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.

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...

Katherine McCain-Orozco

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

Will Klyver

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

Amy Chen

Campus Fire Marshal
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...

Storage Tanks

Any container of oil, fuel, or oil like substances, of 55 gallons or greater including steel and plastic drums, must be made known to EH&S upon receipt on campus.

If you would like more information on campus tank installation, operation, and spill prevention or need assistance with the services below, please contact ehs-ep@berkeley.edu.

Resources:

Campus Storage Tank Policy

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Who should I contact for more information?

Please contact the EH&S Construction Specialist at the EH&S main office at (510) 642-3073, or at
ehs-ep@berkeley.edu for more information on demolitions.