Facilities Planning & Construction

The various University entities responsible for the operation, maintenance, renovation, construction, and general care of the University's buildings, utilities, and grounds require construction that is complete, durable, easily maintained, safe, and compatible with existing and planned facilities. These Standards have been established to express the requirements common to all facilities comprising the University of Florida's main campus including Appendixes that express specific requirements with the intention they be used as a guide by the Design Professional in developing project designs.

These Standards are general in nature and, as such, specific site conditions, code requirements or regulations may warrant a deviation from the Standards. In such cases, the University's Project Manager should be notified before proceeding with the design.

The University recognizes that its design and construction consultants are often more aware of industry standards and emerging trends, so continuous feedback and suggestions for improving these Standards are welcomed.

The deadline to submit proposed revisions to the UF Design & Construction Standards for the August 2008 submittal compilation is Friday, July 18th.  All submissions should be completed using the Standards Change Request Form.  All proposals will be documented and submitted for consideration during the review process.

April 2008 Revision List (PDF)

UF Design and Construction Standards - Overall Cost Savings

• Cover
• Title Page
• Table of Contents - Revised April 2008
• Procedure for Revision
• Introduction
• General Design Guidelines - Revised April 2008
• Division 1 - General Requirements
  • 01000 Miscellaneous General Requirements - Revised April 2008
• Division 2 - Site Work
  • 02200 Earthwork
  • 02280 Soil Treatment
  • 02500 Paving and Surfacing
  • 02600 Utility Piping Materials
  • 02660 Water Distribution
  • 02680 Fuel and Steam Distribution
  • 02700 Sewerage and Drainage - Revised April 2008
  • 02810 Irrigation
  • 02840 Walk, Road, and Parking Appurtenances - Revised April 2008
  • 02900 Landscaping - Revised April 2008
• Division 3 - Concrete
  • 03000 Concrete - Revised April 2008
• Division 4 - Masonry
  • 04000 Masonry - Revised April 2008
• Division 5 - Metals
  • 05000 Metals
• Division 6 - Wood and Plastics
  • 06000 Wood and Plastics
• Division 7 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
  • 07000 Thermal and Moisture Protection - Revised April 2008
• Division 8 - Doors and Windows
  • 08100 Doors and Frames - Revised April 2008
  • 08500 Windows - Revised April 2008
  • 08700 Hardware
• Division 9 - Finishes
  • 09000 Finishes - Revised April 2008
• Division 10 - Specialties
  • 10150 Toilet Rooms and Compartments
  • 10260 Wall and Corner Guards
  • 10430 Exterior Signage
  • 10440 Interior Signage - Revised April 2008
  • 10520 Fire Protection Specialties
  • 10800 Toilet Accessories
• Division 11 - Equipment
  • 11130 Audio-Visual Equipment
  • 11170 Waste Handling Equipment and Recycling
  • 11600 Laboratory Equipment
• Division 12 - Furnishings
  • 12350 Laboratory Casework
  • 12500 Window Treatments
  • 12700 Multiple Seating
• Division 13 - Special Construction
  • 13038 Cold Storage Rooms and Buildings
  • 13320 Wastewater Treatment and Disposal
  • 13700 Security Access and Surveillance
• Division 14 - Conveying Systems
  • 14200 Elevator/Wheelchair Lifts - Revised April 2008
• Division 15 - Mechanical
  • 15050 Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods
  • 15190 Mechanical Identification
  • 15250 Mechanical Insulation
  • 15300 Fire Protection
  • 15400 Plumbing - Revised April 2008
  • 15500 HVAC
  • 15550 Heat Generation
  • 15680 Chilled Water Plants
  • 15750 Heat Transfer
  • 15850 Air Handling and Distribution Equipment - Revised April 2008
  • 15950 Controls
  • 15990 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing
• Division 16 - Electrical
  • 16050 Basic Materials and Methods
  • 16195 Electrical Identification
  • 16300 Power Transmission
  • 16400 Service and Distribution - Revised April 2008
  • 16480 Electric Motors
  • 16500 Lighting
  • 16600 Special Systems
  • 16723 Fire Alarm Systems
  • 16740 Telecommunications Standards
  • 16752 Assistive Listening Systems
  • 16950 Electrical Testing
• Appendix
  • A. Health Science Center Design and Construction Standards - Revised April 2008
  • B. Access for Persons with Disabilities
  • C. Stormwater Management - Revised April 2008
  • D. Historical Buildings
  • E. Forms: Deliverables
  • F. Indoor Environmental Quality Policy
  • G. Tree Protection During Construction
  • H. On-Campus Fraternity/Sorority Planning and Construction Guidelines
  • I. IFAS "New Project Scope Definition Checklist" for Off-Campus Projects
  • J. Housing