Fire Alarm Speaker & VoIP Tests for February 2016

Thursday, February 11, 2016

This notice is from the archives of The Notice Board. Information contained in this notice was accurate at the time of publication but may no longer be so.

Please note the following monthly fire alarm speaker tests will be conducted on Thursday February 18, 2016 at the following times that take into consideration external campus user groups:

UNIVERSITY HALL 0830-0840 Hrs
UNIVERSITY CENTRE FOR THE ARTS 0840-0850 Hrs
LIBRARY 0850-0900 Hrs

Please note the following monthly fire alarm speaker tests will be conducted on Monday February 22, 2016 at the following times:

ALBERTA WATER and ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE BUILDING 0950-1000 Hrs
MT BLAKISTON RESIDENCE 1010-1020 Hrs
STUDENT’S UNION BUILDING 1050-1100 Hrs
MARKIN HALL 1250-1300 Hrs

As with previous tests, CIRT Team Members (Assistant Fire Wardens) are requested to check their areas during the test to ensure that the system is functioning (ie. Security Representative’s voice can be heard clearly; that the general alarm is audible and distinct; the fire strobe lights within respective areas are flashing; and hallway doors close if applicable).

NOTE: The monthly VoIP Phone Test will be conducted on

Thursday February 18, 2016 at approximately 0820 Hrs

This test is conducted to ensure that the Emergency Notification System is functioning. A pre-recorded voice will be heard clearly. You will hear a short beep which will begin the messaging as follows:

“Attention! Attention! This is a test. I repeat, this is a test of the emergency communication system on campus, DO NOT TAKE ANY ACTION. This is only a test to familiarize the university community with the emergency notification system, thank you for your cooperation.” Followed by “The test is now completed, thank you for your cooperation.”

To report any concerns regarding the tests, please contact: