Brc Address And Hours Of Operation
BRC Quick Reference Guide – Rev 8/17/09
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BRC Central
(Your source for up-to-date information,
policies and procedures for the
BioScience Research Collaborative
occupants of the BRC)
BRC Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday– Friday
Parking Garage Hours of Operation: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily
BRC Director of Operations: Diana L. Welch,
Room 615, x8400, dwelch@rice.edu, Cell: (713)298-1596
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
Building Problems are to be reported directly to Kathy Jones, Core and Shell Project Manager. She will dispatch someone to take
care of the problem. For Urgent Requests Call x5460 or 832-722-6121; For Non-Urgent Requests send email to kjones@rice.edu
Problems with Office and Lab Furnishings are to be reported directly to Eleni Barzouka, Tenant Improvement Project Manager.
For Urgent Requests Call x5457 or 832-347-5058; For Non-Urgent Requests send email to barzouka@rice.edu.
FOR ASSISTANCE
EMERGENCY
Urgent Requests
Non-Urgent Requests
INVOLVING:
CALL
After Hrs
After Hrs &
8am-6pm Mon-Fri
&Wkends
8am-6pm Mon-Fri
Weekends
PROBLEMS WITH
x5460 or
Project Manager Kathy
x4095
Project Manager
kjones@
x4095
Jones
Kathy Jones x5460 or
rice.edu
BUILDING FACILITIES:
x5460 or
kjones@rice.edu
Power and Utilities/ Alarms/
M
832-722-6121
echanical/ Electrical
/Plumbing,/HVAC
Building Operations:
-
M
ail/Deliveries/Supplies/Copie
BRC x8400 or
x6000
BRC x8400
dwelch@
r/Breakrooms/Room
713-298-1596
dwelch@rice.edu
rice.edu
Reservations
Computer Assistance:
-
Sys Support
helpdesk@r
BRC Sys Support
helpdesk@
IT and Telecommunication
832-723-4679
ice.edu
Kab3@rice.edu
rice.edu
Card Reader Access
-
Security x6000
Security
(Request through your
(Request through
x8600 or
Dept Admin)
your Dept Admin)
x6000
Custodian
x2485 or x4095
BRC Custodian
x2485 BRC
Custodian
x2485
or 832-347-9244
x2485
x2485
Elevator Emergency
x6000 - - -
-
Environ Health & Safety:
EHS
EHS x8800
EHS x8800 or
cavender@
Chemical Spill/Gas
x8800
or
x6000
Noel.Nguyen@rice.edu
rice.edu
Cylinders/Radiation Safety
713-818-9013
Fire, Safety & Evacuation
x6000 - - -
-
Garge
x6000 BRC
Garage
x6000
parking@rice.edu
parking@
x2020 or
rice.edu
713-551-6391
Keys
X6000
Security x6000
X6000
(Request through your
(Request through
Dept Admin)
your Dept Admin)
Medical Emergency
x6000 - - -
-
PROBLEMS WITH LAB &
-
Project Manaager
-
Project Manager
barzouka@
OFFICE FURNISHINGS
Eleni Barzouka x5457
E. Barzouka x5457 or
rice.edu
or 832-347-5058
barzouka@rice.edu
Rice Crisis Management
x6000 x6000
x6000
BRC
Security
x8600
x6000
Security:
x6000 x6000
x6000
BRC
Security
x8600
x6000
Bomb Threat/Crime/ Theft
/Assault/Bldg Access/ Lost
Keys or ID
Weather
x6000 x6000
x6000
BRC
Security x8600
x6000
Animals on BRC Property
Dogs, cats and other pets will not be permitted on BRC property, including the grounds, with the exception of service animals and
animals that are used for bona fide research.
ATM and Vending Machines
Vending machines are located on the first floor adjacent to the public elevators. An ATM machine is not planned for the building
at this time.
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Building Access [Card Reader Access and Keys]
FORGOT OR LOST YOUR RICE ID CARD OR OFFICE KEY?
During business hours call BRC Security at x8600. After hours call Rice University Police at x6000.
Check with your Department Administrator for instructions for obtaining Building Access and Keys
Fire Department/ International Building Code Flammable Material Requirements
This is a very simple version of the Houston Fire Department/ International Building Code Flammable Material
Requirements. These quantities are based on a mix of flammable and combustible liquids. These quantities are per control area
not per professor or laboratory. The space occupied by Rice on each floor is considered a separate control area.
Number of Control
Percentage of Maximum Allowable
Total Flammable/Combustible
Floor Level
Areas/Floor
Quantity per Control Area (not Lab)
In Flammable Cabinets
Basement
3 Control Areas
75% Allowable
360 G
First Floor
4 Control Areas
100% Allowable
480 G
Second Floor
3 Control Areas
75% Allowable
360 G
Third Floor
2 Control Areas
50% Allowable
240 G
4-6th Floor
2 Control Areas
12.5% Allowable
60 G
7-9th Floor
2 Control Areas
5% Allowable
24 G
Higher 9th Fl
1 Control Area
5% Allowable
24 G
Flammable Gases 1000 ft3 maximum per control area following the percentage as above
2000 ft3 maximum if kept in vented cabinets
3000 ft3 maximum if kept in vented cabinets and sprinkled
H Room- One 500 sq ft H room is provided per floor. This room has been supplied with a fume hood with a lower flammable storage cabinet; 4
flammable storage cabinets which hold a TOTAL of 120 gallons combined and open shelving. This is a shared space room. Maximum allowable
storage is 1000 gallons. (K. Cavender-Rice EHS)
Food Areas/Restaurants (During the Month of August)
Two vending machines are located just inside the main entrance on Level 1.
Two non-Rice food service vehicles are stationed on Travis St., Monday–Friday from 12–12:30 p.m.
All student hub break rooms Levels 3-8 have two large refrigerators, two microwaves, a sink, and recycling bins.
Negotiations are underway to provide food service in the Café and Coffee Bar located on Level 2.
Mail Services and Deliveries
Check with your Department Administrator for procedures in place during the month of August.
Parking Garage
The Following Information was made available from the Rice University Parking and Transportation Department on 6/1/09.
Garage Hours of Operation –
Contract Parking: 24/7, 365 days per year
Visitor Parking: 6 a.m, –10 p.m. seven days a week,
*Rice University reserves the right to close the garage when necessary
Parking Office Hours of Operation –
6 a.m. –10 p.m. seven days a week; Rice University Police Controlled 10 p.m. – 6 a.m.
*Holiday hours may vary
Rates and Access for Rice Contract Parkers –
Faculty/Staff (F/S), and Graduate Students (GS) - $716 per year provides 24/7 access to BRC Garage as well as North
Lot and West Lot 1 for F/S, North Annex and West Lot 1 for GS.
Validations for Visitors –
As throughout campus, to obtain $7 validations, email parking@rice.edu.
The BRC parking garage will operate very similarly to the Central Campus Garage on campus. Contract/Tenant parking is on the
2nd and 3rd levels. Visitors and persons with disabilities (hangtags or plates) may use the 1st level. F/S may register two of their
own vehicles and GS may register one vehicle; only one vehicle per registration is allowed in the garage at any given time.
F/S and GS with valid parking permits and proxy cards on campus will be able to have access to the BRC garage after
6pm and on weekends, out by 7:30 a.m. Monday – Friday.
No overnight parking unless prior approval is obtained from the Rice Parking Office; contact parking@rice.edu or 713-
348-2020.
Traffic & Parking Regulations apply to the BRC - http://parking.rice.edu/
B1 Level height limit 8’2”; B2 Level 7’
Each department/tenant should designate a person as the primary contact for parking issues.
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Room Reservations
Call BRC Director of Operations Diana Welch at x8400 or 713-298-1596 or dwelch@rice.edu.
Auditorium, Lecture Hall, Classrooms and Conference Rooms in the BRC
Floor
Rm Avail:++
Room
Capacity
Who Schedules
AV Equip
Video Conf?
1
Jan 2010
Auditorium103
280
BRC
Classroom Load
Assisted
1
Jan 2010
BreakOutClass (Corridor 111)
50
BRC
Conference Room Load
1
Nov
Conf Room110-BRC off Aud)
14
BRC
Conference Room Load
1
Nov
Conf Room140A-BRC
10
BRC
Conference Room Load
1
Jan
Conf Room160G-GCC
8
GCC
Conference Room Load
1
Jan 2010
Conf Room172-IBBetc
12 **
IBB/CBEN/UK,BTB
Conference Room Load
2
Nov
Lecture Hall 280
87
BRC
Classroom Load
Assisted
2
Aug Classes
Classrm282
52
Registrar
Classroom Load
Assisted
2
Aug Classes
Classrm284
32
Registrar
Classroom Load
Assisted
2
Aug Classes
Classrm285
22
Registrar
Classroom Load
Assisted
2
Aug Classes
Classrm286
38
Registrar
Classroom Load
Assisted
2
Aug Classes
Classrm287
28
Registrar
Classroom Load
Assisted
3
(at move in)
Conf Room 301A
6
TBD
Conference Room Load
3
(at move in)
Conf Room 301B
6
TBD
Conference Room Load
4
(at move in)
Conf Room 401A
6
TBD
Conference Room Load
4
(at move in)
Conf Room 401B
6
TBD
Conference Room Load
5
(at move in)
Conf Room 501
14
TBD
Conference Room Load +
Stand Alone
6
(at move in)
Conf Room 601A
6
TBD
Conference Room Load
6
(at move in)
Conf Room 601B
6
TBD
Conference Room Load
7
(at move in)
Conf Room 701A
6
TBD
Conference Room Load
7
(at move in)
Conf Room 701B
6
TBD
Conference Room Load
8
(at move in)
Conf Room 801
14
TBD
Conference Room Load +
Proposed
++ Date of availability subject to change depending upon construction and move-in dates
Classroom Load:
In Room Computers, Laptop Connections.
Conference Room Load:
No In Room Computers, Laptop Connections Only.
Conference Room Load +:
No In Room Computers, Laptop Connections Only. Additional Equipment To Support Video Conferencing.
Video Conference Assisted:
Requires Technician In AV Control Room To Initiate The Remote Connection.
Two Way Conference Can Be Recorded And/Or Streamed.
Video Conference Stand Alone:
No Technician Required. Occupant Initiates The Remote Connection. No Recording.
BRC Classroom Configuration
BRC Auditorium and Broadcast Lecture Hall Configuration
L arge format display x 2
Large format display x 2
Motorized projection screen x 2
Motorized projection screen x 2
Motorized instructor console
Motorized instructor console
Control system
Control system
Document camera
Document camera
Feedback monitor
Feedback monitor
Windows based PC
Windows based PC
Apple based Macintosh
Apple based Macintosh
VGA+DVI laptop connections
VGA+DVI laptop connections
USB keyboard/mouse switching
USB keyboard/mouse switching
USB memory stick input
USB memory stick input
E thernet connections for all computers
Ethernet connections for all computers and the laptop interface
and the laptop interface
Speakers
Speakers; Instructor camera: Wired to AV control room; Audience camera: Wired to AV control room
Program Send/Receive: Wired to AV control room
Note: Auditorium and Broadcast Lecture Hall are equal to a classroom, but also have the ability to annotate
over the image and to project up to 4 sources at once. The projector is also behind a rear screen glass vs
front projection screens. There are also more cameras from a broadcast perspective.
Security (See Chart Above)
T
he security needs are the primary responsibility of BRC Property Management. Rice University security officers are on duty 24 hours a day,
seven days a week to monitor the needs of the tenants. BRC Security Guards Location: Security Desk just inside the University Blvd (East)
Entrance on Level 1 Phone: 713-348-8600 or 713-348-6000.
Smoke Free Environment
There is no smoking allowed on BRC property. hg
Supplies/Stockroom
(Procedures for the month of August will be forthcoming)
Transportation (Rice University Services)
(Rice Shuttle schedule for the Fall 2009 semester will be forthcoming)
