September 23-24, 2004

ITEM 124-2701-R0904  Fire Suppression Systems in Residence Halls; Montana State University-Billings (for information only)

THAT:   All student residences (Residence Halls & Family Housing) at MSU-B are protected by a fire suppression system.

EXPLANATION: 1.  None of the MSU-B Residence Halls (500+ students) were protected by any fire suppression systems.

2.   In November 2003, the Board of Regents of Higher Education authorized MSU-Billings to install fire suppression systems at an estimated cost of $450,000.

3.  The project was financed with funds from Auxiliary Operations Revenue (Renewal and Replacement Budget) and General Operating Funds in excess of debt service obligations.

4.   A fire suppression system was installed over the summer in both of the high-rise residence halls at a total cost of $340,000 and is complete and operational for the upcoming Fall semester.