Damage to PSU Library Fire Alarm System (Photo)

May 02, 2024 15:20

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Damage to PSU Library Fire Alarm System

Officials from Portland Fire & Rescue have entered and inspected the damage to the fire alarm system of Millar Library on the Portland State University Campus. Occupants damaged the life safety alert system within the structure and used some of the portable fire extinguishers within the building. While the alert system is damaged and not operational, the in-house fire suppression system remains intact and will suppress a fire along with alert Portland Fire & Rescue which will trigger a commercial alarm fire response to the location.

The occupants damaged the strobes and horns of the fire alarm system that designed for audible and visual alerts when activated. In addition to the alarm system, many manual pull stations have been activated and will require all engaged pull stations be returned to the ready position and the alarm is reset prior to the return of students or users of the library. In addition to damaging the permanent fire alarm alert system, many fire extinguishers were taken from their wall mounted cabinets and discharged which will also need to be replaced prior to reentry.

The smoke detectors and in-house fire suppression sprinkler system remain intact and operational which removes the need for a regular fire watch be performed by building representatives on site. Portland Fire is in contact with PSU personnel to inspect the system once repaired to ensure safe occupancy and use of the library. The building will be boarded up to prevent access until the fire alarm alert system repaired and verified as operational.

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