Health Science Lab 1

[cme]

I have just been given a 20,000 SF health science lab building for a major university in NY.

Are there any special code authorities / regulations / guidelines.

Thanks.

 

[tombmech]

Have you been asked to provide specific BSL's? Many university laboratories want a BSL-3, or near-BSL-3 capability. That requires 100% outside air and exhaust, which can complicate things drastically for HVAC Engineers.

The CDC's BMBL is the first stop:

http://www.cdc.gov/od/ohs/biosfty/bmbl4/bmbl4toc.htm

There is also ANSI Z9.5, "Laboratory Ventilation".

 

[darkvibe]

Is the job at a private college or is it a state job like DASNY or SUCF?

 

[cme]

Syracuse branch

I see no BSC's .... only anatomy/cadaver labs