Scheduled Work – Loading Dock Area
The loading dock improvement work is scheduled over two weekends:
- Weekend 1: Saturday, November 7 – Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Weekend 2: Saturday, November 14 – Sunday, November 15, 2026
The loading dock will remain available for normal use during the weekdays between the scheduled weekend work periods. Temporary access restrictions may be necessary during active weekend work.
Potential Impacts on Building Occupants
During this project, occupants may experience:
- Minor paint odors in common areas.
- Temporary placement of ladders, equipment, and protective coverings in hallways.
- Limited access to sections of the hallways while painting is underway.
- Minor disruptions associated with contractor activity and movement of materials.
Building access, emergency exits, and designated egress routes will be maintained throughout the project.Contractors will coordinate their work to minimize interference with normal building operations.
Important Information
Please exercise caution when traveling through active work areas and observe all posted signage, barricades, and contractor safety instructions.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as Stanford SOM Facilities Operations continues its efforts to maintain and improve our facilities.