Facilities and Resources

Policy on Philanthropic Gift Fund Minima

It is the policy of the University of California, Berkeley to establish philanthropic gift funds capitalized by donors at the following levels effective July 1, 2017:

Memorial Trees and Dedicated Benches

The Campus Landscape Architect manages requests for gifts of tree planting on campus in the memory of a member of the faculty, students, or staff. The following conditions apply to the acceptance of a gift to plant a tree. The Space Assignments and Capital Improvements Committee (SACI) reviews requests for dedicated benches on the campus, in consultation with the Campus Landscape Architect.

Installation of Fuel Storage Tanks

Prohibits installation of new underground storage tanks (USTs) on the UC Berkeley campus and its field stations.

Energy Use

The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) will manage its operations so that energy and carbon is used in the most sustainable manner possible while providing a safe and comfortable environment for teaching, research, and public service.

Assessment and Distribution of the Campus Philanthropic Allocation and Research Administrative Fee

It is the policy of the University of California, Berkeley to offset a portion of the costs of advancement activities and administering research gift funds, and to provide funding for deferred maintenance, by assessing a philanthropic allocation OR research administrative fee on each gift. For non-research gifts, gifts are assessed a philanthropic allocation of 7.5%. For research gifts, defined as funds to support the research of one or more specified faculty members acting as Principal Investigators (PIs) for a specific research project, OR as general research support for a specified PI, gifts are assessed a research administrative fee of 13%.

Access to Laboratories Containing Hazards

For a variety of reasons, including safety and security, campus laboratories that contain hazards are not open to the public. Only persons with legitimate reasons for being in such a laboratory are permitted to enter, and only after certain conditions have been met. This policy describes the conditions under which visitors, including minors, and animals are allowed in laboratories that contain hazards. Individuals bringing or allowing a visitor or animal into a campus laboratory must comply with the conditions and procedures outlined herein.

Redelegation to Certified Building Official (2023)

Brief description of redelegated authority: Serve as Certified Building Official; establish procedures to perform the responsibilities and duties of "Building Official" defined in the California Building Code; enforce compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, by appropriate reviews and inspection as required therein; ensure that all construction projects comply with Title 24; obtain necessary certification from a recognized state, national, or international association within one year of hire Date: 3/1/2018 Delegated from...

Redelegation to Associate Vice Chancellor - Facilities Services (2023)

Brief description of redelegated authority: Serve as Designated Campus Building Official, responsible for administering the campus construction building plan review and inspection program, including the enforcement of the California Building Code and related University policies; ensure that all campus design and construction projects comply with state building code requirement for fire and life safety, energy conservation and disabled access, close and reoccupation of campus buildings after a disaster. May serve as or relegate the role of Certified Building Official;...

UC Facilities Manual Vol. 3 Ch. 4 Design: Code and Regulatory Compliance (2024)

Brief description of delegated authority: administer the campus architecture, engineering, and construction building program, including the enforcement of the California Building Code and related University policies; ensure compliance with applicable accessibility laws and policy, UC Seismic Safety Policy, Sustainable Practices Policy, adhering to the Long Range Development Plan (FM2:3), the Physical Design Framework (FM2:7.4), and campus policies and guidelines; serve as the University’s Authority Having Jurisdiction for the campus Date: 5/6/2024...