Construction Standards

Table of Contents

NOTE: The below documents are in MS Word or PDF format.

SectionTitleIssue Date
Introduction (Word)July 15, 2003
 
General Design Guidelines (Word)July 15, 2007
1.3 Design Concepts for Building and Site
1.4 Historical Buildings
1.5 Access for Disabled Persons
1.6 Utilities Impact Policy
1.7 Utility Design
1.8 Indoor Environmental Quality Commissioning Policy
1.9 Manufacturers Listed as Acceptable
1.10 Energy Conservation
1.11 Space Planning
1.12 Exterior Equipment Protection and Location
1.13 Document Standards
1.14 Asbestos
1.15 Specification Summaries
1.16 Use of University Logo
1.17 University Environmental Health & Safety Issues
1.18 Request for Change to the Construction Standards
 
Division 0 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements
 
Division 1 - General Requirements
01000 (PDF) Miscellaneous General RequirementsSeptember 21, 2020
1.3 Parking and Roadway Utilization
1.4 Outages
1.5 Utility Connections
1.6 Above Ceiling Permit Requirements
1.7 Occupant Protection during Construction and Renovation
1.8 Pre-Installation Meetings
1.9 Submittals
1.10 Inspections
1.11 Final Warranty Inspections
1.12 Contractor Parking and Storage
1.13 Security Access System
1.14 Signage Coordination with Existing Building
1.15 Vending Services
1.16 Diesel Emissions Reduction
 
Division 2 - Existing Conditions
02010 (Word)Subsurface InvestigationOctober 15, 2000
02085 (Word)Asbestos LabelingOctober 15, 2000
02200 (Word)EarthworkFebruary 15, 2004
02500 (Word)Paving and SurfacingOctober 15, 2000
02600 (Word)Utility Piping Materials and MethodsJuly 15, 2007
02810 (PDF)
IrrigationJuly 15, 2017
02840 (Word)AppurtenancesFebruary 15, 2004
02900 (PDF)LandscapingJuly 15, 2017
 
Division 3 - Concrete
030000 (PDF)ConcreteJanuary 31, 2001
 
Division 4 - Masonry
040000 (PDF)MasonryJanuary 31, 2001
 
Division 5 - Metals
050000 (PDF)
MetalsJanuary 31, 2001
 
Division 6 - Wood and Plastics
060000 (PDF)
Wood and PlasticsJanuary 31, 2001
 
Division 7 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
070000 (PDF)Thermal and Moisture ProtectionNovember 15, 2002
 
Division 8 - Openings
081000 (PDF)Doors and FramesSeptember 15, 2005
085000 (PDF)
WindowsSeptember 15, 2005
087000 (PDF)
HardwareJanuary 31, 2001
 
Division 9 - Finishes
090000 (PDF)FinishesMay 15, 2013
090600 (PDF)Schedules for FinishesMay 15, 2002
 
Division 10 - Specialties
10155 (Word)Toilet CompartmentsJanuary 31, 2001
10260 (Word)Wall and Corner GuardsJanuary 31, 2001
10410 (Word)Directories & Bulletin BoardsAugust 15, 2007
10430 (Word)Exterior SignsJune 15, 2001
10440 (Word)Interior SignageJanuary 31, 2001
10800 (Word)Toilet AccessoriesJune 15, 2003
 
Division 11 - Equipment
118200 (PDF)Solid Waste Handling Equipment March 2, 2023
11600 (Word)Laboratory EquipmentMay 15, 2002
111136.13 (PDF)Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging StationsMarch 2, 2023
   
 Division 12 - Furnishings 
122000 (PDF) Window TreatmentsJanuary 31, 2001
126000 (PDF)
Multiple SeatingJanuary 31, 2001
   
 Division 13 - Special Construction 
   
 Division 14 - Conveying Systems 
14200 (Word)Elevators/Wheelchair LiftsApril 15, 2002
   
 Division 21 - Fire Suppression 
   
 Division 22 - Plumbing 
220000 (PDF) PlumbingMay 5, 2022
   
 Division 23 - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 
15050 (Word)Basic Mechanical RequirementsAugust 15, 2007
15100 (Word)Valves, Pipe Fittings, and PipingAugust 15, 2002
15150 (Word)Metering and InstrumentalOctober 15, 2000
15190 (Word)Mechanical IdentificationJanuary 31, 2001
15250 (Word)Pipe, Duct, and Equipment InsulationOctober 15, 2000
15300 (Word)Fire ProtectionDecember 15, 2010
15400 (Word)PlumbingJanuary 15, 2006
15500 (Word)Heating, Ventilating, and Air ConditioningNovember 15, 2002
15550 (Word)
Heat GenerationOctober 15, 2000
15600 (Word)Chilled Water PlantsOctober 15, 2000
15750 (Word)Heat TransferOctober 15, 2000
15850 (Word)
Air Handling and Distribution EquipmentOctober 15, 2000
15950 (Word)Controls for HVACJanuary 15, 2006
15990 (Word)Testing, Adjusting, and BalancingOctober 15, 2000
   
 Division 26 - Electrical 
260000 (PDF)ElectricalJune 15, 2021
   
270000 (PDF)Division 27 - CommunicationsOctober 5, 2022
275126 (PDF) Assistive Listening SystemsJanuary 31, 2001
16740 (Word) Telecommunications and Computer Networking Support StructuresMay 15, 2013
   
 Division 28 - Electronic Safety and Security 
284600 (PDF) Fire Detection and AlarmApril 15, 2002
   
310000 (PDF) Division 31 - EarthworkSeptember 1, 2022
   
320000 (PDF) Division 32 - Exterior ImprovementsApril 29, 2021
   
 Division 33 - Utilities 
   
 Appendices 
Appendix A (Excel) Computer-aided Design Documents - Layer List without ModifiersJanuary 31, 2001
Appendix B (Excel) Computer-aided Design Documents - Layer DescriptionsJanuary 31, 2001
Appendix C (Excel) Computer-aided Design Documents - Standard AbbreviationsJanuary 31, 2001
Appendix D (Word) DRAFT of Indoor Environmental Quality Commissioning PolicyJanuary 31, 2001
Appendix E (PDF) Interior ADA Compliant Signage Program June-11-96April 15, 2007
Appendix F (PDF)ECU Exterior Lighting Master PlanFebruary 25, 2020