Colorado State University Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Standards

Architects / Engineers / Designers

The CSU Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Standards are maintained by Colorado State University Facilities Management to assist and guide architects, engineers, and designers throughout the design and construction process.

These documents provide design criteria and standards intended to support consistency, functionality, maintainability, and long-term campus planning goals.

Contractors

The CSU Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Standards provide criteria to architects, engineers, and designers as project designs are developed.

Contractors are responsible for adhering to project specifications, drawings, and contract documents. The Standards serve as the basis of and supplement to project specifications and drawings.

Substitutions for standard items identified within the Standards must receive prior approval from the architect, engineer, or designer and Colorado State University.

Construction Standards Updates

The Standards are updated periodically throughout the year. Please refer to the Revision Log in Part 1 – General Standards. Revision dates are noted in the footer of each document.

Architects, engineers, and contractors should download and reference the most current Standards to help minimize design and construction conflicts if updates occur during a project.

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To request documents from the CSU Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Standards, contact the Construction Standards team.

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Part I – General Standards

Access revision logs and general standards documentation below.

Part II – Design Standards

Design standards and project administration requirements for Facilities Management projects.

Design Standards Matrix

Chapter 01
General Project Administration
Chapter 02
Design Administration
Chapter 03
Drawing and Design Requirements by Discipline
Chapter 04
Drawing and Document Administration
Chapter 05
Signage and Graphics
Chapter 06
Requirements by Space Type and Use
Chapter 07
Construction Evaluation and Administration
Chapter 08
Surveys
Chapter 09
Construction Testing and Code Compliance
Part III – Technical Standards

Technical standards organized by CSI Division for Facilities Management construction and renovation projects.

Division 01
General Requirements
Division 02
Existing Conditions
Division 03
Concrete
Division 04
Masonry
Division 05
Metals
Division 06
Wood, Plastics and Composites
Division 07
Thermal and Moisture Protection
Division 08
Openings
Division 09
Finishes
Division 10
Specialties
Division 11
Equipment
Division 12
Furnishings
Division 14
Conveying Equipment
Division 21
Fire Suppression
Division 22
Plumbing
Division 23
HVAC
Division 26
Electrical
Division 27
Communications
Division 28
Electronic Safety and Security
Division 31
Earthwork
Division 32
Exterior Improvements
Division 33
Utilities
Part IV – Regulatory Requirements

Regulatory requirements and compliance standards applicable to Facilities Management projects.


Additional Documents

Access additional Facilities Management reference documents, abbreviations, maps, signage standards, and technical detail resources.

Abbreviations
Details
Architectural
A-1A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Security Doors
Electrical
E-1
XFMR Detail with Meter
E-2
XFMR Pad 75 to 500KVA
E-3
XFMR Pad 750 to 2500KVA
E-4
Primary 1 Conduit
E-5
Primary 2 Conduit
E-6
Secondary Under Landscape
E-7
Secondary Under Pavement
E-8A, B, C
10 x 10 Vault
E-9
XFMR Switch
E-10A, B
15′ Light Pole Foundation with 30 HT Caisson
E-11A, B
15′ Light Pole Foundation with 0 HT Caisson
E-12A, B
30′ Light Pole with 30 Caisson
E-13
Sample Arc Flash Label
Landscape
L-1
Concrete Paving
L-2
Seatwall Double Faced
L-3
Turfstone Paving
L-4
Deciduous Tree Planting
L-5
Deciduous Tree Planting on Slope
L-6
Evergreen Tree Planting
L-7
Evergreen Tree Planting on Slope
L-8
Perennials + Ground Cover
L-9
Shrub Planting on Slope
L-10
Shrub Planting
L-11
Tree Protection
L-12
Isolation Gate Valve Assembly for HDPE Mainline Pipe
L-13
Isolation Gate Valve PVC Mainline 2.5 Inch and Less
L-14
Isolation Gate Valve for PVC Mainline 3 Inch and Larger
L-15
Quick Coupling Valve Assembly
L-16
Remote Control Valve Assembly
L-17
Pop Up Rotor Sprinkler Assembly
L-18
Pop Up Spray Sprinkler Assembly
L-19
Irrigation Controller Assembly
L-20
Irrigation Controller Grounding
L-21
Sleeve
L-22
Casing Spacer
L-23
Thrust Block
L-24
Trench
L-25
3 Inch Meter and Pressure Regulator Assembly
Mechanical
M-1B
End of Steam Main Drip
M-1C
Steam Pressure Reducing Station
M-1D
Process Load Pressure Reducing Station
M-1E
Condensate Pump Skid
M-2
Leslie Water Heater Stand
M-3
Vertical Inline Pump Piping
M-7
Base Mounted Pump Piping
M-8
Inline Pump Piping
M-10
Pumped Hot Water Coil – AHU
M-11
VAV Box Hot Water Coil Piping
M-12A, B
Chill Water Coil Piping AHU
M-13
Centrifugal Chiller Piping
M-14
Cooling Tower Piping
M-15
Hot Water Cabinet Heater Piping
M-16
Unit Heater Piping – Horizontal
M-17
Chemical Pot-Coupon Rack Feeder
M-18
Expansion Tank
M-22
Fire Line Entry
M-23
Fire Sprinkler System Floor Control
M-24
Water Service Sleeve
M-26
Duplex Sump Pump
M-34A, B, C, D
Fan Vibration
M-35
District Chilled Exchanger Piping
Utilities
U-1
Drop Manhole
U-2
Traffic Rated Two Way Cleanout
U-3
Chilled Water Metering
U-4
District Chill Water Utility Metering
Maps
Signage
Traffic Control Plans