Inspections of renovated buildings to be conducted this summer

The University shared its plan to expedite the inspection this summer of buildings where renovations have occurred under UConn 2000 during a meeting of the Construction Management Oversight Committee on June 15.

“The goal of the inspection program is to assure that student residential facilities – including dormitories and apartments – classroom buildings, and other buildings in which students congregate are safe, as determined by the Office of the State Building Inspector, by Sept. 1,” said Barry Feldman, vice president and chief operating officer.

He said the inspections will be done under the direction of the State Building Inspector, and conducted by UConn and state inspectors; representatives of a private architectural firm experienced in code inspections; and, if necessary, part-time licensed inspectors hired by the University.

Feldman also reported that to date, 56 recently constructed non-threshold buildings or buildings with additions or major renovations – including newly constructed apartment and residence halls – have been inspected for fire and building safety, have necessary corrective work either completed or underway, and have been determined to be safe.

Ten more facilities in this category will be field inspected by Sept. 1, and final inspection reports will be completed by the end of the calendar year.

The list includes 77 buildings that are part of nine dormitory complexes that received alterations, sprinkler systems, and other fire safety improvements under the UConn 2000 program, and one complex (Northwood Apartments) that was renovated with non-UConn 2000 funds.