12/18/25 – 12/19/25 Willamette Hall Emergency Repair of Fire Alarm System Advisory
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Begin:  Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 6:00 am

End:     Friday, December 19, 2025, at 6:00 pm

Building:  Willamette Hall

Scope:   The UO Fire Marshal will be performing an emergency repair of the fire alarm system.  There will be intermittent alarm horns and strobes sounding and flashing throughout the repair as necessary to ensure proper operation of the system. They will be minimized when possible.  The repair could last through Friday, December 19th, at 6:00 pm.

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 and UO Safety & Risk Services

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

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

Overhead map view of Willamette Hall

 

12/08/25 Lillis Hall Final Fire Alarm System Testing Advisory
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UPDATE:  This inspection has been rescheduled and will now take place on Thursday, December 11, 2025,  6:00 am – 7:30 am

Begin:  Monday, December 8, 2025, at 6:00 am Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00 am

End:     Monday, December 8, 2025, at 7:00 am Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:30 am

Scope:   The final inspection of the fire alarm system will be tested related to the current basement remodeling project.

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: Preferred Construction and IES

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

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

Lillis Hall on the map

11/07/25 Lillis Hall Final Fire Alarm System Testing Advisory
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Begin:  Friday, November 7, 2025, at 6:00 am

End:     Friday, November 7, 2025, at 7:00 am

Scope:   The final inspection of the fire alarm system will be tested related to the current basement remodeling project.

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 and UO Safety & Risk Services

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

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

Overhead map view of Lillis Hall

11/03/25 Lillis Hall Fire Alarm System Testing Advisory
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Begin:  Monday, November 3, 2025, at 6:00 am

End:     Monday, November 3, 2025, at 7:00 am

Scope:   The fire alarm system will be tested related to the current basement remodeling project.

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 and UO Safety & Risk Services

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

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

Overhead map view of Lillis Hall

10/23/25 – 1776 Millrace Fire Alarm System Testing
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Begin:  Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 6:00 am

End:     Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 8:00 am

Location:   1776 Millrace

Scope:   The UO Fire Marshall will be performing elevator, sprinkler system, and fire alarm testing for the entire building this Thursday.

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 Protection Manager, 541-521-0351 or 541-346-9295.

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

Overhead map view of 1776 Millrace

10/20/25 Lillis Hall Fire Alarm Testing 10/20/25
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Begin:  Monday, October 20, 2025, at 6:00 am

End:     Monday, October 20, 2025, at 7:00 am

Scope:   The fire alarm will be tested related to the current basement remodeling project.

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 Protection Manager, 541-521-0351 or 541-346-9295.

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

Overhead map view of Lillis Hall

10/16/25 – 1776 Millrace Fire System Testing Advisory
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Begin:  Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 6:00 am

End:      Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 8:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  1776 Millrace

Scope:  Swinerton Construction will be onsite with IES to perform decibel testing to the building’s fire alarm system.

Services Impacted:

  • Initial testing: The alarm will sound for approximately 5–10 minutes at the start of testing.
  • Additional testing: Intermittent alarms may occur throughout the two-hour period.

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

ContactLydia Fitzpatrick, CPFM Campus Planning, Real Estate and Leasing Coordinator, 541-346-3804

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

Overhead map view of 1776 Millrace

10/08/25 Moss Street Children’s Center Fire Systems Testing
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Begin:  Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 6:00 am

End:     Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 6:10 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Moss Street Children’s Center

Scope:   The fire system will be tested early tomorrow morning.  It is expected to take approximately 5 minutes.

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 Protection Manager, 541-521-0351 or 541-346-9295.

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

Image of Moss Street Children's Center

10/07/25 and TBD – 1776 Millrace Fire Alarm Testing Advisory
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UPDATE 10/03/25:
The final fire alarm testing has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 7th.
An update will be sent with the date has been determined for the final inspection by the Fire Marshall.

 

UPDATE 10/01/25:
The final fire alarm inspection by the Fire Marshall will occur on Friday, October 3rd, at 6:00 am.

 

BeginWednesday, October 1   Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 6:00 am

End:      Wednesday, October 1   Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 7:00 am

Final InspectionFriday, October 3, 2025, at 6:00 am   TBD

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  1776 Millrace

Scope:  For the 1776 Millrace renovation project, IES will be onsite to perform fire alarm testing for the building.  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Services Impacted:

  • Initial testing: The alarm will sound for approximately 5–10 minutes at the start of testing.
  • Additional testing: Intermittent alarms may occur throughout the two-hour period.

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

ContactWaymon Banks, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-0196

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

Overhead map view of 1776 Millrace

9/1/25 – 9/26/25 Campus Fire Systems Testing and Maintenance Schedule for Summer 2025
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UPDATE 9/19/25:
On Wednesday, September 24th, fire systems testing and maintenance will take place at Alder Building instead of 1776 Millrace.

 

Begin:  Monday, September 1, 2025

End:     Friday, September 26, 2025

Scope:   Summer 2025 Fire Systems Testing and Maintenance has been scheduled for the various campus buildings listed below.  Reminders will be sent to each building prior to testing.

Week of 9/01 – 9/05
Monday – 9/01              No testing – Labor Day
Tuesday – 9/02           8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Global Scholars Hall
Tuesday – 9/02           9:00 am – 3:00 pm – Unthank Hall Kitchen
Wednesday – 9/03      6:00 am – 3:00 pm – Global Scholars Hall
Wednesday – 9/03      6:00 am – 3:00 pm – Unthank Hall Kitchen
Thursday – 9/04         6:00 am – 8:00 am – CPFM Warehouse
Thursday – 9/04         7:00 am – 12:00 noon – Kalapuya Ilihi
Thursday – 9/04         8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Global Scholars Hall
Thursday – 9/04         6:00 am – 3:00 pm – Unthank Hall Kitchen
Friday – 9/05              8:00 am – finished – Global Scholars / CPFM Makeup/Repair

Week of 9/8 – 9/12
Monday – 9/08            6:00 am – 8:00 am – TBD
Monday – 9/08            8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Kalapuya Ilihi
Tuesday – 9/09            6:00 am – 9:00 am – Ford Alumni Center
Tuesday – 9/09            8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Kalapuya Ilihi
Wednesday – 9/10       6:00 am – 9:00 am – Erb Memorial Union
Thursday – 9/11            6:00 am – 8:00 am – Kalapuya Ilihi
Friday – 9/12

Week of 9/15 – 9/19
Monday – 9/15
Tuesday – 9/16            6:00 am – 9:00 am – Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Wednesday – 9/17       6:00 am – 9:00 am – Jaqua Academic Center
Thursday – 9/18          6:00 am – 8:00 am – EC Cares (W. 12th Ave.)
Friday – 9/19

Week of 9/22 – 9/26
Monday – 9/22
Tuesday – 9/23           6:00 am – 9:00 am – 1600 Millrace
Wednesday – 9/24     6:00 am – 9:00 am – 1776 Millrace   Alder Building
Thursday – 9/25         6:00 am – 8:00 am – TBD
Friday – 9/26

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 Protection Manager, 541-521-0351 or 541-346-9295.

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

 

8/21/25 – 1776 Millrace Fire System Testing Advisory
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Begin:  Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 6:00 am

End:      Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 8:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  1776 Millrace

Scope:  As part of the ongoing construction work by Swinerton Construction, the building’s fire alarm system will be tested on Thursday.

Services Impacted:

  • Initial Testing:  The alarm will sound for approximately 5–10 minutes at the start of testing.
  • Additional Testing:  Intermittent alarms may occur throughout the two-hour period.
  • Alarm Details:  Horns, strobes, and speakers will be active during testing and will be loud throughout the building.

Additional 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.  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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

Work Performed By:  Swinerton Company & IES

ContactWaymon Banks, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-0196

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

Overhead map view of 1776 Millrace (formerly known as 1700 Millrace)

8/04/25 Lillis Hall Basement Fire Sprinkler System Shutdown
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Begin:  Monday, August 4, 2025, at 7:00 am

End:      Monday, August 4, 2025, at 10:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Lillis Hall Basement

Scope:  As part of the Custodial Renovation project, Harvey & Price will need to shut down the fire sprinkler system. IES will be on site to monitor the fire panel.

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

ContactWaymon Banks, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-0196

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

Overhead map view of Lillis Hall

7/28/25 – 7/31/25 UO Portland Campus Fire Systems Testing and Maintenance Schedule for Summer 2025
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Begin:  Tuesday, July 29, 2025

End:     Thursday, July 31, 2025

Scope:   Summer 2025 Fire Systems Testing and Maintenance has been scheduled for the various campus buildings listed below.   In addition, all elevator alarms will be tested on Tuesday when the elevator technician will be on campus, regardless of the schedule below.  Reminders will be sent to each building prior to testing.

Monday July 28th:
8:00 am – 12:00 pm                East Residence Hall (Elevator Vendor required)
12:00 noon – 2:00 pm             Innovation Building (prev. Luther Hall) (Elevator Vendor required)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm                 27th Avenue Apartments (prev. Concordia Place Apts.)

Tuesday July 29th:
10:00 am – 12:00 noon            Campus Center (prev. Hagen Center) (Elevator Vendor required)
12:00 noon – 1:30 pm              UO Portland Recreation Complex (prev. Hilken Stadium)
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm                 UO Portland Gymnasium (prev. Concordia Gymnasium)

Wednesday July 30th:
10:30 am – 11:00 am                Highland Hall (prev. Fine Arts Bldg.)
11:00 am – 12:00 noon             Library and Learning Center (PM) (Elevator Vendor required)

Thursday July 31st:
10:30 am – 11:00 am                Oregon House (prev. Concordia House)

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 Protection Manager, 541-521-0351 or 541-346-9295.

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

Overhead map view of UO Portland Campus buildings affected by the Summer Fire Systems Testing and Maintenance 7/28/25 - 7/31/25

7/14/25 – 8/29/25 Campus Fire Systems Testing and Maintenance Schedule for Summer 2025
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Begin:  Monday, July 14, 2025

End:     Friday, August 29, 2025

Scope:   Summer 2025 Fire Systems Testing and Maintenance has been scheduled for the various campus buildings listed below.  Reminders will be sent to each building prior to testing.

Week of 7/14 – 7/18
Monday – 7/14              7:00 am – 9:00 am – Spencer View Coop (rescheduled from 7/11)
Monday – 7/14              9:00 am – 12:00 noon – Spencer View Apartments (5 bldgs.) (rescheduled from 7/11)
Monday – 7/14              12:00 noon – 3:00 pm – Yasui Hall
Tuesday – 7/15              6:00 am – 8:00 am – Deschutes Hall
Tuesday – 7/15              7:00 am – 3:00 pm – Yasui Hall
Wednesday – 7/16       6:00 am – 7:00 am – Clinical Services
Wednesday – 7/16       7:00 am – 8:00 am – HEDCO
Wednesday – 7/16       8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Yasui Hall
Thursday – 7/17            6:00 am – 8:00 am – Lokey Education (all 3 buildings)
Thursday – 7/17            8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Yasui Hall
Friday – 7/18                  Makeup/Repair

Week of 7/21 – 7/25
Monday – 7/21              7:00 am – 9:00 am – Oregon Hall
Tuesday – 7/22             6:00 am – 9:00 am – Lewis Integrative Science Building, Streisinger Hall, Huestis Hall
Wednesday – 7/23       6:00 am – 9:00 am – Cascade Hall, Onyx Bridge, Klamath Hall
Thursday – 7/24           6:00 am – 9:00 am – Willamette Hall, Pacific Hall, Columbia Hall
Friday – 7/25                  Makeup/Repair

Week of 7/28 – 8/1
Monday – 7/28             8:00 am – 10:00 am – E. Campus Grad Village
Tuesday – 7/29             6:00 am – 9:00 am – Lillis Business Complex
Wednesday – 7/30       6:00 am – 9:00 am – Knight Library
Thursday – 7/31             6:00 am – 9:00 am – Fenton Hall
Friday – 8/1                    Makeup/Repair

Week of 8/4 – 8/8
Monday – 8/4               8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Unthank Hall
Tuesday – 8/5                6:00 am – 3:00 pm – Unthank Hall
Wednesday – 8/6         8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Unthank Hall (Loud 9:00 am – 11:00 am)
Thursday – 8/7              8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Unthank Hall
Friday – 8/8                  8:00 am – finished – Unthank Hall Makeup/Repair

Week of 8/11 – 8/15
Monday – 8/11               8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Living Learning Center
Tuesday – 8/12              6:00 am – 3:00 pm – Living Learning Center
Wednesday – 8/13        8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Living Learning Center
Thursday – 8/14            6:00 am – 3:00 pm – Carson Hall (Loud 9:00 am – 12:00 noon)
Friday – 8/15                  8:00 am – finished – Living Learning Center & Carson Hall Makeup/Repair

Week of 8/18 – 8/22
Monday – 8/18              8:00 am – 3:00 pm – New Residence Hall
Tuesday – 8/19              6:00 am – 3:00 pm – New Residence Hall (Loud 9:00 am – 12:00 noon)
Wednesday – 8/20      5:00 am – 8:00 am – Knight Campus Science Building #1
Wednesday – 8/20      8:00 am – 3:00 pm – New Residence Hall
Thursday – 8/21            8:00 am – 3:00 pm – New Residence Hall
Friday – 8/22                 8:00 am – finished – New Residence Hall Makeup/Repair

Week of 8/25 – 8/29
Monday – 8/25              8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Bean Hall
Tuesday – 8/26             6:00 am – 3:00 pm – Bean Hall
Wednesday – 8/27       8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Bean Hall
Thursday – 8/28           6:00 am – 3:00 pm – Earl Hall (Loud 9:00 am – 12:00 noon)
Friday – 8/29                 8:00 am – finished – Bean Hall & Earl Hall Makeup/Repair

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 Protection Manager, 541-521-0351 or 541-346-9295.

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

Overhead map view of buildings affected by fire system testing 7-14-25 through 8-29-25

6/30/25 – 7/11/25 Campus Fire Systems Testing and Maintenance Schedule for Summer 2025
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UPDATE:
Fire systems testing and maintenance for Spencer View has been rescheduled for Monday, July 14th.

 

Begin:  Monday, June 30, 2025

End:     Friday, July 11, 2025

Scope:   Summer 2025 Fire Systems Testing and Maintenance has been scheduled for the various campus buildings listed below.  Reminders will be sent to each building prior to testing.

Week of 6/30 – 7/4
Monday – 6/30             6:00 am –8:00 am – Central Power Station and Chiller Building
Tuesday – 7/1                6:00 am – 8:00 am – Lawrence Hall
Tuesday – 7/1                8:00 am – 10:00 am – 510 Oak St / 942 Olive
Wednesday – 7/2         6:00 am – 7:00 am – Condon Hall
Wednesday – 7/2         7:00 am – 8:00 am – Chapman Hall
Thursday – 7/3              6:00 am – 7:00 am – Johnson Hall
Thursday – 7/3              7:00 am – 8:00 am – Tykeson Hall
Friday – 7/4                   No Testing Independence Day

Week of 7/7 – 7/11
Monday – 7/7                6:00 am –8:00 am – no testing scheduled
Tuesday – 7/8                6:00 am – 8:00 am – Prince Lucien Campbell (PLC)
Tuesday – 7/8                8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Barnhart Hall
Wednesday – 7/9         6:00 am – 8:00 am – Straub Hall
Wednesday – 7/9         8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Barnhart Hall
Thursday – 7/10            6:00 am – 8:00 am – McKenzie Hall
Thursday – 7/10            7:00 am – 11:00 am – Riley Hall
Friday – 7/11                    Makeup/Repair

Week of 7/14 – 7/18
Monday – 7/14                   7:00 am – 9:00 am – Spencer View Coop
Monday – 7/14                   9:00 am – 12:00 noon – Spencer View Apartments (5 bldgs.)

 

 

 

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 Protection Manager, 541-521-0351 or 541-346-9295.

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

Overhead map view of buildings affected by Summer Fire Systems Testing and Maintenance Schedule for 2025 from 6-30-25 thru 7-11-25

6/01/25 – 6/30/25 Campus Fire Systems Testing and Maintenance Schedule for Spring/Summer 2025
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UPDATE 6/16/25:
Computing Center testing has been scheduled for 6/24/25.
Also, the testing times for Jane Sanders and Zebrafish International Resource Center has been adjusted – see below:

 

Begin:  Monday, June 2, 2025

End:     Monday, June 30, 2025

Scope:  Spring/Summer 2025 Fire Systems Testing and Maintenance has been scheduled for the various campus buildings listed below.  Reminders will be sent to each building prior to testing.

Week of 6/02 – 6/06
Monday – 6/02             6:00 am – 6:30 am – Black Cultural Center
Monday – 6/02             6:30 am – 7:00 am – Many Nations Longhouse
Monday – 6/02             7:00 am – 7:30 am – Museum Natural and Cultural History
Tuesday – 6/03             6:00 am – 8:00 am – Fine Arts Buildings A, B, C, and Woodshop
Wednesday – 6/04      6:00 am – 10:00 am – Knight Law Center
Thursday – 6/05           6:00 am – 7:00 am – Rainier Building
Thursday – 6/05           6:30 am – 8:00 am – Millrace Parking Garage
Friday – 6/06                6:00 am – 8:00 am – 1715 Franklin

Week of 6/09 – 6/13
Monday – 6/09            6:00 am – 8:00 am – Moshofsky Center
Monday – 6/09             7:00 am – 5:00 pm – Autzen Stadium
Tuesday – 6/10             5:30 am – 6:30 am – Casanova Center
Tuesday – 6/10             6:30 am – 7:00 am – Pape Field
Tuesday – 6/10             7:00 am – 7:30 am – Player Development
Tuesday – 6/10             7:30 am – 8:00 am – PK Park
Wednesday – 6/11        6:00 am – 8:00 am – Oregon Hall and Data Center
Thursday – 6/12            6:00 am – 8:00 am – Baker Center
Friday – 6/13                  7:30 am – 8:00 am – EC Cares Springfield
Friday – 6/13                  8:00 am – 8:30 am – EC Cares Whitaker
Friday – 6/13                  8:30 am – 9:00 am – EC Cares Westmoreland
Friday – 6/13                  9:30 am – 10:00 am – EC Cares Veneta

Week of 6/16 – 6/20
Monday – 6/16             6:00 am – 8:00 am – No testing – Commencement
Tuesday – 6/17              6:00 am – 5:00 pm – Matthew Knight Arena
Wednesday – 6/18       6:00 am – 8:00 am – Susan Campbell Hall
Wednesday – 6/18       6:00 am – 8:00 am – Hendricks Hall
Thursday – 6/19            6:00 am – 8:00 am – Student Rec Center / Esslinger / Tennis
Friday – 6/20                 6:00 am – 8:00 am – Agate Hall

Week of 6/23 – 6/27
Monday – 6/23             6:00 am – 6:30 am – Vivian Olum Child Development Center
Monday – 6/23             6:30 am – 7:00 am – Moss St. Children’s Center
Tuesday – 6/24            6:00 am – 8:00 am – Computing Center
Tuesday – 6/24            8:00 am – 10:00 am – Jane Sanders Stadium
Wednesday – 6/25      6:00 am – 8:00 am – University Health Services
Thursday – 6/26           6:00 am – 8:00 am – Gerlinger Hall / Gerlinger Annex
Friday – 6/27                7:00 am – 8:00 am – Zebrafish International Resource Center (Time might be changed)

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 Protection Manager, 541-521-0351 or 541-346-9295.

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

Overhead map view of buildings included in the Spring-Summer Fire System Testing for June 2025

5/19/25 – 5/30/25 Campus Fire Systems Testing and Maintenance Schedule for Spring 2025
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UPDATE:
Testing will also take place in Berwick Hall on Thursday, May 29th, from 6:00 am to 8:00 am.

UPDATE:
Fire systems testing and maintenance will not take place on Monday, May 26th due to the holiday.  The schedule for the 2nd week has shifted by one day:

Tuesday – 5/27             6:00 am – 8:00 am – Thompson University Center
Wednesday – 5/28      6:00 am – 8:00 am – Allen Hall / Data Center
Thursday – 5/29          6:00 am – 8:00 am – Frohnmayer Music
Friday – 5/30                6:00 am – 8:00 am – Romania Warehouse

 

Begin:  Monday, May 19, 2025

End:     Thursday, May 29   Friday, May 30, 2025

Scope:  Spring 2025 Fire Systems Testing and Maintenance has been scheduled for the various campus buildings listed below.

Reminders will be sent to each building prior to testing.

Week of 5/19 – 5/23
Monday – 5/19             6:00 am – 6:30 am – Volcanology Hall
Monday – 5/19             6:30 am – 7:00 am – Collier House
Monday – 5/19             7:00 am – 7:30 am – UO Annex
Tuesday – 5/20            6:00 am – 6:30 am – LERC / ROTC
Tuesday – 5/20            6:30 am – 7:00 am – OMBUDS
Tuesday – 5/20            7:00 am – 7:30 am – Transportation Services
Tuesday – 5/20            7:30 am – 8:00 am – 1900 Millrace
Wednesday – 5/21       6:00 am – 7:00 am – CPFM Building 136
Wednesday – 5/21       6:30 am – 7:30 am – Millrace 1, 2, and 3
Wednesday – 5/21       7:30 am – 8:00 am – Wilkinson House
Thursday – 5/22           6:00 am – 8:00 am – McArthur Court

Week of 5/26 – 5/30 (Updated)
Tuesday – 5/27             6:00 am – 8:00 am – Thompson University Center
Wednesday – 5/28      6:00 am – 8:00 am – Allen Hall / Data Center
Thursday – 5/29          6:00 am – 8:00 am – Frohnmayer Music / Berwick Hall
Friday – 5/30                6:00 am – 8:00 am – Romania Warehouse

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 Protection Manager, 541-521-0351 or 541-346-9295.

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

Overhead map view of buildings affected by the Campus Fire Systems Testing and Maintenance Schedule for Spring 2025 5/19/25 - 5/30/25

5/05/25 – 1700 Millrace Fire Alarm System Testing
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Begin:  Monday, May 5, 2025, at 8:00 am

End:      Monday, May 5, 2025, at 10:30 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  1700 Millrace

Scope:  As part of the ongoing construction work that McKenzie Commercial is handling for Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, the building’s fire alarm system will undergo testing. Initial alarms will sound for 5–10 minutes, with additional intermittent alarms possible throughout the following hour.

Services Impacted:  The alarm will be loud and sound throughout the entire building.

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:  McKenzie Commercial

ContactLydia Fitzpatrick, CPFM Campus Planning, Real Estate and Leasing Coordinator, 541-346-3804

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

Overhead map view of 1700 Millrace

3/26/25 Johnson Hall Fire Alarm Testing and Inspection Advisory
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UPDATE:

The fire alarm testing is complete.

 

Begin:  Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 8:00 am

End:      Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 10:00 am

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

Scope:  There will be fire alarm testing and an inspection for the Office of General Counsel remodel.  The alarms will be put on battery backup 24 hours before.

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:  Swinerton Builders and IES

ContactRenee Benoit, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5080

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

Overhead aerial Image of Johnson Hall

3/25/25 Baker Downtown Center Fire System Shutdown
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Begin:  Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 8:00 am

End:      Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 5:00 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Baker Downtown Center

Scope:  The fire line will be shut down to replace a failed backflow preventer.  Harvey and Price will be onsite tearing out and installing a new shut off and backflow preventor in the basement room #001A.

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, EWEB,

ContactShaun Frasier, CPFM Plumbing and Mechanical Shop Manager, 541-346-0275

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

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

Overhead map view of Baker Downtown Center

3/12/25 Millrace Studios, Fine Arts Studios, Woodshop Emergency Fire Sprinkler System Shutdown
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Begin:  Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 6:00 am

End:      Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 8:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Millrace Studios, Fine Arts Studios, Woodshop

Scope:  Due to an emergency repair in the tunnel system, the fire sprinklers will be shut down for the duration. UO Safety Risk Services staff 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:  Hoffman Construction

ContactDenise 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 map view of Millrace Studios, Fine Arts Studios, and Woodshop

3/06/25 PeaceHealth North Fire Alarm System Testing
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Begin:  Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 6:00 am

End:      Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 6:30 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  PeaceHealth North

Scope:  PeaceHealth’s fire alarm vendor needs to verify a recent device repair by performing a pull station test in the North Building this Thursday.

Services Impacted:  The test should be less than a couple of minutes and it might be heard across the 3rd floor sky bridge into the South Building.

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:  PeaceHealth Contractor

ContactLydia Fitzpatrick, CPFM Campus Planning, Real Estate and Leasing Coordinator, 541-346-3804

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

Overhead map view of PeaceHealth North

PLC Fire System Testing.
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Begin:  Friday, January 31, 2025, at 6:00 am

End:     Friday, January 31, 2025, to 7:00 am

Scope:  Fire Systems Testing has been scheduled for PLC after replacing a module.

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.

 

CPFM is now using an emailer application. This application allows CPFM to email Facilities Liaisons based on spatial data contained in UO Spaces and the GIS Facilities Liaison list. If you feel you received this email in error, please contact Campus Planning and Facilities Management Work Control Center.

1/15/25 PeaceHealth North After-hours Fire Alarm Testing including Elevator Recall Function Advisory
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Begin:  Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 7:00 pm

End:      Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 8:30 pm

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  PeaceHealth North

Scope:  PeaceHealth North will conduct their required annual testing of the fire panel and devises including testing the two elevators.

Services Impacted:

  • There will be an unknown but hopefully short period of time that they will test the audio, strobe, door holders, etc. It will be very loud during this time and hearing protection is recommended. PeaceHealth North is providing ear plugs if anyone wants them.
  • Nobody needs to evacuate the building during this testing.

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:  PeaceHealth North

Contact:   Lydia Fitzpatrick, CPFM Campus Planning, Real Estate and Leasing Coordinator, 541-346-3804

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

Overhead map view of PeaceHealth North

 

12/19/24 Johnson Hall Fire Sprinkler System Shutdown
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Begin:  Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 7:00 am

End:      Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 2:00 pm

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

Scope:  Due to the installation of a fire sprinkler head in the Office of General Counsel remodel, the fire sprinkler system will be shut down to complete the work.

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:  Swinerton Builders, Swift, and IES

ContactRenee Benoit, CPFM Owner’s Representative, 541-346-5080

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

Overhead map view of Johnson Hall room 219