If a bell or horn does not work, it is turned over to the maintenance section of EHS for repair. If you notice that a nearby bell or horn made no sound, bring it to the attention of EHS personnel conducting the test. Schedule for September fire alarm tests. PM Fire alarm tests for next month will be listed by the week of Oct. 8. University Apartments are equipped with smoke alarms that residents are encouraged to test regularly.
Repair is handled by Physical Plant Apartment Maintenance.
Fire drills are conducted twice a year to further insure the safety of students who live in University housing. Sprinkler Systems Sprinklers are an important part of the fire protection system in all OSU residence halls and many other campus buildings. Like fire alarms, these systems are checked on a regular basis. Their purpose is to suppress a fire and keep it from spreading. Water flowing in the system triggers the fire alarm.