Facilities, Infrastructure and Risk Management (FIRM)

Facilities Management & Campus Services

TO:  Shutdown Group, All Buildings, All Facility Coordinators

FROM:  Service Response Center

DATE:  June 8, 2021

SUBJECT: EHS Building Evacuation Drills – 2021 Summer Schedule

In an effort to demonstrate fire safety awareness and preparedness in compliance with the fire code, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) has prepared a fire evacuation drill summer schedule. The attached schedule identifies the proposed day and time of the drill as well as the academic and administrative buildings in which the drills will be conducted.

During the fire evacuation drills, you will hear a siren/horn and/or voice command announcement to evacuate. We ask for your full cooperation during the drills. The expected duration of each drill will be approximately 15-20 minutes. We recognize the drills may interrupt your schedule and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Fire evacuation drills will be conducted on scheduled dates between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.

As CMU enters the next phase of returning to in-person campus operations, anyone that is occupying a campus facility during a scheduled fire drill is expected to participate while continuing to adhere to the university’s COVID-19 Minimum Requirements.

Please adhere to the following directions when the fire alarm sounds to safely evacuate the building:

·       Never ignore a fire alarm.

·       If a fire alarm sounds, evacuate immediately in a safe and orderly manner – do not run.

·       If needed, shut-off any heat sources or equipment, quickly gather personal belongings (i.e. keys, pursue, bag) and proceed to the nearest exit.

·       It is recommended to have at least two ways out. Proceed to the nearest exit. Remember to use the stairs.

·       When exiting, move at least 150 ft. away or further, to a safe location from the building.

·       Do not re-enter the building until given the all clear to return inside by EHS personnel.

·       For any ADA assistance during a fire drill and inability to self-evacuate, shelter-in-place or go to an enclosed stairwell, if safe to do so. Tell someone of your location and ask them to notify the EHS personnel conducting the drill. If you are not sure if the fire alarm is a drill – Call University Police at 412-268-2323 and tell them of your location and situation.

·       Remember to thoroughly wash your hands or use hand sanitizer after the drill.

For more information about the fire safety services provided by EHS, please visit this webpage.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have questions regarding proper procedures for your area, please contact EHS or send an email to: safety@andrew.cmu.edu. 

Facilities, Infrastructure and Risk Management (FIRM)

Facilities Management & Campus Services

TO:  Shutdown Group, All Buildings, All Facility Coordinators

FROM:  Service Response Center

DATE:  June 8, 2021

SUBJECT: EHS Building Evacuation Drills – 2021 Summer Schedule

In an effort to demonstrate fire safety awareness and preparedness in compliance with the fire code, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) has prepared a fire evacuation drill summer schedule. The attached schedule identifies the proposed day and time of the drill as well as the academic and administrative buildings in which the drills will be conducted.

During the fire evacuation drills, you will hear a siren/horn and/or voice command announcement to evacuate. We ask for your full cooperation during the drills. The expected duration of each drill will be approximately 15-20 minutes. We recognize the drills may interrupt your schedule and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Fire evacuation drills will be conducted on scheduled dates between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.

As CMU enters the next phase of returning to in-person campus operations, anyone that is occupying a campus facility during a scheduled fire drill is expected to participate while continuing to adhere to the university’s COVID-19 Minimum Requirements.

Please adhere to the following directions when the fire alarm sounds to safely evacuate the building:

·       Never ignore a fire alarm.

·       If a fire alarm sounds, evacuate immediately in a safe and orderly manner – do not run.

·       If needed, shut-off any heat sources or equipment, quickly gather personal belongings (i.e. keys, pursue, bag) and proceed to the nearest exit.

·       It is recommended to have at least two ways out. Proceed to the nearest exit. Remember to use the stairs.

·       When exiting, move at least 150 ft. away or further, to a safe location from the building.

·       Do not re-enter the building until given the all clear to return inside by EHS personnel.

·       For any ADA assistance during a fire drill and inability to self-evacuate, shelter-in-place or go to an enclosed stairwell, if safe to do so. Tell someone of your location and ask them to notify the EHS personnel conducting the drill. If you are not sure if the fire alarm is a drill – Call University Police at 412-268-2323 and tell them of your location and situation.

·       Remember to thoroughly wash your hands or use hand sanitizer after the drill.

For more information about the fire safety services provided by EHS, please visit this webpage.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have questions regarding proper procedures for your area, please contact EHS or send an email to: safety@andrew.cmu.edu. 

Facilities, Infrastructure and Risk Management (FIRM)

Facilities Management & Campus Services

TO:  Shutdown Group, Baker, Porter

FROM:  Service Response Center

DATE:  June 8, 2021

SUBJECT: Baker and Porter Hall Fire Alarm System Testing 6/10 9:30AM-11:30AM

The Baker and Porter Hall fire alarm systems will be tested on Thursday, 6/10, from 9:30AM – 11:30AM.   

The alarm speakers and strobes will be activated briefly during this test, however, you will not be required to evacuate the building.  Occupants are cautioned to respond to sounding fire alarms at all other times by immediately evacuating the building.

Please contact Shane Schmidt, FMS Lead Skilled Technician, at 724-961-1833 with any questions or concerns regarding this test.  

UPDATE:  Power has been restored to 4615 Forbes (GATF).

Facilities, Infrastructure and Risk Management (FIRM)

Facilities Management & Campus Services

TO:  Shutdown Group, GATF Group

FROM:  Service Response Center

DATE:  June 7, 2021

SUBJECT: GATF Power Shutdown TODAY June 7th 7PM-8PM

Duquesne Light will be shutting off power to 4615 Forbes Ave (GATF) for up to an hour tonight beginning at 7:00PM to rearrange circuits in one of their substations.  FMS electrical, plumbing and HVAC personnel will check the building to insure building systems are running properly after power is restored.  Building occupants may want to turn off equipment in advance of this outage.

For questions or concerns regarding this outage, please contact Marty Altschul, FMCS Director of Strategic Facilities Initiatives, at 412-527-5686.

Facilities, Infrastructure and Risk Management (FIRM)

Facilities Management & Campus Services

TO:  Shutdown Group, GATF Group

FROM:  Service Response Center

DATE:  June 7, 2021

SUBJECT: GATF Power Shutdown TODAY June 7th 7PM-8PM

Duquesne Light will be shutting off power to 4615 Forbes Ave (GATF) for up to an hour tonight beginning at 7:00PM to rearrange circuits in one of their substations.  FMS electrical, plumbing and HVAC personnel will check the building to insure building systems are running properly after power is restored.  Building occupants may want to turn off equipment in advance of this outage.

For questions or concerns regarding this outage, please contact Marty Altschul, FMCS Director of Strategic Facilities Initiatives, at 412-527-5686.

Facilities, Infrastructure and Risk Management (FIRM)

Facilities Management & Campus Services

TO:  Shutdown Group, Porter Hall

FROM:  Service Response Center

DATE:  June 3, 2021

SUBJECT: Porter Hall A-Level Frew Street Entry Closure 6/3 2PM-7PM

The Porter Hall A-level/Frew Street entrance will be closed today, 6/3, from 2PM – 7PM while repairs are being made to the vestibule.

All other entries to Porter Hall will be unaffected.

Please contact Jenn Rogers, Associate Project Manager, at jlrogers@andrew.cmu.edu or 412-268-1964 for any questions or concerns regarding this closure,

Facilities, Infrastructure and Risk Management (FIRM)

Facilities Management & Campus Services

TO:  Shutdown Group, Hamerschlag, Porter

FROM:  Service Response Center

DATE:  June 2, 2021

SUBJECT: Hamerschlag and Porter Hall Fire Alarm System Testing 6/4 6:30AM-9:30AM

The Hamerschlag Hall and Porter Hall fire alarm systems will be tested on Friday, 6/4, from 6:30AM – 9:30AM.   

The alarm speakers and strobes will be activated briefly during this test in the construction areas in the buildings, however, you will not be required to evacuate the building.  Occupants are cautioned to respond to sounding fire alarms at all other times by immediately evacuating the building.

Please contact Shane Schmidt, FMS Lead Skilled Technician, at 724-961-1833 with any questions or concerns regarding this test.  

Facilities, Infrastructure and Risk Management (FIRM)

Facilities Management & Campus Services

TO:  Shutdown Group, Facility Coordinators, CUC, MMCH. Housing

FROM:  Service Response Center

DATE:  June 2, 2021

SUBJECT: East West Walkway closure for Roofing Material delivery 6/3 – 6/4

The East/West walkway will be temporarily closed from Margaret Morrison Carnegie Hall to the Resnik main entrance doors from 6/3 through 6/4 for a roofing material delivery and lifting.

The main entrance into Resnik will remain open, as well as the West and East entrance/exit doors to both Resnik and West Wing.  Exits for both West Wing and Resnik that lead to the East/West walkway will be available for emergency use only during these dates.  The adjacent exterior stairs that lead to the walkway will also be closed for these dates as well.

The walkway will reopen for limited pedestrian traffic on Monday, 6/7, but will have areas fenced for pedestrian use through the construction areas.

Please contact Ron Cunningham, FMS Principal Project Manager, at 412-268-1556 or rcunning@andrew.cmu.edu for any questions or concerns regarding this work. 

Facilities, Infrastructure and Risk Management (FIRM)

Facilities Management & Campus Services

TO:  Shutdown Group, CFA, MMCH, Newell Simon, Doherty, Wean, Scott

FROM:  Service Response Center

DATE:  June 2, 2021

SUBJECT: Window Cleaning 6/2-6/8

The exterior windows of the College of Fine Arts, Margaret Morrison Carnegie Hall, Newell Simon, Doherty, Wean and Scott Halls will be cleaned this week and into next weekend.  A lift will be in these areas while the cleaning is being done. 

Any questions or concerns, please contact Jenn Rogers, Associate Project Manager, at jlrogers@andrew.cmu.edu or 412-268-1964

Facilities, Infrastructure and Risk Management (FIRM)

Facilities Management & Campus Services

TO:  Shutdown Group, CFA, MMCH, Newell Simon, Doherty, Wean, Scott

FROM:  Service Response Center

DATE:  June 2, 2021

SUBJECT: Window Cleaning 6/2-6/8

The exterior windows of the College of Fine Arts, Margaret Morrison Carnegie Hall, Newell Simon, Doherty, Wean and Scott Halls will be cleaned this week and into next weekend.  A lift will be in these areas while the cleaning is being done. 

Any questions or concerns, please contact Jenn Rogers, Associate Project Manager, at jlrogers@andrew.cmu.edu or 412-268-1964