Fire Safety

Providing inspections, plan review, and code consultation; serving as a fire protection and life safety resource for all UC Berkeley-owned and occupied buildings.

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Live Fire Extinguisher Training

The Office of Environment, Health & Safety is pleased to provide live fire extinguisher training to UC Berkeley students, staff, and faculty at no cost.

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Our regularly scheduled trainings are held at 10:00 am on the first Thursday of each month at the...

Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQ) Project

The California Fire Code establishes requirements for Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQ) of hazardous materials, which ensures amounts used and stored within buildings do not pose fire and life risks. Following the management of hazardous chemicals guidelines issued by the University of California Office of President in 2023, EH&S is implementing the directives outlined in...

Katherine McCain-Orozco

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

UC Berkeley Toxic, Corrosive and Pyrophoric (TCP) Gas Program Document

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2021

UC Berkeley has a Toxic, Corrosive and Pyrophoric (TCP) Gas Program that specifies minimum requirements for safe storage, use, and handling of Toxic, Corrosive and Pyrophoric (TCP) gases on campus. The Office of Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) coordinates this program by performing evaluations of toxic, corrosive and pyrophoric gas usage and offering technical advice on the requirements of the program.

David Conrod

FPS: Hazardous Materials Specialist
Fire Prevention
Hazardous Materials
MAQ Compliance

Robert Lewis

Fire Prevention Specialist
Fire Prevention
Building Fire Inspections
Hot Work Permits
Event Permit
Fire Drills
Fire Extinguisher Training

Megan Hall

Program Director, UC Chemical Management Safety (Deputy Fire Marshal - Hazardous Materials)
UCOP Center of Excellence
Fire Prevention
Hazardous Materials

Fire Safety

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Workplace Safety

California state regulations require every employer to establish, implement and maintain an effective Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). In August 2017, the University adopted a campuswide Workplace Safety Program that serves as the University’s central IIPP for creating a safe and healthful work environment. Having one program for the whole University helps to improve access, consistency, and usability across all departments. EH&S is the responsible department for overseeing the campuswide Workplace Safety Program. The campus Workplace Safety Program is based on the Injury...

Use of Heaters in Temporary Tents & Awnings

December 21, 2020

CAL FIRE Information Bulletin

Office of the State Fire Marshal
Issued: December 15, 2020

Use of Heaters in Temporary Tents & Awnings

The CAL FIRE - Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) provides statewide fire prevention regulations for the use of tents, awnings...