Bismarck State College will at all times take a proactive approach to snow and ice removal on campus. The safety of employees, students and general public is to be considered at all times when it's necessary to remove snow/ice.

Snow removal on campus will be done on sidewalks with a light dusting of snow and parking lots when accumulations are above 1" of snow.

Snow removal procedures for parking lots and sidewalks will be initiated by the Grounds Supervisor. All employees assisting with snow removal will be directed by the Grounds Supervisor. Custodial staff may be called if necessary.

Snow removal procedures are to be completed by 7:00 a.m. Snow removal procedures may need to be repeated during the day, if snow conditions continue.

Sidewalks - Order Of Removal:

1. Werner Hall area
2. Library area
3. Schafer Hall area
4. J.S.C. area
5. Swensen Hall area
6. Student Union area
7. Tech Center area
8. Mystic Hall area
9. Armory area
10. Horizon Building
11. Lidstrom Hall area
12. NECE area
13. Meadowlark Building area

The order of removal may change due to the amount of accumulation and current weather conditions.

Parking Lot Removal Order:

1. West of Armory
2. Schafer Hall staff
3. North of Student Union
4. Library Lot
5. Visitor Lot
6. Student Union Lot
7. Tech Center Lot
8. Swensen Hall Lot
9. Werner Hall Lot
10. Mystic Hall Lot
11. Horizon Building Lot
12. Lidstrom Hall Lot
13. NECE Lot
14. Meadowlark Building Lot

The priority order may change due to accumulation amounts and current weather conditions.

Salting/Sanding

All sidewalks/stairs are to be checked for ice or compacted snow daily. Any area that has an accumulation needs to be salted immediately.

All parking lots need to be sanded from freezing rain or compacted snow. Sanding should be done prior to 7:00 a.m. but may be necessary to do during the day if conditions warrant it.

Custodians in respective buildings are to maintain doorways and adjacent sidewalk areas free of snow and ice during the normal work shifts and during special events.

Record Keeping

A log is to be maintained on all snow removal activities. Record date, type of activity (snow removal, sanding, sidewalks, etc) time it started and ended, location of activity and who completed. Click Here to Print Out the Snow Ice Removal Log

Snow/ice removal is to be a top priority during winter months to insure the safety of everyone. At all times Bismarck State College employees are to notify the Physical Plant office of any potential hazard areas and are to be taken care of immediately.