The Campus Building Department reviews and inspects all construction and renovation at UC Berkeley. In addition to theCalifornia Building Code(link is external)and theUCOP Facilities Manual(link is external), we also work to ensure that projects follow theCampus Design Standardsand contribute to a safe, efficient and long-lasting built environment in keeping with Berkeley's standing as a world-class university.
Our department is dedicated to helping teams deliver code-compliant projects and facilities managers successfully navigate the design, inspection, and documentation requirements of construction and maintenance. You can also read our Frequently Asked Questionshere.
General Project Requirements*
- Construction documents must be submitted with the permit application
- The permit application and supporting documents are reviewed for compliance to code and the Campus Design Standards.
- A permit is issued when the construction documents are found to be sufficient to demonstrate code compliance. This may require revision and re-submittal by the design professional.
- Inspections take place during construction, before work is covered up.
- A final inspection by both the Campus Building Department and the Campus Fire Marshal is required. Corrections identified during this and other inspections must be corrected before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
- Record and As-Built Drawings, record specifications (where applicable), operations and maintenance manuals (where applicable) and guarantees/warranties must be submitted before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
- A Certificate of Occupancy must be issued before retention or final payment can be released to the contractor (A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued before this occurs.)
*These requirements apply to all projects