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 Standards Updates

The Standards are updated at various times throughout the year. Please refer to the Revision Log in Part 1 – General Standards. The revision date is noted in the footer of the document. Architects, engineers, and contractors should download and/or print copies of current Standards to minimize design and construction conflicts if a new standard is issued in the middle of a project.

Part I – General Standards

B – Standards Revision Log

Part II – Design Standards

2020 Part II – Design Standards Reorganization 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 (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 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
Abbreviations

Details

Architectural
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

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

Signage – Exterior
Accessible Entrance – Decal
Accessible Entrance – Directional Sign
Automatic Door Operator – Directional Sign
Building Address Number
Building Address
Building Decals
Dimensional Building Name
Exterior Building Directory
No Smoking
Rideshare
Vinyl Building Name

Signage – 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
Indoor Bicycle Parking
Interior Directory
Interior Room Number
Lactation Room
Men’s Restroom
No Loud Noises
Reflection Room
Women’s Restroom

Traffic Control Plans
Traffic Control Plan Examples