The fire alarms in the Karl Popper Building (AR03) are being tested between 8am and 9am tomorrow Wednesday 9 July, and we are letting you know because the fire alarms are expected to sound continuously during this time.

This testing is part of code of compliance requirements (CoC), following the refurbishment of floors 1-4 of Karl Popper. The alarms will sound across all four renovated levels to enable the inspector to verify compliance (that they work appropriately) across all relevant areas.

Do I need to do anything if I hear the alarm going continuously?

• No – Don’t panic! – Emergency services are aware that the testing is taking place and why.
• The building occupants on levels 5 and 6 and have been advised that they may wish to remain off-site, or elsewhere on site, until 9:00 a.m. to minimise their disruption.
• Fire Emergency New Zealand have been notified of the scheduled testing.

There will be a partial closure of the Rehua/Forestry Carpark between 7am and 12pm tomorrow, Wednesday 9 July to allow the FM Grounds team to receive and manage a delivery of rocks that will be used to create traffic mitigation on the islands inside the carpark.

 Please take note of the following key works information:

• Works will be in progress between 7am and 12pm. During this time seven (7) car parks will be closed.
• During the delivery process a Bin and a Hiab truck, will be parked in the middle of the carpark entrance, specifically within the area marked by two red lines (indicated on the map) between the circular tree islands.
• The middle entrance and exit will be closed for two (2) hours during this period for the placement of rocks. 

If you enter and exit the carpark area, please:

• Use one of the alternate open entrances and exits.
• Remain alert for lifting zones, works in progress, and staff working in the area when you enter and exit the carpark, and stay out of the lifting zone and away from the works area.
• Do not park in coned off carparks.

Facilities Management will be completing maintenance works on the Fire Sprinkler and Dry Riser in the Basement of Beatrice Tinsley (SC07) between 8.30am on Wednesday 9 July and 4.30pm on Friday 11 July.

This work is noisy, and you may hear the drilling noise in the South end of the building in particular, if you are passing through or based in Beatrice Tinsley.

If you are working or studying in the Beatrice Tinsley building be prepared that this work is happening and will be noisy.  You may wish to wear noise cancelling headphones if you have these available, or work from an alternative location between 8.30am on Wednesday 9 July and 4.30pm on Friday 11 July.

Please direct enquiries to fmassist@canterbury.ac.nz

Thank you for your tolerance as this required maintenance work is in progress.

Facilities Management.