Resources

Office and laboratory relocations require careful planning and coordination to minimize disruption and ensure a seamless transition.

Whether relocating a single office, an entire laboratory, or a departmental suite, the Space Planning Department provides guidance, resources, and project support throughout the moving process. We offer packing guidelines, pre-move checklists, and equipment labeling templates to help departments prepare for a successful relocation.

For larger or more complex moves, including those involving laboratory or specialized equipment, the Space Planning Department works closely with stakeholders to coordinate logistics, manage relocation activities, and facilitate communication with university partners.

The Space Planning Department supports the sustainable reuse of university assets by coordinating the donation and redistribution of gently used furniture within the Keck School of Medicine. Furniture that is no longer needed may be transferred to the Valley Warehouse, where it is made available for reuse by other departments.

To ensure donated items are suitable for redistribution, all furniture must be reviewed and approved by the Facilities Coordinator prior to transfer. Donated furniture should be clean, in good condition, and fully functional. For lockable items, please secure the keys inside the top drawer to ensure they are available for the next user.

There is no cost to acquire furniture from the Valley Warehouse; however, the requesting department is responsible for arranging and funding the transportation of all items.

To inquire about available furniture or schedule a warehouse visit, please contact: ksomspace@med.usc.edu

Items Not Accepted

The following items cannot be accepted for donation:

• Non-functioning laboratory equipment
• Appliances
• Computers and other IT equipment
• Broken, damaged, or unsafe furniture

If you have furniture that is no longer serviceable, please contact Facilities Planning & Management (FPM) to arrange for its removal and disposal.

Before laboratory equipment can be relocated, transferred, donated, or disposed of, it must be properly decontaminated in accordance with USC Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) requirements. Departments are responsible for ensuring that all applicable equipment is inspected and labeled with an official “Equipment Decontamination Form” issued by USC HazMat prior to its removal from the laboratory.

For detailed decontamination procedures and requirements, please refer to the USC EH&S Guide Sheet.

Key request form, building access form, and change door schedule for events form can be available if you reach out to space planning directly.