Construction Safety

Information and guidance for construction contractors work on the UC Berkeley campus. Construction contractors must be aware of their own obligations to comply with local, state and federal regulations as applicable to their work activities onsite.

Do I need to conduct a survey prior to demolition?

You are also required to conduct a survey of your structure for building contaminants. If there is a need for abatement, contact Facilities Services Abatement Shop.

If radiation, biohazardous agents or mercury is known to be within the building’s history, do not begin any work or scope development without consulting with EH&S.

Construction

This page provides important safety information and environmental guidance specifically for construction contractors working on UC Berkeley projects. Contractors are responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations related to their work on campus. Please note that all construction projects on campus are managed by UC Berkeley Capital Strategies, which is responsible for planning, design, construction, and project delivery. For all questions, concerns, or complaints related to UC Berkeley construction projects, members of the campus...

Kevin Keller

Environmental Construction Specialist
Environmental Protection
Building Plans
Construction Inspection
Contaminated Site Remediation
Contractor Services
Soil Management

EH&S' Facilities/Equipment Decontamination Clearance Certification

2007
Facilities/Equipment Decontamination Clearance Certification

The Principal Investigator (PI)/Supervisor is responsible for the indicated area or items, has assessed this location or equipment and determined that it can be released for reuse with no restrictions. This does not provide clearance for facilities or equipment containing lead paint or asbestos components.

Design Drawings Checklists

Design Drawings Checklists - Fire and Life

Katherine McCain-Orozco

Campus Fire Marshal, Director of Fire Prevention, Lead DCFM
Fire & Life Safety
Event Safety
New Construction
Building Plan Review
Building Fire Inspections

Will Klyver

Plans Examiner (Construction Inspector), Deputy Fire Marshal-DCFM
Fire Prevention
Construction Inspection
Building Plan Review

Fire/Life Safety Submittal Checklist

Zach Mckeithan

Plans Examiner (Construction Inspector)
Fire Prevention
Construction Inspection
Building Plan Review

Construction Stormwater Permitting and Design

Stormwater Permitting and Design

Find out if your construction project requires stormwater permitting and stormwater treatment measures.

Does your Project1 create or replace… Pollution Prevention2 Permit Needed? Stormwater Design and Management3 0 to 2,500 square-feet Prepare and implement a Stormwater Pollution Control Plan No Not applicable 2,500 to 5,000 square-feet Prepare and implement a Stormwater Pollution Control Plan No Complete the...