Design & Construction Standards

The University of Kansas Design & Construction Standards supplement the Architectural Program and are to be considered an integral part of that document. Information contained in the KU Kansas Design & Construction Standards sets forth the University's criteria for all phases of a project's development and construction.

The standards have been prepared by the Office of Design & Construction Management, with assistance from the Department of Facilities Services and other University departments.

Also available for reference and use are the State of Kansas Office of Facilities & Property Management Building Design & Construction Manual and State Building Advisory Commission forms.

Questions or comments regarding these standards should be directed to the University's designated Project Manager for each project, or to kudcm@ku.edu.

Design & Construction Standards Document

Available by email request. Use the document index below to identify relevant sections.
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Document Index

  • Title Page
  • Division 00 - Procurement & Contracting
  • Division 1 - General Requirements
    • Appendix A1.1 - Variance Request Form
    • Appendix A1.2 - Standard of Practice - Accessibility
    • Appendix A1.3 - Code Compliance, Code Analysis and Building Permits
    • Appendix A1.4 - KIDS Numbers for KU Buildings
    • Appendix A1.5 - Classroom Standards
    • Appendix A1.6 - LEED v4 Project Checklist
  • Division 2 - Existing Conditions
    • Appendix A2.1 - Hazmat Materials Matrix
  • Division 3 - Concrete
  • Division 4 - Masonry
  • Division 5 - Metals
  • Division 6 - Wood, Plastics & Composites
  • Division 7 - Thermal & Moisture Protection
  • Division 8 - Openings
  • Division 9 - Finishes
  • Division 10 - Specialties
    • Appendix A10.1 - Signage
    • Appendix A10.2 - Interior Signage Drawings
    • Appendix A10.3 - Building Directory Drawings
    • Appendix A10.4 - Building Directory Drawings
    • Appendix A10.5 - Jobsite Signs
    • Appendix A10.6 - Bus Shelters
  • Division 11 - Equipment
    • Appendix A11.1 - High Performance Fume Hood Specification
  • Division 12 - Furnishings
    • Appendix A12.1 - Standard of Practice - Furnishings Procurement
  • Division 13 - Special Construction
  • Division 14 - Conveying Equipment
    • Appendix A14.1 - Elevator Telephones
  • Division 21 - Fire Suppression
  • Division 22 - Plumbing
  • Division 23 - HVAC
    • Appendix A23.1 - Building Automation Controls System Specification
    • Appendix A23.2 - Standard of Practice - Building Automatic Controls System
    • Appendix A23.3 - Standard of Practice - Building Commissioning
    • Appendix A23.4 - Design Standards for Energy Efficiency
    • Appendix A23.5 - VRF Guide Specifications
  • Division 26 - Electrical
    • Appendix A26.1 - Emergency Lighting Systems
    • Appendix A26.2 - Standard of Practice - Electrical Power Metering
    • Appendix A26.3 - Standard of Practice - Campus Electrical Distribution System
    • Appendix A26.4 - Site Lighting Standards
    • Appendix A26.5 - Light Pole Base Detail
    • Appendix A26.6 - Campus Electrical Distribution Standard Details
  • Division 27 - Telecommunications
  • Division 28 - Electronic Safety and Security
    • Appendix A28.1 - Standard of Practice - Fire Alarm Systems
    • Appendix A28.2 - Standard Fire Alarm Specifications
    • Appendix A28.3 - Fire Alarm Standard Graphic Symbols
  • Division 31 - Earthwork
  • Division 32 - Exterior Improvements
    • Appendix A32.1 - Standard Site Details
    • Appendix A32.2 - Turf & Grasses Specifications
  • Division 33 - Utilities
    • Appendix A33.1 - Example Curb Inlet Details for Precast Concrete Catch Basin
    • Appendix A33.2 - Example Curb Inlet Details for PVC Catch Basin