Would operations that directly support labs, such as machine shops, housekeeping, or building support be included under Subpart K?
The definition of laboratory includes “areas such as chemical stockrooms and preparatory laboratories that provide a support function to teaching and research laboratories (or diagnostic laboratories at teaching hospitals)” (see 40 CFR 262.200). Chemical stockrooms and preparatory laboratories are included because they are well integrated with the operation of laboratories; that is they are often in close proximity to the laboratories and share laboratory personnel, and thus are viewed as part of the laboratory. Unless areas such as machine shops, housekeeping, or building support fit this description of “support function,” they would not be considered laboratories under Subpart K.
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