Campus Fire Alarm Testing - April 2024

Multiple campus buildings - see list below and in link

Fire alarm testing

What is being done?

Testing of life-safety fire alarm systems. During the first hour of each test, technicians will test the speakers and strobes to ensure functionality. Technicians will then bypass the speakers and strobes in the facility to test all initiation devices on the fire alarm silently.

Testing is an annual requirement of the National Fire Protection Agency. Buildings to be tested in April:

Biochemistry, Chemistry, Duffy Daugherty + Clara Center, Michigan Biotech Institute, Munn Ice Arena, Museum, 4000 Collins, IM Sports West, Pavilion, TB Simon Power Plant, University Stores, University Research & Containment, and Veterinary Diagnostic Lab.

Specific building dates can be found here: Fire Alarm Testing Schedule

How will this impact building occupants?

IPF staff will come through the building and test all the fire alarm devices throughout the facility. Please be aware they may need to access offices, closets, and laboratories during these inspections. Building evacuation will not be required.

Who can I contact for more information?

Brian Powe, Service Manager IV, at (517) 899-7197 or powebria@msu.edu, or IPF at (517) 353-1760.