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Building Inspection Office

The ESH Building Inspection Office (BIO) provides review, oversight, and authorization for construction, modifications, renovations, demolition, use, occupancy, alteration, and retro-fits of all buildings, structures, and areas at SLAC. BIO applies 10 CFR 851, thereby reinforcing SLAC's commitment to safeguard its employees, scientists, visitors, and infrastructure.

Contact:  Cheryl Nadler      Mark Matthews

BIO Documents

These files are publicly available.

  • BIO: Project Review and Authorization Manual (RAM) [pdf] January 2025
  • RAM Update Presentation [pdf] February 2025
  • BIO Plan Review Process Changes [pdf] May 2024

Administration

  • Adopted Codes Tables [pdf] January 2025
  • BIO/Fire Inspection Flow Chart [pdf] March 2022
  • BIO/FMO Inspection Request Procedures [pdf] March 2022
  • BIO Review Flow Chart [pdf]
  • BIO Process Review Process Triggers [pdf] (part of the ESH Threshold Review Form, listed separately here) January 2025
    BIO SME Matrix Table [pdf] March 2024

Programs (ESH Manual)

  • Fire and Life Safety (Chapter 12)
  • General Policy and Responsibilities (Chapter 1)
  • Subcontractor Safety (Chapter 42)
  • Work Planning and Control (Chapter 2)
  • SLAC Construction Safety Requirements Manual [pdf]

Starting a Project - BIO Plan Review System (PRS)

When first working on a project with the BIO group, please enter your information in the BIO Plan Review System (PRS) (internal). 

The application will help you create and submit a SLAC construction project. It will guide you through the necessary steps to get your project submitted, approved, and started in the timely manner.

  • Tutorials for the Building Inspection Plan Review System (public)
  • PRS Submittal Work Flow [pdf]

Related Departments

  • Facilities & Operations (F&O)  (internal)

Internal SLAC files

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BIO Team Working Site (restricted access to BIO Team)

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2575 Sand Hill Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
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