MAQ General Information

Resources

• 2D vs. Combo RFID Tags
• Approved Storage by Hazard Class
• Approved Storage Webinar
• Approved Storage White Paper
• Occupancy MAQ Table
• Occupancy Type & MAQ Workgroup recording 2025.1.15
• MAQ Compliance Strategies
• MAQ Management Plan Template
• Viewing MAQ Reports
• Webinar: "A New Approach to Chemical Management – MAQs Deciphered"
• Fire Resistive Construction: Lab Applications

Regulatory Information

• California Fire Code
• California Building Code
  • MAQ Tables (CFC)
• The California Fire Code, California Building Code, and California Mechanical Code are enforced in all state-owned and state occupied buildings (including UC and CSU) within California.
• International Code Council (Digital Codes)

Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQ) Chemical Task Force

The Task Force produced recommendations that will facilitate compliance with MAQs – four specific to each UC location and six for systemwide implementation by the UC Office of the President. The UC Chemical Storage Maximum Allowable Quantities Task Force Report and Recommendations (redacted to maintain Attorney Client Privilege) is publicly accessible. These recommendations consider challenges such as aging infrastructure, limited resources, and evolving research programs.

• Guidance (MAQ Task Force Report & Recommendations (pdf))
  • Toolbox of Solutions (pdf)
  • Quick Reference Guide | UCI (PDF)
  • Chemical User Guide | UCB

Chemical Management Safety Center of Excellence

• Megan Hall, Deputy Fire Marshal - Hazardous Materials (mchall@berkeley.edu)