Campus Fire Alarm Testing and Inspection

Via Campus Update

To the campus community:

As is required by New York State Law, we are preparing to carry out our annual fire alarm system inspection and testing for the College. This very important measure is conducted each year to ensure that our fire alarm systems are operating properly. Accordingly, we contract with an independent certified fire alarm testing and inspection company who will conduct the required tests on each fire alarm device, in each building, campus-wide.

Beginning Monday, May 4th and continuing until September, the technicians will follow the attached schedules as closely as practicable, carrying out the tests and inspections between 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. Where possible, the contractor will make building-wide broadcast announcements and display signage announcing all testing.

In the event that a fire alarm activates in a building where testing is not scheduled AND announcements and postings do not identify testing occurring within, please treat the alarm as authentic and evacuate.

Due to the potential for unanticipated delays the attached schedules are not set in stone, and adjustments will take place without email notification. ***NOTE: As these systems are designed to preserve life and property, repairs to any identified deficiencies will be carried out when appropriate, as determined by the contractor. This means there may be technicians in your building on days other than those listed in the attached schedule. Audible and visual alarm tests will be carried out during the times that will cause the least inconvenience to building occupants.

Thank you so very much for your understanding during this very important safety project.

Scott F. Schulte, CEM
Director, Office of Emergency Management
Service Building, Suite 217
(845) 257-2387