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# Create a facilities schedule blackout

# Create a facilities schedule blackout {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Zurich
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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Blackout periods can be defined for spaces, levels, buildings, campuses, and zones.
The Facilities_admin can override blackout period requests.

## Before you begin

Role required: Facilities_admin (create), Facilities_staff (view)

## Procedure

1. Navigate to the list of spaces, levels, buildings, campuses, or zones within the Space Management application. For example, AllSpace ManagementFloor
2. Select a record for the space you want to add the blackout period.
3. In the Related Links, click View Facilities Schedule.
4. Fill in the fields on the form, as appropriate.  
   {#t_CreateFacScheduleBlackout__table_CampusForm__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Schedule | The new or existing cmn_schedule |
   | Schedule name | The name of the cmn_schedule |
   | Blackout name | The name of the blackout |
   | Start | Date to start the blackout schedule |
   | End | Date to end the blackout schedule |
   | Blackout spans for | Display blackout spans for selected time frame |
   [Table 1. Create a facilities schedule blackout]

   {#t_CreateFacScheduleBlackout__table_CampusForm}
5. Click Add.

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