Fire Alarm Systems
Fire alarm and sprinkler systems are monitored 24 hours a day by the U.T. Dallas Police, and Environmental Health and Safety. Maintenance and repairs are performed as needed when an impairment occurs.
Fire Alarm Systems
The office of Environmental Health and Safety maintains and tests fire alarm systems, initiating and indicating devices on a regular basis. Fire alarms are tested at least once a year to ensure they are working properly. No one is required to evacuate a building during a fire alarm test (You are required to exit a building during a fire drill).
During a fire alarm test, all bells and horns are sounded first. This process takes approximately 3-5 minutes. Once the bells are silenced the rest of the system is tested. If a bell or horn does not work, it is turned over for maintenance to Environmental Health and Safety. If you notice that a nearby bell or horn does not sound, bring it to the attention of Environmental Health and Safety personnel conducting the test or call x4111.