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To request an area be certified as a physical containment facility by the OGTR:

• Refer to to determine the type of facility and level of containment required
• Contact the IBC Secretary ibc@adelaide.edu.au (08) 8313 6105 to arrange a pre-certification inspection.

Types of changes:

• varying a certification to add or remove rooms
• suspending a certification
• lifting a suspension
• surrendering a certification

Use to request changes to a facility certification.

Some minor works to an OGTR certified facility may be undertaken without suspending or varying the certification. Minor works must meet the criteria below, and the Research Compliance Officer must notify the OGTR at least 24 hours before commencement of the work.

The following criteria must be met:

• Short duration, e.g. 1–2 whole days or 2–3 hours per day over several days. All workÌýshould be completed within one week. If the duration of workÌýis expected to extend beyond a week, the certified area should either be suspended or varied to remove the work site(s).
• External perimeter breach:ÌýWork thatÌýonly breaches a small area of the facility perimeter, e.g. less than one square metre at a time. Examples of minor works includeÌýthe removal of a ceiling tile to conduct repairs, or penetration of a perimeterÌýwall to install electrical cables. The work site(s) must be securely covered when not being worked on.
• Internal work:ÌýExamples of minor works may include installation of light fittings, installation of power points, re-painting walls, or repair of water damage. There is no limit to the size of internal work. Please note that if the works will result in a change to the floor plan (i.e. adding/removing rooms within the existing certified area), then a suspension and/or variation will be required.
• Access to the work site(s) must be restricted while work is undertaken (e.g. using signs), and doors are to remain closed except during entry and exit.
• Prior to startingÌýwork, the work site(s) must be inspected by the Facility Manager to ensure that all GMOs have been removedÌýor correctly stored.
• All users of the facility must be notifiedÌýin advance and informed that no dealings with GMOs can be undertaken at the work site(s) for the duration of work. Dealings with GMOs must be isolated from the work site(s), e.g. behind closed doors.

Following completion of minor works

The facility must be inspected for compliance with the current guidelines by the Research Compliance Officer, who will then notify the OGTR.
After the OGTR are notified that the facility complies, dealings with GMOs can recommence in the facility.

±«²õ±ðÌýÌýto request approval for minor works in a certified facility.