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.

Zach Mckeithan

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

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...

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...

Construction: Hazardous Waste Satellite Accumulation Area

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2001

Construction Site Hazardous Waste Satellite Accumulation Area Fact Sheet

Katherine McCain-Orozco

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

Will Klyver

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

New labs

How do I set up a new lab?

Note: Your department's Department Safety Coordinator (DSC) may have their own practices and guidelines. It is strongly suggested that you contact them for guidance. Not sure who your DSC is? Use the "Who's your DSC?" tool to find out!

Getting Started Email labsafety@berkeley.edu to have your new lab set up in our database. If you are a new Principal Investigator,...

Kevin Keller

Environmental Construction Specialist
Environmental Protection
Construction Inspection
Contractor Services
Building Plans

Zoe Ladwig

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

Get construction plans reviewed?

Plans Review

Regardless of cost or scope, all construction projects at UC Berkeley require consultation with the Campus Fire Marshal.

The Campus Fire Marshal’s office requires submittal of 100% construction documents for review and final approval with signature. A project manager may elect to submit any or all of the following drawings in earlier design phases for review and comment:

Preliminary Design Drawings Schematic Design Drawings Design Development Drawings (50%, 90%, etc., as agreed upon with Project Manager) Construction Documents (50%, 90%, etc., as agreed upon with...