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 [pdf] March 2024
- 3/11/24 - BIO Plan Review Process Changes [pdf] May 2024
Administration
- Adopted Codes Tables [pdf] February 2024
- 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] (in the ESH Threshold Review Form - Triggers start page 6) February 2024
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.
Related Departments
- Facilities & Operations (F&O) (internal)
Internal SLAC files
These files are the internal SLAC site. SLAC log-in required.
Handouts, Code Interpretations, and Other Documents
- Accessibility
- Building
- Electrical
- Fire - FMO
- Mechanical
- Parking
- Plumbing
- PRS System
- SA of EE
- Science
- Structural
- Other
BIO Team Working Site (restricted access to BIO Team)
