Category: Fire Alarm Testing

UPDATE 12/5/24:  The testing at the EMU scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 17 – 6:00 am – 3:00 pm has been postponed for a later date TBD, a new notice will be sent out when the schedule has been determined.

Begin: Thursday, December 17, 2024

End:     Thursday, January 9, 2025

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 12/16 – 12/20

• Tuesday, Dec. 17         6:00 am – 3:00 pm      Erb Memorial Union (All systems including hoods) TBD
• Wednesday, Dec. 18    6:00 am – 3:00 pm      Streisinger Hall / Lokey Labs / Lewis Integrative Science Building / Huestis Hall / Pacific Hall

• Thursday, Dec. 19       6:00 am – 3:00 pm     Klamath Hall / Willamette Hall / Cascade Hall / Price Science Commons / Onyx Bridge & EHS office

Week of 12/23 – 12/27

• Monday, Dec. 23         6:00 am – 3:00 pm       Knight Library (Sprinklers/Alarms)
• Tuesday, Dec. 24          6:00 am – 3:00 pm      Knight Library (Elevators)
• Tuesday, Dec. 24          8:00 am – 12:00 pm    Global Scholars (Hoods)
• Tuesday, Dec. 24          10:30 am – 2:00 pm    Unthank (Hoods only)

Week of 12/30 – 1/03

• Monday, Dec. 30         7:00 am – 8:00 am       Spencer View (Hoods only)
• Monday, Dec. 30         8:00 am – 9:00 am     Moss St. Child Center (Hoods only)
• Monday, Dec. 30         9:00 am – 2:00 pm      Central Kitchen (All systems)
• Monday, Dec. 30         2:00 pm – 3:00 pm     Many Nations Long House (Hoods only)
• Tuesday, Dec. 31          6:00 am – 8:00 am     Hatfield-Dowlin Complex (Hoods only)
• Tuesday, Dec. 31          8:00 am – 10:00 am     Carson Hall (Hoods only)
• Tuesday, Dec. 31          10:00 am – 12:00 pm   Living Learning Center (Hoods only)
• Tuesday, Dec. 31          1:00 pm – 3:00 pm       Barnhart (Hoods only)
• Thursday,  Jan 2            6:00 am –  7:00 am      Transportation Services
• Thursday, Jan 2             7:00 am – 8:00 am     EC Cares West 12^th
• Thursday, Jan 2             8:00 am – 9:00 am     EC Cares Westmoreland and Modular 190 (Whitaker Neighborhood)

Week of 1/06 – 1/10

• Monday, Jan. 6            6:00 am – 7:00 am     Ford Alumni Center
• Monday, Jan. 6            7:00 am – 8:00 am     Jaqua Center (Kone)
• Tuesday, Jan. 7             9:00 am – 11:00 am     Parker Black Cultural Center
• Tuesday, Jan. 7            11:00 am – 1:00 pm     Susan Campbell Hall and Hendricks Hall (H&P makeup/repair)
• Wednesday, Jan. 8      6:00 am – 3:00 pm     Lillis Complex
• Thursday, Jan. 9          6:00 am – 3:00 pm     Knight Campus Science Building #1

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 SRS Fire Protection Manager, 541-346-9295 or 541-521-0351

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

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

Begin:  Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 6:00 am

End:      Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 6:15 am

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

Scope:  Contractor will be testing the fire alarm installation in Esslinger Hall. 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:  IES

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

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

Begin:  Monday, November 4, 2024, at 7:00 am

End:      Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  1715 Franklin – 1^st floor north wing

Scope:  This work involves the temporary shutdown of the fire sprinkler system in the north wing of the 1^st floor. The system will be drained and reconfigured in rooms 163 & 164 for their remodel. Then the system will be refilled and re-activated for this area of the building. This work is anticipated to be complete in one workday. There is a second day listed on the notice in the event they need to return for any final 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:  Harvey and Price, Brandon Ketchum for Luna Design and Construction, Scott Savage.

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

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

Begin:  Friday, September 13, 2024, at 6:00 am

End:      Friday, September 13, 2024, at 7:00 am

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

Scope:  An alarm technician needs to do a quick test of the fire alarm system tomorrow morning.  Alarms will not sound in the Student Recreation Center, only in Esslinger Hall between 6:00 am and 7:00 am.

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 SRS Fire Protection Manager, 541-346-9295

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

UPDATE:
The dates and times have been revised from 7/25 and 7/26 to the schedule below:

• 1^st Day:  Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 6:00 am to 7:00 am
• 2^nd Day:  Friday, August 2, 2024, from 6:00 am to 7:00 am

Begin:  Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 6:00 am

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

1^st Day:  Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 6:00 am to 7:00 am

2^nd Day:  Friday, August 2, 2024, from 6:00 am to 7:00 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Klamath Hall Third Floor

Scope:  Fire alarm and suppression system will be shut down for the third floor of Klamath Hall to complete sprinkler line adjustments on the roof. 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.

Begin:  Friday, June 7, 2024, at 6:00 am

End:      Friday, June 7, 2024, at 8:00 am

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

Scope:  Final fire alarm testing will be done throughout the 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:  IES

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

2^nd 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UPDATE:
Fire alarm testing will occur at 6:00 am Tuesday, January 23^rd, 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 16^th, 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.

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 12^th
• 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.

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

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.