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Plans Review
 The
University campus has seen a great building boom over the past
several years. Demolition of outdated structures are making way
for new up-to-date facilities and the renovation of existing
portions of buildings to bring them into the 21st century. EHS,
Occupational Safety Division (OS), is involved in the construction
process through its Plans Review staff. The OS
University Fire Marshal attends design meetings to advocate for
fire protection and life safety issues through out a project.
The University Fire Marshal then reviews all drawings and specifications for new construction
and renovations to ascertain that all applicable codes and standards
are being met.
Once the building or area is under construction, the
University Fire Marshal maintains an ongoing presence at the site
and during construction progress meetings to further ensure that all Life Safety and fire
protection requirements are installed correctly and tested
upon completion. As part of this process the University
Fire Marshal
acts as an agent for the Maryland State Fire Marshal's office
in the inspection, testing and acceptance of all fire alarms,
fire detection, smoke evacuation systems, stair pressurization
and fire suppression systems. EHS staff
are also consulted for areas not pertaining to fire safety
for their input and expertise.
The OS Division also issues Hot
Work (Burning, Welding and Pipe Sweating) permits to
the various contractors involved in this construction
process.
For more information on Plans Review contact Robert Burke
at 410.706.3490 or by e-mail at rburke@af.umaryland.edu.
See information on Hot
Work Permits
See Fire-Life Safety Page for other fire protection and life
safety information
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