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.

Campus Appeal Process for Code Application or Violation Disputes

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2015
Appeal Process for Violation Disputes

Division of Real Estate Project Inspection Coordination

When a campus entity wishes to appeal a dispute regarding one or more requirements enforced by an FPD staff member, the issue will be discussed with the Lead Designated Campus Fire Marshal (Lead DCFM).

In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Regents of the University of California (effective date May 22, 2015), the UC Berkeley campus Office of Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Fire Prevention Division...

Fire & Life Safety: Doors

Office of Environment, Health & Safety

All doors on campus must comply with state law requiring exit doors to be operable from the inside without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort. (California Building Code 1008.1.9, 2013 Ed.)