University takes steps to resolve code issues at Jorgensen

The Office of the State Fire Marshal recently issued an inspection report for the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Connecticut.

The report included the findings of both the state fire marshal’s office and the University’s Office of the Fire Marshal and Building Inspector.

This is the first time an inspection report released by the Office of the State Fire Marshal incorporates findings from the University’s fire marshal, which has resulted in an increased number of code discrepancies from what had previously been reported.

The most recent inspection of the facility, conducted by members of the UConn fire marshal’s office, found a number of potential code discrepancies, most related to storage and other housekeeping conditions, many of which have been or will be remedied during the next few weeks.

Most of the items, UConn Fire Marshal Capt. Michael McGovern said, are not unusual in a more than half-century-old building.

The University is assembling a comprehensive plan to address all fire code violations found this spring in the theater during inspections completed by the state fire marshal and the University’s fire marshal.

More than one-third of the code discrepancies are expected to be addressed by mid-June.