To Biomedical Sciences and Physical Sciences Building Occupants:
PPDO Plumbing and Alarm Shop technicians, along with an outside contractor, will be conducting State mandated building walk-throughs of Biomed and PSB to visually inspect the Fire Alarm System sprinkler heads. Inspection inside buildings includes all spaces with sprinkler systems – including labs, classrooms, common areas, and offices. Technicians will be as unobtrusive as possible within the confines of meeting state code requirements of visual inspections. We expect each space to take less than 5 minutes.
For sensitive areas with restricted access or entry requirements, inspection CAN be coordinated and scheduled individually.
If you have any specific concerns or entry and/or access requirements, please contact the PBSci Work Order Desk for accommodation via email or phone at 831-459-4398.
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UTILITY TO BE INSPECTED:
Fire Sprinkler System – Visual Inspection and flow testing of Sprinkler heads and overhead piping.
No Utilities or other building systems will be affected
HORN WILL NOT BE SOUNDED * IF YOU DO HEAR AN ALARM, RESPOND AS YOU WOULD TO A REGULAR FIRE ALARM.
REASON:
This planned maintenance activity is mandated by the State Fire Marshall and UCOP and is performed every 5 years.
LOCATION(S):
Biomedical Sciences Building
Physical Sciences Building
SCHEDULED DATE(S):
Monday, May 18 to Friday June 5, 2026 – Visual Inspections (add this to your calendar)
Tuesday, June 16 to Friday, July 31, 2026 – Inspection and Repair (add this to your calendar)
SCHEDULED TIME(S):
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday
IMPACTS:
This work may require movement of ceiling tiles to visually access sprinkler heads, if this need arises and further impacts are anticipated, we will work with the crews and labs to schedule and/or protect any sensitive equipment or research areas to allow inspection.
DETAILS:
Physical Plant Plumbers, Alarm Technicians and a 3rd party vendor will be in buildings performing a visual inspection of the fire sprinkler systems. This state mandated inspection requires that every sprinkler head be visually examined, including inside offices, labs, and classrooms.
If you have any specific concerns or any entry and/or access requirements, please contact the PBSci Work Order Desk for accommodation via email or phone at 831-459-3498.
Please let us know if you have any questions.