University of Rochester Design Standards
Introduction
The standards set forth in this document are intended to serve as design and construction standard guidelines for the University of Rochester. As such, they reflect the planning, design, construction, and maintenance expertise of University personnel. The standards have been compiled and edited based on information collected from Facilities Operations, Support Operations, Utilities and Energy Management, the Office of the University Architect, University IT, Environmental Health and Safety, and other subject matter experts.
As standards for the University, the information is to be applied to renovation and new construction from the very first planning and design stages through actual construction and facilities maintenance and management. The information included within each standard section contains procedures to be followed, materials to be used, or design guidelines which the University of Rochester has found to be appropriate to assure the quality desired at the University now and through our future maintenance of these facilities. The standards may not be appropriate for all situations nor are they intended to discourage new means and methods being explored. Design professionals are responsible for confirming the standards are consistent with applicable codes and good engineering practice, as well as documenting any deviations that are required to comply with code requirements, engineering best practices or recommendations due to special project circumstances.
Deviations from these standards shall be requested on a project-by-project basis for review and approval. For projects managed in e-Builder, requests shall be made within e-Builder using the Design Standard Variance Request Form. For projects not utilizing e-Builder, requests shall be made using the Design Standard Update/Variance Request form available at the link below.
The standards included herein shall serve as a program of quality for all University-wide design, construction, and maintenance procedures. The level of quality deemed appropriate for any one standard is determined on the basis of reliability, serviceability, safety, and cost. The information contained in these standards is not specific to any one project, but common to all Facilities projects
The University of Rochester Design Standards is not to be used as specifications.
Design Standards Governance
FORM: Design Standard Update, Change or Variance Request
Index
DIVISION 01 - General Requirements
DATE | SECTION # | SECTION TITLE |
04/01/2021 | 01500 | Codes, Rules and Regulations |
04/01/2021 | 015639 | Plant Protection |
04/01/2021 | 01600 | Accessibility |
04/01/2021 | 01910 | Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) |
04/01/2021 | 01911 | Walking/Working Surface and Fall Protection |
04/01/2021 | 01912 | Energy Isolation Devices and Lockout/Tagout |
04/01/2021 | 01913 | Machine Guarding |
04/01/2021 | 01914 | Flammability Guidelines for Furnishing |
04/01/2021 | 01920 | Asbestos |
04/01/2021 | 01930 | Infection Control |
04/01/2021 | 01940 | Radiation Shielding Requirements |
DIVISION 02 - Existing Conditions
DATE | SECTION # | SECTION TITLE |
04/01/2021 | 02060 | Building Demolition |
04/01/2021 | 02070 | Selective Demolition |
04/01/2021 | 02080 | Utility Materials |
04/01/2021 | 02230 | Site Clearing |
04/01/2021 | 02260 | Excavation Support and Protection |
04/01/2021 | 02300 | Earthwork |
04/01/2021 | 02510 | Water Distribution |
04/01/2021 | 02511 | Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving |
04/01/2021 | 02515 | Unit Pavers |
04/01/2021 | 02530 | Sanitary Sewerage |
04/01/2021 | 02553 | Natural Gas Distribution |
04/01/2021 | 02554 | Fuel-Oil Distribution (Applies to Generator Fuel Tanks) |
04/01/2021 | 02630 | Storm Drainage |
04/01/2021 | 02711 | Foundation Drainage Systems |
04/01/2021 | 02751 | Cement Concrete Pavement |
04/01/2021 | 02764 | Pavement Joint Sealants |
04/01/2021 | 02813 | Lawn Sprinkler Piping |
04/01/2021 | 02831 | Chain Link Fences and Gates |
DIVISION 03 - Concrete
DATE | SECTION # | SECTION TITLE |
04/01/2021 | 03300 | Cast-In-Place Concrete |
04/01/2021 | 03410 | Structural Precast Concrete ? Plant Cast |
DIVISION 04 - Masonry
DATE | SECTION # | SECTION TITLE |
04/01/2021 | 04200 | Unit Masonry |
04/01/2021 | 04901 | Clay Masonry Restoration and Cleaning |
DIVISION 05 - Metals
DATE | SECTION # | SECTION TITLE |
04/01/2021 | 05120 | Structural Steel |
04/01/2021 | 05400 | Cold-Formed Metal Framing |
04/01/2021 | 05500 | Metal Fabrications |
DIVISION 06 - Wood and Plastics and Composites
DATE | SECTION # | SECTION TITLE |
04/01/2021 | 06100 | Rough Carpentry |
04/01/2021 | 06200 | Finish Carpentry |
04/01/2021 | 06402 | Interior Architectural Woodwork |
DIVISION 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
DATE | SECTION # | SECTION TITLE |
04/01/2021 | 07050 | Thermal and Moisture Protection |
04/01/2021 | 07110 | Ice and Water Shield Membrane |
04/01/2021 | 07220 | Roof Insulation |
04/01/2021 | 07300 | Roofing |
04/01/2021 | 07314 | Slate Roofing |
04/01/2021 | 07515 | Cold Process Builtup Roofing |
04/01/2021 | 07620 | Sheet Metal Flashings and Trim |
04/01/2021 | 07840 | Firestopping Standards |
DIVISION 08 - Openings
DATE | SECTION # | SECTION TITLE |
04/01/2021 | 08110 | Steel Doors and Frames |
04/01/2021 | 08211 | Flush Wood Doors |
04/01/2021 | 08461 | Sliding Automatic Entrance Doors |
04/01/2021 | 08520 | Aluminum Windows |
04/01/2021 | 08710 | Door Hardware |
04/01/2021 | 08800 | Glazing |
DIVISION 09 - Finishes
DATE | SECTION # | SECTION TITLE |
04/01/2021 | 09255 | Gypsum Board Assemblies |
04/01/2021 | 09300 | Tile |
04/01/2021 | 09511 | Acoustical Panel Ceilings |
04/01/2021 | 09650 | Resilient Tile Flooring |
04/01/2021 | 09666 | Resilient Sheet Vinyl Flooring |
04/01/2021 | 09670 | Fluid Applied Flooring |
04/01/2021 | 09680 | Carpet |
04/01/2021 | 099000 | Paint and Coatings |
04/01/2021 | 09950 | Wall Covering and Wall Protection |
DIVISION 10 - Specialties
DATE | SECTION # | SECTION TITLE |
04/01/2021 | 10100 | Visual Display Boards |
04/01/2021 | 10151 | Cubicle Curtains |
04/01/2021 | 10155 | Toilet Compartments |
04/01/2021 | 10190 | Cubicle Curtain Track |
04/01/2021 | 10191 | Nurse Call Pullcords for Toilets, Baths & Showers |
04/01/2021 | 10260 | Corner Guards, Handrails |
04/01/2021 | 10425 | Signs |
04/01/2021 | 10520 | Fire Equipment Specialties |
04/01/2021 | 10801 | Toilet and Bath Accessories |
04/01/2021 | 10802 | Hand Sanitizer Dispensers |
DIVISION 12 - Furnishings
DATE | SECTION # | SECTION TITLE |
04/01/2021 | 129300 | Site Furnishings |
DIVISION 13 - Special Construction
DATE | SECTION # | SECTION TITLE |
04/01/2021 | 13850 | Fire Detection and Alarm |
04/01/2021 | 13910 | Fire Suppression Equipment and Methods |
04/01/2021 | 13920 | Fire Pumps |
04/01/2021 | 13930 | Wet Pipe Fire Sprinkler Systems |
04/01/2021 | 13935 | Dry Pipe Fire Sprinkler Systems |
04/01/2021 | 13940 | Preaction Fire Sprinkler Systems |
04/01/2021 | 13950 | Deluge Fire Sprinkler Systems |
04/01/2021 | 13960 | Carbon Dioxide Fire Suppression Systems |
04/01/2021 | 13965 | Alternative Agent Fire Suppression Systems |
04/01/2021 | 13975 | Fire Standpipe Systems |
04/01/2021 | 13980 | Water Supplies for Fire Protection |
DIVISION 14 - Conveying Equipment
DATE | SECTION # | SECTION TITLE |
04/01/2021 | 14210 | Electric Traction Elevators |
DIVISION 22 - Plumbing
DATE | SECTION # | SECTION TITLE |
04/01/2021 | 220516 | Expansion Fittings and Loops for Plumbing |
04/01/2021 | 220519 | Meters and Gauges for Plumbing Piping |
04/01/2021 | 220523 | General Duty Valves for Plumbing |
04/01/2021 | 220529 | Hangers and Supports for Plumbing and Equipment |
04/01/2021 | 224300 | Healthcare Plumbing Fixtures |
04/01/2021 | 224500 | Emergency Plumbing Fixtures (Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment) |
DIVISION 23 - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
DATE | SECTION # | SECTION TITLE |
04/01/2021 | 230500 | General Provisions |
04/01/2021 | 230516 | Expansion Compensation |
04/01/2021 | 230548 | Vibration Elimination |
04/01/2021 | 230713 | Duct Insulation |
04/01/2021 | 230716 | Equipment Insulation |
04/01/2021 | 230900 | Instrumentation and Controls for HVAC |
04/01/2021 | 230943 | Air Compressors |
04/01/2021 | 232100 | Compression Tank |
04/01/2021 | 232113 | Piping Insulation |
04/01/2021 | 232123 | Pumps Centrifugal |
04/01/2021 | 232200 | Cogen District Hot Water Standard |
04/01/2021 | 233100 | Duct Work |
04/01/2021 | 233416 | Centrifugal HVAC Fans |
04/01/2021 | 233433 | Air Curtains |
04/01/2021 | 233713 | Diffusers, Registers, Grilles |
04/01/2021 | 233816 | Fume Hoods and Local Exhaust |
04/01/2021 | 233917 | Biosafety Cabinet Standards |
04/01/2021 | 236201 | Ice Machines - Medical Center: Patient Care and Labs |
04/01/2021 | 237323 | Custom AHU |
04/01/2021 | 237523 | Semi-Custom and Pre-Engineered AHU |
04/01/2021 | 238216 | Air Coils |
04/01/2021 | 238219 | Fan Coil Units |
DIVISION 26 - Electrical
DIVISION 27 - Telecommunications
DATE | SECTION # | SECTION TITLE |
04/01/2021 | 270000 | Telecommunications - ISP |
04/01/2021 | 270528 | Communications Pathways |
DIVISION 32 - Exterior Improvements
DATE | SECTION # | SECTION TITLE |
04/01/2021 | 329200 | Turf & Grasses |
04/01/2021 | 329300 | Plants |
DIVISION 33 - Utilities
DATE | SECTION # | SECTION TITLE |
04/01/2021 | 330000 | Utility Metering Standard |
04/01/2021 | 337233 | Electric Utility Metering Standard |
04/01/2021 | 338000 | Communications Utilities OSP |