Fire Alarm testing on campus in summer 2023

As is required by New York State Law, SUNY New Paltz will conduct annual fire alarm system inspection and testing throughout the campus during summer 2023. This very important measure is conducted each year to ensure that our fire alarm systems are operating properly. 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.

Beginning Monday, May 22, and continuing until September, the technicians will follow this inspection schedule as closely as possible, carrying out the tests and inspections between 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

Where possible, the contractor will make building-wide broadcast announcements and display signage announcing all testing. This testing will cause fire alarm panels to beep, and contractors will ensure that the beeping is silenced prior to their departure at the end of each day.

If you find fire alarm panels beeping outside of normal business hours, please contact Facilities Operations to have the indications acknowledged where possible.

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. Only in buildings where technicians have announced testing, and instructed occupants to remain inside during testing, should evacuation alarms be considered optional. The testing-related audible activations will be brief, and interruptions will be minimal, if not nonexistent.

Due to the potential for unanticipated delays, adjustments to these plans will take place without prior notification.

***NOTE: As these systems are designed to preserve life and property, repairs to any identified deficiencies will be carried out when and where appropriate, as determined by the contractor. This means there may be technicians in your building on days other than those listed in the above linked schedule. Audible and visual alarm tests will be carried out during the times that will cause the least inconvenience to building occupants.

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