Chapter 07 – Construction Evaluation and Administration

 Part II – Design StandardsChapter 07 – Construction Evaluation and AdministrationRequirements for evaluating bids and proposals, developing construction cost estimates and schedules, and administering construction projects throughout CSU buildings and campuses.Revised – 2025.12.23 Quick LinksSelect a section below to navigate directly …

December 22, 2025

Chapter 06 – Requirements by Space Type and Use

  Part II – Design Standards Chapter 06 – Requirements by Space Type and Use Requirements for planning, designing, coordinating, documenting, reviewing, and constructing offices, support spaces, inclusive-use spaces, storage areas, laboratories, specialized facilities, and other space types throughout CSU …

December 8, 2025

Chapter 05 – Signage and Graphics

  Part II – Design Standards Chapter 05 – Signage and Graphics Requirements for planning, coordinating, designing, documenting, reviewing, fabricating, installing, and maintaining interior and exterior signage, graphics, wayfinding, and building identification elements throughout design and construction. Revised – 2025.12.23 …

Chapter 04 – Drawing and Document Administration

  Part II – Design Standards Chapter 04 – Drawing and Document Administration Requirements for preparing, coordinating, submitting, reviewing, revising, distributing, and maintaining drawings, specifications, Building Information Models, record documents, and other project documentation throughout design and construction. Revised – …

Chapter 03 – Drawing and Design Requirements by Discipline

  Part II – Design Standards Chapter 03 – Drawing and Design Requirements by Discipline Requirements for developing coordinated drawings and design documentation across architectural, civil, landscape, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, communications, telecommunications, access control, security, and related …

January 9, 2026

Part IV – Regulatory Requirements

  Part Iv – regulatory requirements Regulatory Requirements Requirements addressing regulatory coordination, safety, permits, environmental compliance, utility requirements, stormwater, water systems, elevators, generators, and other code-driven requirements applicable to CSU construction projects. Revised – 2026.01.27 Quick Links Select a division …

January 15, 2026

Division 33 – Utilities

  Part IIi – technical Standards Division 33 – Utilities Requirements for campus utility systems including water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, natural gas, chilled water, steam, electrical distribution, metering, underground duct systems, transformers, switchgear, and communications utilities for CSU construction projects. …

December 12, 2025

Division 31 – Earthwork

  Part IIi – technical Standards Division 31 – Earthwork Requirements for site clearing, erosion control, site protection, topsoil and subsoil management, excavation, backfilling, and protection of existing utilities and landscaped areas for CSU construction projects. Revised – 2026.01.27 Please …

Division 28 – Electronic Safety and Security

  Part IIi – technical Standards Division 28 – Electronic Safety and Security Requirements for access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, refrigerant detection and alarm, and fire detection and alarm systems for CSU construction projects. Revised – 2026.01.27 Housing and …

January 22, 2026

Division 27 – Communications

  Part IIi – technical Standards Division 27 – Communications Requirements for telecommunications infrastructure, networking coordination, audio-video systems, classroom technology, displays, projection systems, and related power and signal pathways for CSU construction projects. Revised – 2026.01.27 Housing and Dining Facilities …

December 12, 2025