BSL3 Commissioning

All biosafety level 3 facilities in the United States must be commissioned to ensure compliance with standards and guidelines set out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USDA, OSHA, and the National Institute of Health. TSS’ expertise and experience in testing and certifying controlled environments coupled with our knowledgeable team of engineers can assist you with our unique turn-key approach to BSL3 commissioning. And our technical writing team can provide you with in depth documentation of the commissioning process to assure your facility’s certification.

BSL3 Commissioning includes the following tests and services:

Facility and Systems

• Building Automation System operation and monitoring (BAS/BMS)
• HEPA filter integrity testing
• Certification of Primary Biological Containment Device
• Room pressurization control including room pressure
• Failure analysis of primary systems (exhaust system, supply system, emergency back up)
• Room integrity test
• Redundancy testing

Equipment and Administrative

• Testing of critical equipment using NIST traceable instruments
• Calibration of monitors/alarms
• Validation of autoclaves
• Authoring of SOPs for the use, preventative maintenance, and decontamination of the BSL3 facility

Technical Safety Services is ready to provide you with our quality BSL3 commissioning services. Please contact TSS at 1.800.877.7742, or directly at our nearest regional office, to discuss your specific needs and to schedule services.

With every service call, TSS offers you

• the Nation's largest and most experienced staff of technicians
• responsive service to minimize downtime
• customized documentation and technical writing services
• online access to your equipment inventory and certification
• the most comprehensive quality system in the industry

Contact your regional TSS office today!