Four Buildings to Undergo Fire Safety Alarm Testing Starting at 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 5

Summary of disruptions: State-mandated testing of the fire safety systems at four buildings will begin at 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 5. Testing is scheduled to be completed by approximately 2 p.m. Audible fire alarm testing and strobe light activation are scheduled from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Testing of the alarm system in silent mode will occur after 8 a.m.

The affected buildings are:

BioTrek Learning Center (Building 4A)

College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences (Building 5)

College of Environmental Design (Building 7)

W. Keith and Janet Kellogg University Art Gallery (Building 35A)

Reason for disruption: Comply with state laws to ensure that fire safety systems are working properly.

How does this affect me? Audible fire alarms and strobe lights will be activated between 5:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. HVAC systems may undergo temporary shutdowns.

What do I need to do? If audible fire alarms are heard and strobe lights are activated after 8 a.m., evacuate the building. Please share this information with others in the buildings who may have not received this message.

For any questions or more information, please contact: Martin Cartagena, Electrical Shop supervisor, at Ext. 3044.