Fire Alarm Testing Scheduled in 15 Buildings Starting at 6 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16

Summary of disruption: State-mandated testing of new fire alarms in 15 buildings will begin on Thursday, Nov. 16. Audible alarms and strobe lights will be activated during tests. Fire alarms will be tested on silent mode after 7:30 a.m. Testing in each building is expected to conclude at about 10 a.m.

The testing dates and buildings:

Thursday, Nov. 16

FP&M Training Center (Building 49)

Facilities Planning & Management (Building 81)

Friday, Nov. 17

Music Building (Building 24)

Buildings 24A, 24B, 24C, 24D, 24E

Monday, Nov. 20; Tuesday, Nov. 21; Wednesday, Nov. 22

Art Department and Engineering Annex (Building 13)

Army ROTC (Building 13B)

Army ROTC (Building 13C)

Pre-College TRIO Programs (Building 13D)

Meat Laboratory (Building 34)

W. Keith and Janet Kellogg University Art Gallery (Building 35A)

Health Service (Building 46)

Reason for disruption: Comply with state laws and ensure that fire alarms and strobe lights are working properly.

How does this affect me? Horns and strobe lights may be activated during early morning testing. HVAC systems may temporarily shut down during testing.

What do I need to do? Avoid being in the building during early morning testing. Please share this information with others in the buildings who may have not received this message.

For any questions or more information, please contact: Martin Cartagena, supervising electrician, at Ext. 3044.