The Life Safety Systems (LSS) crew are responsible for the maintenance, repair, testing and inspections of all fire protection and life safety equipment in all campus buildings. Life Safety personnel are highly trained specialists in their field and work in close partnership with the Burlington Fire Department, with UVM Risk Management, and with UVM Police Services.
System Testing Schedules
Annual Fire Alarm Testing
Mid-May to Mid-June: Residential Life Buildings & Trinity Campus
July: Stafford Hall, Given Complex, HSRF, Rowell Hall, Firestone Medical Research Building, Colchester Research Facility, and Jeffords Hall
Late-December through Mid-January: Academic & Administrative buildings
Sprinkler Systems Testing
Annual Test: Mid-May through Early June.
Quarterly Test: September, December & March.
"Hot Work" Permits
The Life Safety team are responsible for issuing "Hot Work" permits as part of our campus fire prevention safety program.
All maintenance activities which use open flames or which may produce heat or sparks require a "Hot Work" permit. Activities such as grinding, cutting, brazing, soldering, torching and welding must be pre-approved by the Life Safety team. Maintenance personnel and contractors must plan ahead and obtain their Hot Work permit before beginning the work.
Plan Ahead!
Call Service Operations Support (SOS) at 802-656-2560 to get your Hot Work permit.
For More Information
Phone: 802-656-3284
Email: lifesafety@uvm.edu
