University of Florida
Design & Construction Standards
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.
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 2009 Revision List (PDF)
UF Design and Construction Standards - Overall Cost Savings
- Cover
- Title Page
- Table of Contents - Revised April 2009
- Procedure for Revision
- Introduction
- General Design Guidelines - Revised April 2009
- Division 1 - General Requirements
- Division 2 - Site Work
- 02200 Earthwork
- 02280 Soil Treatment
- 02500 Paving and Surfacing - Revised April 2009
- 02600 Utility Piping Materials - Revised April 2009
- 02660 Water Distribution
- 02680 Fuel and Steam Distribution
- 02700 Sewerage and Drainage - Revised April 2009
- 02810 Irrigation
- 02840 Walk, Road, and Parking Appurtenances - Revised April 2009
- 02900 Landscaping
- Division 3 - Concrete
- Division 4 - Masonry
- 04000 Masonry - Revised April 2009
- Division 5 - Metals
- Division 6 - Wood and Plastics
- 06000 Wood and Plastics - Revised April 2009
- Division 7 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
- 07000 Thermal and Moisture Protection
07500 Roofing Systems - Revised April 2009
- 07000 Thermal and Moisture Protection
- Division 8 - Doors and Windows
- Division 9 - Finishes
- 09000 Finishes - Revised April 2009
- Division 10 - Specialties
- Division 11 - Equipment
- Division 12 - Furnishings
- Division 13 - Special Construction
- Division 14 - Conveying Systems
- 14200 Elevator/Wheelchair Lifts - Revised April 2009
- Division 15 - Mechanical
- 15050 Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods
- 15190 Mechanical Identification
- 15250 Mechanical Insulation
- 15300 Fire Protection
- 15400 Plumbing - Revised April 2009
- 15500 HVAC - Revised April 2009
- 15550 Heat Generation
- 15680 Chilled Water Plants
- 15750 Heat Transfer - Revised April 2009
- 15850 Air Handling and Distribution Equipment - Revised April 2009
- 15950 Controls - Revised April 2009
- 15990 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing
- Division 16 - Electrical
- 16050 Basic Materials and Methods
- 16195 Electrical Identification
- 16300 Power Transmission - Revised April 2009
- 16400 Service and Distribution - Revised April 2009
- 16480 Electric Motors
- 16500 Lighting - Revised April 2009
- 16600 Special Systems - Revised April 2009
- 16723 Fire Alarm Systems - Revised April 2009
- 16740 Telecommunications Standards
- 16752 Assistive Listening Systems
- 16950 Electrical Testing
- Appendix
- A. Health Science Center Design and Construction Standards
- B. Access for Persons with Disabilities
- C. Stormwater Management
- 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
