Design and Construction Manual

The development of project plans, specifications, inspections and reviews are provided by Facilities Management staff. Consultants, contractors, and University staff must follow the Design Guidelines for the design, construction, and renovation of University-owned facilities.

Please Note:

• The Design and Construction Manual updates are only accepted by submitting the online Design Manual Update Request form.

Table of Contents

List of Revisions 

Introduction

01-00 Section 1 Design Guidelines

• Part 1 General Principles

• Part 2 Project Development Process

• Part 3 Project Development Sequence

02-00 Section 2 Construction Guidelines

• 02-01 General Requirements

  • 02-01a Capital Projects Guidelines (Formal - UMP)

  • 02-01b Capital Projects Supplemental General Conditions (SCO) 

  • 02-01c Design Services Guidelines (Informal)

  • 02-02 Existing Conditions

  • 02-03 Concrete

  • 02-04 Masonry

  • 02-05 Metals

  • 02-06 Wood, Plastics and Composites

  • 02-07 Thermal and Moisture Protection

  • 02-08 Openings

  • 02-09 Finishes

  • 02-10 Specialties

  • 02-11a Equipment

  • 02-11b Food Service Appendix A

  • 02-12 Furnishings

  • 02-13 Special Construction

  • 02-14 Conveying Equipment Systems

  • 02-21 Fire Suppression

  • 02-22 Plumbing

  • 02-23 HVAC

  • 02-25 Facility Management and Control System

  • 02-26 Electrical

  • 02-27 ITS Telecommunication Standards (formerly "Communications")

  • 02-28 Electronic Safety and Security

  • 02-28a Voice Evacuation Fire Alarms Systems

  • 02-31 Earthwork

  • 02-31a Earth Moving

  • 02-32 Exterior Improvements

  • 02-33 Utilities

03-00 Section 3 Appendices and Annexes

• 03- Appendix A - Design Guidelines - Classroom Planning and Design

• 03- Appendix B - Campus Standards for Accessibility and Inclusion

• 03- Appendix C - Contractor Safety Program

• 03- Appendix D - Not Used

• 03- Appendix I - RFI, Cost of Change, Worksheet, Attic Stock

• 03- Annex A - LEED Checklist

• 03- Annex B - Waste Reduction and Recycling Guidelines

• 03- Annex D - Campus Exterior Signage

• 03- Annex D.1 - Campus Interior Signage

• 03-Annex E - Selection and Placement of Recycling and Trash Containers on Campus

• 03- Annex F - Design Guideline Illustrations

• 03- Annex G - Drawing Standards

• 03- Annex I - Fire Department

• 03- Annex J - Integrated Lifecycle Management (ILM) Plan (BIM)

• 03-Annex K - 49er Card Systems

• 03-Annex L - UNCC FMCS DDC NIAGARAAX Control System Graphics