1 | The workplace is to be separated from any other activities in the same building. | No | Yes | Yes |
2 | Input air and extract air to the workplace are to be filtered using HEPA or equivalent. | No | Yes, on extract air | Yes, on input and double on extract air |
3 | Access is to be restricted to authorised persons only. | Yes | Yes | Yes, via air-lock key procedure |
4 | The workplace is to be sealable to permit disinfection. | No | Yes | Yes |
5 | Specified disinfection procedure. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
6 | The workplace is to be maintained at an air pressure negative to atmosphere. | No | Yes | Yes |
7 | Efficient vector control eg rodents and insects. | Yes, for animal containment | Yes, for animal containment | Yes |
8 | Surfaces impervious to water and easy to clean. | Yes, for bench | Yes, for bench and floor (and walls for animal containment) | Yes, for bench, floor, walls and ceiling |
9 | Surfaces resistant to acids, alkalis, solvents, disinfectants. | Yes, for bench | Yes, for bench and floor (and walls for animal containment) | Yes, for bench, floor, walls and ceiling |
10 | Safe storage of biological agents. | Yes | Yes | Yes, secure storage |
11 | An observation window, or alternative, is to be present, so that occupants can be seen. | No | Yes | Yes |
12 | A laboratory is to contain its own equipment. | No | Yes, so far as is reasonably practicable | Yes |
13 | Infected material, including any animal, is to be handled in a safety cabinet or isolator or other suitable containment. | Yes, where aerosol produced | Yes, where aerosol produced | Yes |
14 | Incinerator for disposal of animal carcases. | Accessible | Accessible | Yes, on site |