Category: Fire Alarm System

5/07/24 Huestis Hall Mechanical Room #400 Fire Suppression System Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 7:00 am

End:      Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 10:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Huestis Hall Mechanical Room #400

Scope:  Fire suppression system will be offline only to the mechanical penthouse level to repair two fire sprinkler heads. The rest of the building will maintain fire suppression system capabilities. Contractor will provide fire watch.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions:  If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By:  Harvey & Price

Contact:  Martina Oxoby, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5880

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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4/19/24 Fine Arts C and Woodshop Fire Alarm System Shutdown

Posted on by challam

Begin:  Friday, April 19, 2024

End:      Friday, April 19, 2024

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Fine Arts C and Woodshop

Scope:  In order to perform final rewiring, the Fire Alarm system will be shutdown. Contractor will perform fire watch for the duration.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions:  If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By:  IES

Contact:  Denise Stewart, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-2280 or 541-335-1258

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

Overhead view of Fine Arts C and Woodshop

4/24/24 Lawrence Hall Room 188 Fire Suppression System Shutdown

Posted on by challam

UPDATE:
The contractor has rescheduled this to Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 7:00 am – 9:00 am.

Begin: April 26 Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 7:00 am

End:     April 26 at 8:00 am Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 9:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Lawrence Hall

Scope:  Due to a remodel of Lawrence 188 the Fire Suppression System will be modified.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions:  If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By:  Harvey and Price and IES

Contact:  David Mason, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5679

Current construction and impact information can be found on the UO Maps site.

Lawrence Overhead View

4/17/24 Hayward Field Electrical Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 7:30 am

End:      Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 7:35 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Hayward Field Complex

Scope:  Hayward Field is temporarily fed from Feeder #3, and we are transferring power back to Feeder #1.

Services Impacted:  This will impact electrical, elevators, the fire alarm system, and the HVAC air supply.

Special Instructions:  Please shut down and unplug all multi-function copier devices as well as any printers during scheduled power outages. The software on these machines can be negatively affected due to the power surge when the power is turned back on.  A power surge can corrupt the clone files in the machines and change preconfigured settings.  For questions, please contact Kati Kronholm at 541-346-5370 or katik@uoregon.edu.  For non-copier questions, please reach out to the contact person listed below.

Work Performed By:  CPFM Utilities & Energy

Contact:  Work Control Center, Campus Planning and Facilities Management, 541-346-2319

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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3/28/24 Fine Arts Studio C and Woodshop Fire Alarm Work Advisory

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE:
The fire alarm work is complete, and the system is back online.

 

Begin:  Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 6:00 am

End:      Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 6:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Fine Arts C and Woodshop

Scope:  Due to installation of new fire alarm components, the fire alarm will be offline at Fine Arts C and Woodshop buildings.  Contractor will perform fire watch for the duration that the fire alarm is offline.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions:  If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By:  IES

Contact:  Denise Stewart, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-2280 or 541-335-1258

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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3/19/24 Hayward Field Annual Fire Alarm Testing

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 6:00 am

End:      Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 4:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Hayward Field

Scope:  Annual fire alarm testing will take place next Tuesday.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions:  If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By:  UO Safety & Risk Services

Contact:  Michael Brooks, UO SRS Fire Safety Officer, 541-346-5573

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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3/15/24 Willamette Hall Fire Alarm System Testing Advisory

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Friday, March 15, 2024, at 6:00 am

End:      Friday, March 15, 2024, at 8:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Willamette Hall

Scope:  Due to a recent remodel in room 154, the fire alarm system will be tested.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions:  If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By:  IES

Contact:  Waymon Banks, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-0196

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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3/25/24 McArthur Court Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler Annual Service Advisory

Posted on by jepeters

Begin: Monday, March 25, 2024, at 6:00 am

End:     Monday, March 25, 2024, at 8:30 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  McArthur Court

Scope:  The annual fire alarm and fire sprinkler service will be performed by Safety & Risk Services. Alarms will sound during these tests.

Details: Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions: If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By: UO Safety & Risk Services

Contact: Michael Brooks, UO SRS Fire Safety Officer, 541-346-5573

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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3/14/24 – 3/15/24 Huestis Hall and Lokey Labs Fire Suppression System Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

1st Day:  Thursday, March 14, 2024, from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

2nd Day:      Friday, March 15, 2024, from 7:00 am to 12:00 noon

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Huestis Hall and Lokey Lab

Scope:

  • Thursday – The fire suppression system will be offline and the contractor will provide active fire watch.
  • Friday – The fire alarm system will be in test mode early morning for final fire alarm inspections.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions:  If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By:  Harvey & Price, IES

Contact:  Martina Oxoby, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5880

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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3/04/24 University Health Services Fire Alarm System Testing Advisory

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Monday, March 4, 2024, at 6:00 am

End:      Monday, March 4, 2024, at 9:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  University Health Services

Scope:  Due to a recent remodel in the University Health Center’s Training Center, the fire alarm system will be tested.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions:  If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By:  IES

Contact:  David Mason, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5679

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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2/26/24 Willamette Hall First Floor Fire Alarm and Suppression System Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Monday, February 26, 2024, at 7:00 am

End:      Monday, February 26, 2024, at 11:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Willamette Hall First Floor

Scope:  Fire alarm and suppression system will be down for the first floor of Willamette Hall, to complete sprinkler head installation in the room 154. Contractor will provide fire watch.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions:  If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By:  Harvey & Price

Contact:  Waymon Banks, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-0196

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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2/28/24 University Health Services Fire Suppression Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE:
Due to a scheduling issue for the contractor, this work has been moved to Wednesday, February 28th, from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

 

Begin:   February 12, Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 7:30 am

End:      February 12, Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 4:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  University Health Services

Scope:  Due to a remodel of University Health Center’s new training center, the fire suppression system will be modified.

Services Impacted:  The fire suppression system will be offline during this time.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions:  If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By:  Harvey and Price

Contact:  David Mason, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5679

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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2/10/24 Lawrence Hall, Allen Hall, Villard Hall, and Miller Theatre Domestic Water Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 6:00 am

End:      Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 5:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Lawrence Hall, Allen Hall, Villard Hall, and Miller Theatre

Scope:   Domestic water will be shut down to relocate the building’s water and fire service shutoff valves into the tunnel.  This is needed to avoid conflict with the current Heritage Project’s demo and build back activities.

Services Impacted:  This will affect domestic hot and cold water service for the listed buildings in all sinks, restrooms, and drinking fountains.

Special Instructions:  Fire sprinkler systems will be shut down in University Hall, Villard Hall, and Miller Theatre.  These will be monitored by Fortis Construction.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions:  If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By:  Fortis Construction / Alliant systems

Contact:  Tim Allenbaugh, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-8214 or 541-510-2772

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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2/07/24 PeaceHealth North Building Fire Panel and Devices Testing plus Noise Advisory

Posted on by jepeters

From PeaceHealth Facilities:

On Wednesday 2/7/2024 we will conduct our required annual testing of our fire panel and devices including testing the six elevators (4 in the South building and 2 in the North building) for fire recall.

We will start in the North building at 7:00 pm for an estimated 1-1/2 hours, then move to the South building around 8:30 pm with an estimated completion time of 10:30 pm.

There will be an unknown, but hopefully short period of time, that we will test the audio, strobe, door holders, etc. It will be very loud during this time and hearing protection is recommended. I have ear plugs if anybody would like me to bring some by.

Nobody needs to evacuate the building during this testing.

Impacted Areas:  PeaceHealth North 4th and 5th Floors

Work Performed By:  Omlid & Swinny

Contact:  Melinda Seeley, CPFM Campus Planning, Real Estate Property Specialist, 541-346-5550

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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1/25/24 Millrace Garage Emergency Fire Alarm System Repair Advisory

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 5:00 am

End:      Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 8:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Millrace Garage

Scope:  Due to ice storm damage, an emergency repair will take place to the fire system wiring.

Services Impacted:  No impact is expected to take place.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions:  If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By:  Contractor

Contact:  Zach Earl, UO Fire Systems Program Manager, 541-521-0351 or 541-346-9295

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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2/02/24 Huestis Hall and Lokey Labs Fire Alarm and Suppression System Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Friday, February 2, 2024, at 7:00 am

End:      Friday, February 2, 2024, at 11:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Huestis Hall and Lokey Labs

Scope:  Fire alarm and suppression system will be down to complete sprinkler head installation in the Huestis basement. Contractor will provide fire watch.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions:  If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By:  Harvey & Price

Contact:  Martina Oxoby, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5880

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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1/24/24 – 1/26/24 Huestis Hall and Lokey Labs Fire Alarm System Testing

Posted on by jepeters

Dates:  Wednesday, January 24, 2024, through Friday, January 26, 2024

Time:  6:00 am to 8:00 am daily

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Huestis Hall and Lokey Labs

Scope:  The fire alarm audible and strobe system will be tested in the Huestis basement and Lokey Labs.  This testing is necessary for City and UO final acceptance.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions:  If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By:  IES

Contact:  Martina Oxoby, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5880

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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1/23/24 Knight Library Fire Alarm Testing

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE:
Fire alarm testing will occur at 6:00 am Tuesday, January 23rd, in Knight Library. This is a re-schedule of the testing that was cancelled due to the ice storm.

 

UPDATE:
Work has been rescheduled to the next day, Tuesday, January 16th, at 6:00 am, to allow staff to be present during the testing.

 

Begin:  January 15, 16  Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 6:00 am

End:      January 15, 16  Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 7:00 6:30 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  The Knight Library basement, specifically the Testing Center Suite 31 and rooms 30, 32, and 19

Scope:  IES will be testing the fire alarm installation in the Testing Center. This will be a brief test of the system to ensure the new installation is working.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions:  If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By:  Integrated Electronic Systems

Contact:  Janell Cottam, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-7536

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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1/09/24 and 1/12/24 Huestis Hall and Lokey Labs Fume Hoods, Exhaust, HVAC Air Supply and Fire Alarm System Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

1st Day:             Tuesday, January 9, 2024, from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm

2nd Day:           Friday, January 12, 2024, from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Huestis Hall and Lokey Labs

Scope:

  • Huestis Hall: On Tuesday 1/9 and again on Friday 1/12 from 7:00 am – 4:00 pm, air and exhaust systems will be offline in the basement as the temporary AHU and exhaust fans are removed and final connections to building AHU units and lab exhaust fans are reconnected. User access to Huestis rooms 6, 12 and 13 should be limited or avoided during this shutdown.
  • Lokey Labs and Huestis Hall:  On Tuesday, 1/9 from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm, the fire alarm system will be offline to Huestis and Lokey Labs during this shutdown. Contractor will provide fire watch.

Services Impacted:  This will affect exhaust, fire alarm systems, fume hoods, heating, cooling, and the HVAC air supply.  Fume hood sashes should be closed and containers within the fume hoods sealed prior to this date.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions:  If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By:  JH Kelly, FM Sheetmetal, IES

Contact:  Martina Oxoby, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5880

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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12/12/23 – 1/04/24 Campus Winter Fire Alarm Testing

Posted on by jepeters

Begin: Tuesday, December 12, 2023

End:     Thursday, January 4, 2024

Scope:  Fire system testing and maintenance has been scheduled for the various campus buildings listed below.  Reminders will be sent to each building prior to testing.

Buildings and Schedules:

Week of 12/11 – 12/15

  • Tuesday, Dec. 12         6:00 am – 8:00 am     Hatfield-Dowlin Complex (Hoods only)
  • Tuesday, Dec. 12         8:00 am – 10:00 am    Hamilton (Pulls only)
  • Tuesday, Dec. 12         10:00 am – 12:00 pm  Living Learning Center (plus Hoods)
  • Tuesday, Dec. 12         1:00 pm – 3:00 pm      Barnhart (plus Hoods)
  • Wednesday, Dec. 13    6:00 am – 7:00 am      Ford Alumni Center
  • Wednesday, Dec. 13    7:00 am – 8:00 am     Jaqua Center (Kone)
  • Wednesday, Dec. 13    8:00 am – 12:00 pm    Global Scholars (plus Hoods)
  • Wednesday, Dec. 13    10:30 am – 2:00 pm    Unthank (plus Hoods)
  • Thursday, Dec. 14       6:00 am – 8:00 am     Huestis Hall / Pacific Hall
  • Thursday, Dec. 14       8:00 am – 10:30 am    Earl Hall
  • Thursday, Dec. 14       10:30 am – 12:30 pm    Bean Hall
  • Thursday, Dec. 14       1:00 pm – 3:00 pm      Carson Hall (plus Hoods)
  • Friday, Dec. 15             6:00 am – 11:00 am     Erb Memorial Union (Hoods only)
  • Friday, Dec. 15             7:00 am – 8:00 am     Spencer View (Hoods only)
  • Friday, Dec. 15             8:00 am – 9:00 am     Moss St. Child Center (Hoods only)
  • Friday, Dec. 15             12:00 pm – 2:00 pm    Central Kitchen (Hoods only)
  • Friday, Dec 15              2:00 pm – 3:00 pm     Many Nations Long House (Hoods only)

Week of 12/18 – 12/22

  • Tuesday, Dec. 19         6:00 am – 8:00 am     Knight Library (Elevators)
  • Wednesday, Dec. 20   6:00 am – 3:00 pm     Knight Library (Sprinklers/Alarms)
  • Thursday, Dec. 21        6:00 am – complete   Knight Library (Finish testing)

Week of 12/25 – 12/29

  • Tuesday, Dec. 26        6:00 am – complete   Klamath Hall / Willamette Hall / Cascade Hall /Price Science Commons / Onyx Bridge & EHS office
  • Wednesday, Dec. 27   6:00 am – 8:00 am      Streisinger / Lokey Labs / Lewis Integrative Science Building
  • Wednesday, Dec. 27   8:00 am – 9:00 am     Black Cultural Center
  • Wednesday, Dec. 27   10:30 am – 11:30 am    Riley
  • Wednesday, Dec. 27   12:00 pm – 1:30 pm     Grad Village East & West
  • Thursday, Dec. 28       6:00 am – 7:00 am      Transportation Services
  • Thursday, Dec. 28       7:00 am – 8:00 am     EC Cares West 12th
  • Thursday, Dec. 28       8:00 am – 9:00 am     EC Cares Westmoreland and Modular 190

Week of 1/01 – 1/05

  • Tuesday, Jan. 2            6:00 am – 8:00 am     Millrace Parking Garage
  • Wednesday, Jan. 3      6:00 am – 8:00 am     Lillis Complex
  • Thursday, Jan. 4          6:00 am – 8:00 am     Knight Law

Details: Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions: If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By: UO Safety & Risk Services

Contact: Zach Earl, UO Fire Systems Program Manager, 541-521-0351 or 541-346-9295.

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

Image of buildings affected by the Winter 2023 testing

Plus three EC Cares locations, Hatfield- Dowlin Complex, and Spencer View

 

12/12/23 Huestis Hall Basement and Lokey Labs Fire Alarm System Testing Advisory

Posted on by rubyt

Begin:  Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 6:00 am

End:      Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 8:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Huestis Hall basement and Lokey Labs

Scope:  Fire alarm system will be in test mode as contractors test the fire alarm system due to changes from the Huestis Hall project.

Services Impacted:  Strobes and audible alarms will annunciate throughout Lokey Labs during this test period. Contractor will provide fire watch throughout Lokey Labs and the Huestis Basement.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions:  If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By:  IES

Contact:  Martina Oxoby, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5880

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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11/29/23 – 11/30/23 Huestis Hall Basement and Lokey Labs Fire Suppression System Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

1st Day:  Wednesday, November 29, 2023 – 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

2nd Day:   Thursday, November 30, 2023 – 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Huestis Hall basement and Lokey Labs

Scope:  As part of the Huestis Deferred Maintenance Project, the fire suppression and alarm system will be shut down on two days to allow the contractor to complete final connections. This outage will affect Lokey Labs and Huestis basement. Contractor will provide fire watch during this event.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions:  If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By:  Harvey & Price, IES

Contact:  Martina Oxoby, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5880

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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12/11/23 – 1/05/24 Miller Theatre Complex Electrical, Steam, Fire Alarm, and Network Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Monday, December 11, 2023

End:      Friday, January 5, 2024

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Villard Hall / Miller Theatre Complex

Scope:  Associated with the Heritage Renovation Project: Fortis Construction and sub-contractors will be Installing a temporary utilities cutover from Villard Hall to the Miller/Robinson Theater area beginning December 11th, completed by January 5th.

Services Impacted:

  • Steam, power, fire alarm, and network service will be shut down.
  • Villard Hall is already off-line due to the Heritage Renovation Project with demolition currently taking place.
  • The remaining areas of the Miller Theatre Complex – Robinson Theatre, Hope Theatre, the Scene Shop, Costume Shop, and supporting rooms – will experience heat, power, fire alarm, and network service loss while the temporary utilities cutover installation takes place.

Special Instructions for Copiers:  Please shut down and unplug all multi-function copier devices as well as any printers during scheduled power outages. The software on these machines can be negatively affected due to the power surge when the power is turned back on.  A power surge can corrupt the clone files in the machines and change preconfigured settings.  For questions, please contact Kati Kronholm at 541-346-5370 or katik@uoregon.edu.  For non-copier questions, please reach out to the contact person listed below.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions:  If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By:  Fortis Construction and sub-contractors

Contact:  Gene Mowery, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5593 and Landon Winters with Fortis Construction 971-246-4058

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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10/31/23 – 11/02/23 Huestis Hall Basement and Lokey Labs Fire Suppression System Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

UPDATE:
The audible fire alarm testing will occur sporadically during this event. This will last for 1-2 hours per floor level 1, 2, 3, and penthouse inside Huestis Hall only.

 

Begin:  Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 7:00 am

End:      Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 3:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Huestis Hall Basement and Lokey Labs

Scope:  As part of the Huestis Hall renovation project, the fire suppression system will be offline each day from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm to allow for final fire line connections to the Huestis Hall basement and Lokey Labs.  Contractors will be working in the Huestis Hall basement mechanical room and main hallway. Contractors will provide fire watch throughout Lokey Labs and the Huestis Hall basement during this shutdown.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions:  If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By:  Harvey & Price

Contact:  Martina Oxoby, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5880

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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11/01/23 McArthur Court Fire Suppression System Shutdown

Posted on by jepeters

Begin:  Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 6:00 am

End:      Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 4:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  McArthur Court

Scope:  Due to the need to add two additional fire sprinkler heads in McArthur Court, the fire suppression system to the north zone of the mezzanine will be shut down. The system will be up and running by the end of the day.

Details:  Horns, Strobes, and Speakers on the fire alarm system will not sound after the scheduled time. Provisions have been taken to monitor the building fire systems during this time and alarms that occur after the scheduled time should be considered real events and occupants should evacuate as usual per the U of O Emergency Procedures.

Special Instructions:  If there are questions regarding emergency evacuation, please visit Emergency Management & Continuity, https://safety.uoregon.edu/evacuations

Work Performed By:  GBC Construction/ Harvey & Price / IES

Contact:  Tim Allenbaugh, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-8214

Current construction and impacts information can be found on the UO Maps site.

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