Winter Break Sprinkler and Elevator Inspections

State-required systems testing continues next week. Testing times will be from 7 a.m. till 4 p.m. See below for buildings affected. The alarm visuals and strobe horns/bells will be activated as noted.

Please share this information with all who may be affected. All dates listed below are approximate.

Sprinkler Inspections with and without Fire Alarm Activation as noted: 

  • Jan. 12, Tuesday – With fire alarm activation: Chappelear Drama Center; Edgar Hall; Edwards Gymnasium/Simpson Querrey Fitness Center; Elliott Hall; Hamilton-Williams Campus Center; Meek Aquatics and Recreation Center; Merrick Hall; R.W. Corns Building; Schimmel/Conrades Science Center; Stuyvesant Hall; Haycock Hall/3D Arts Building; 81 Oak Hill Ave.; 94-110-118 Rowland Ave.; and 4, 23, and 35 Williams Drive.
  • Jan. 13, Wednesday – Finish Monday run-over inspections and proceed to systems without fire alarm activation: Mowry Alumni Center, Ross Art Museum, Selby Stadium East & West, Smith Hall East & West, and Welch Hall.
  • Jan. 14, Thursday – Half day, complete inspections as needed.

Elevator Inspections:

These will happen from Jan. 19-Jan. 22 and take approximately one hour each to perform. This will not be too disrupting, and the schedule is random.

Contact: Gregg Blume, Buildings and Grounds, ext. 3410, ghblume@owu.edu