In August 2019, we closed all the fire rated doors to align with CA Building Code and CA Fire Code that is inspected and enforced by UCSF EH&S.
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic the division propped open all the doors with few exceptions to reduce risk of virus spread. We recently had an EH&S inspection and labs were cited for not having our fire rated doors closed. Now that we know the risk of contracting COVID from touching surfaces is low, we will be closing the doors this week. EH&S will be inspecting our space again this Friday.
Below is a picture for reference of a fire rated door in DEM. This tag can be found on the edge of the door closest to the jamb. We will continue to leave the following fire rated doors open because they have smoke activated hinges attached:
- 501 Collaboration Room
- 503 Kitchenette
- 601 Oval Office
- 605 Administrative Office
- 607 Mail Room
There are some doors between the south side of the equipment rooms connected to the labs will remain open as they are not fire rated. I have attached a set of drawings to reference which doors are fire rated and should remain closed. Do not prop fire rated doors open.
We understand that carrying large/heavy items and/or specimens can be a challenge when moving around the division with the fire rated doors closed. The division will provide up to 2 lab carts for each lab, if needed. Vanessa will be reaching out to lab managers to coordinate ordering.
