Fire Alarm Testing Scheduled in Six Buildings Starting at 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 1

Summary of disruption: State-mandated testing of fire alarms in six buildings will start on Friday, Dec. 1. Audible alarms and strobe lights will be activated during tests starting at 6 a.m. 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. each day.

The testing dates and buildings:

Friday, Dec. 1 through Friday, Dec. 8

Information Technology & Institutional Planning (Building 91)

Cultural Centers (Building 95)

Kellogg House Pomona (Building 112)

Guest House (Building 113)

AGRIscapes/Farm Store (Building 211)

Information Technology (Building 350)

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? If fire alarms are heard after the morning testing period, evacuate the building. 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.