Colorado State University Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Standards

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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 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 13
Special Construction
Division 14
Conveying Equipment
Division 21
Fire Suppression
Division 22
Plumbing
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

 

Who Uses These Standards?

The CSU Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Standards support a wide range of campus stakeholders throughout the design and construction process.

Architects / Engineers / Designers

  • Design criteria and standards
  • Support consistency and functionality
  • Promote maintainability
  • Guide long-term campus planning goals

Contractors

  • Project specifications and requirements
  • Construction standards compliance
  • Contract document coordination
  • Substitution review and approval requirements

Construction Standards Updates

Standards are reviewed and updated periodically throughout the year. Revision dates are included within each document. Always reference the most current version before beginning design or construction activities.

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