Architects/Engineers/Designers

The CSU Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Standards are maintained by Facilities Management of Colorado State University to assist and guide architects/engineers/designers. The documents provide criteria for designs leading to construction.

Contractors

The CSU Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Standards provide criteria to architects/engineers/designers as they complete project designs. As a contractor for Colorado State University, your primary responsibility is to adhere to the project specifications, drawings, and contract documents. The Standards are the basis of and supplementary to the specifications/drawings. Note: Substitutions for standard items noted in the Standards must have prior approval by the architect/engineer/designer and Colorado State University.

Construction Standard Documents

The CSU Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Standards and additional documents such as details, maps, and other guidelines are available upon request.

Please contact fac_construction_standards@colostate.edu to request a specific document.

Documents include:

Part I – General Standards
Part I – Standards Revision Log

Part II – Design Standards
Chapter 01 – General Project Information
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 (by CSI Division)
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 13 – Special Construction
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

Additional Documents
Abbreviations

Architectural Details
A-1A_Double Door
A-1B_Double Door with Electric Strike
A-1C_Double Door with Electric Strike and Card Reader
A-1D_Double Door with Electric Strike per Leaf
A-1E_Double Door with Electric Strike per Leaf and Card Reader
A-1F_Single Door
A-1G_Single Door with Electric Strike
A-1H_Single Door with Electric Strike and Card Reader
A-1I_Single Dutch Door with Electric Strike and Card Reader
A-1J_Sliding Door

Electrical Details
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 x10 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 Details
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 Large
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 Details
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-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-22_Fire Line Entry
M-23_Fire Sprinkler System Floor Control
M-24_Water Service Sleeve
M-26_Duplex Sump Pump
M-34A_Fan Vibration_Fan Wheel Between Bearings
M-34B_Fan Vibration_Fan Wheel Not Between Bearings
M-34C_Fan Vibration_Direct Drive In-Line Fan
M-34D_Fan Vibration_Typical Air Handling Unit
M-35_District Chilled Exchanger Piping

Utility Details
U-1_Drop Manhole
U-2_Traffic Rated Two Way Cleanout
U-3_Building Water Service Meter & Backflow
U-4_District Chilled Water Utility Metering

Guidelines
CSU Complete Streets Guidelines
CSU Work Zone Guidelines

Maps
Commuter Shower Locations
Existing Covered Bicycle Parking Location
Lactation Room Locations
Proposed Indoor Bicycle Parking Locations + Exterior Secure Bicycle Parking Locations
Reflection Room Locations
Stormwater Opportunity Map

Signage Details – Exterior
Accessible Entrance – Decal
Accessible Entrance – Directional
Automatic Door Operator – Directional
Bicycle – Directional
Building Address – Freestanding
Building Decals
Building Identification – Small
Building-Mounted Building Address Number
Building-Mounted Building Name – Dimensional
Building-Mounted Building Name – Vinyl
Campus Entry Monument and Marker
Campus Entry Monument – Outlying Campus
Caution – Automatic Door and Active Switch Decals
College Identification Monument
Colorado State Forest Service District-Field Office
Exterior Building Directory
Exterior Interpretive
Exterior Public Art Signage and Plaque
Informational Kiosk
No Smoking
No Weapon Zone Decal
Pedestrian – Directional
Private Shuttle
Research Center Entry
Rideshare
University Trailblazer
Vehicular – Directional

Signage Details – Interior
Adult Changing Table
AED Projecting 3-Way
AED Surface Mounted
All Gender Restroom
Baby Changing Table
Break Room
Commuter Shower
Directions to Accessible Restroom
Food Pantry
Indoor Bicycle Parking
Interior Directory
Interior Room Number
Lactation Room
Men’s Restroom
No Loud Noises
Reflection Room
UFFAB Appreciation Plaque
Women’s Restroom

Traffic Control Plans
Traffic Control Plan Examples