Office move makes Public Safety more accessible
John Larsen
Issue date: 9/27/07 Section: News
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"The fire system was installed in 1978, and they're good for 20 years, tops," said Mefford. The panel was repaired numerous times over the years, but "it's too old now."
The fire panel is one of three on campus, and is by far the biggest and oldest, connecting the smoke detectors and sprinkler systems in nearly a dozen buildings, including St. Mary's Hall, New Hall, the library and the apartments.
The new fire panel is located in the new Public Safety offices and provides Public Safety with a number of advantages.
Whenever a fire alarm goes off in the buildings to which the St. Mary's panel is connected, Public Safety will be informed of which building and which room the alarm is coming from. They will also be able to shut off the alarm from their offices.
The update to the equipment includes a "major rebuild of smoke detectors," said Mefford, as well as the installation of wiring for new heat detectors in the apartments, which will sense changes in temperature and not just the smoke.
"They aren't needed, but they were suggested by the fire marshal," said Mefford, and he took the advice.
The installation of the new fire safety equipment is scheduled to be completed by Oct. 1.
Future plans for Public Safety are numerous. In planning are a brand new video camera system and defibrillator stations across campus; a regular shuttle service to take students to different points on campus, as well as to the train station and nearby malls; and the installation of three new emergency stations at St. Mary's, Taube and Gavin halls.
The fire panel is one of three on campus, and is by far the biggest and oldest, connecting the smoke detectors and sprinkler systems in nearly a dozen buildings, including St. Mary's Hall, New Hall, the library and the apartments.
The new fire panel is located in the new Public Safety offices and provides Public Safety with a number of advantages.
Whenever a fire alarm goes off in the buildings to which the St. Mary's panel is connected, Public Safety will be informed of which building and which room the alarm is coming from. They will also be able to shut off the alarm from their offices.
The update to the equipment includes a "major rebuild of smoke detectors," said Mefford, as well as the installation of wiring for new heat detectors in the apartments, which will sense changes in temperature and not just the smoke.
"They aren't needed, but they were suggested by the fire marshal," said Mefford, and he took the advice.
The installation of the new fire safety equipment is scheduled to be completed by Oct. 1.
Future plans for Public Safety are numerous. In planning are a brand new video camera system and defibrillator stations across campus; a regular shuttle service to take students to different points on campus, as well as to the train station and nearby malls; and the installation of three new emergency stations at St. Mary's, Taube and Gavin halls.
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