Executives (Chancellors, VCs, Deans, Department Chairs)

President Drake issued a Directive on California Fire Code Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ) Compliance (link) with a timeline for completion (by 2030). Executive Officials from each campus are responsible for assuring their campus buildings are on track towards MAQ Compliance on or before this date. 

Fire Code Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQs) are limits on types and quantities of hazardous materials (chemicals) that can safely be stored and used in buildings. These limits apply to all buildings on UC property. MAQ limits are dependent on how the building was constructed, whether it has full automatic fire sprinkler coverage, and other variables such as which floor chemicals are being stored and used. MAQ limits are more restrictive for highly hazardous chemicals and for chemicals stored and used on upper floors (greater than 3 stories). These limits can have a significant impact on existing research laboratories.  In many cases, researchers will be asked to reduce the number of chemicals they are currently storing in their labs in order to become compliant with the California Fire Code. EH&S and the Campus Fire Marshal can provide guidance on the MAQ Initiative.