Upgrading Fire Safety in Our Residence Halls!

Focus Areas: Howard, Hartzfeld, and Akin Halls

Construction Started: Summer 2025

Anticipated Completion: 8/15/2025

Exciting improvements are underway! As part of a phased capital plan, we’re upgrading fire panels in Howard, Hartzfeld, and Akin Halls to the modern Honeywell 6800 system—an addressable panel that pinpoints specific areas where trouble occurs. This upgrade enhances efficiency, reliability, and response time while ensuring compliance with current fire life safety codes.

Why This Upgrade is Important:

✅ Smarter Detection: The new system provides addressable location alerts, allowing for quicker response times.
✅ Future-Focused Improvements: While our current fire panels continue to function properly, this phased plan will eventually modernize systems across campus.

We’re committed to continuously improving fire safety across all residential buildings. With these upgrades, students can live, study, and rest easy knowing that our fire systems are stronger than ever!