Category: Fire Alarm Testing

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.

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

2^nd 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.

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.

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.

Begin:  Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 6:00 am

End:      Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 7:30 am

Building(s) or Area(s) Affected:  Prince Lucien Campbell

Scope:  Safety & Risk Services will be performing an emergency test of the fire system.  Alarms will be heard and water will be released down the sides of 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:  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:  Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 6:00 am

End:      Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 10:00 am

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

Scope:  Related to the Huestis Hall Renovation project, the fire suppression and fire alarm system will be temporarily offline. The contractor will conduct fire watch during this outage.

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, 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:  Friday, July 28, 2023, at 7:00 am

End:      Friday, July 28, 2023, at 10:00 am

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

Scope:  The fire suppression system will be down in Huestis Hall to allow for final connection of the north fire riser and the Fire Marshal’s inspections.  Contractor will provide fire watch in the occupied basement 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 and 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.

UPDATE 8/31/23:
Prior to completion of our office space addition in room 314, our contractors need to perform some audible fire alarm testing. There will be a pre-test on September 6th between 6am and 8am, and a city fire alarm inspection on September 12^th between 6am-8am. Both days may involve both audible alarms and lighted strobes during the specified times.

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

DATE REVISED 8/04/23:
This work has been pushed out (again). Sprinkler work will resume August 22^nd, and should be complete by the end of that day.

UPDATE 7/31/23:
This building has sectional valves, so only the 3^rd floor should be affected.

UPDATE 7/18/23:
Due to a glitch encountered today, work has been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 1^st.

UPDATE 7/17/23:
Due to scheduling of trades, this work has moved forward a day.
Sprinkler work will occur in Fenton 314 on Wednesday 7/19.

Begin:  July 20, July 19, August 1,  August 22, 2023, at 6:00 am

End:      July 20, July 19, August 1, August 22, Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 8:00 am

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

Scope: Due to renovations on the top floor of Fenton Stacks, the fire sprinkler system will need to be shut down for alterations.

Services Impacted:  Work will take place in room 314 but the shutdown will affect the entire building.  This should only affect the 3^rd floor.

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 and Harvey & Price.

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

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