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 Facilities Planning and Development, 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.
Document Index
- Division 00 - Procurement & Contracting
- Appendix A0.2 - Audit Guidelines
- 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
- 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 - Dedication Plaque Drawing
- Appendix A10.5 - Jobsite Signs
- Appendix A10.6 - Bus Shelters
- Division 11 - Equipment
- Division 12 - Furnishings
- Appendix A12.1 - Standard of Practice - Furnishings Procurement
- Division 13 - Special Construction
- Division 14 - Conveying Equipment
- Appendix A14.1 - Elevator Telephone and Camera
- Appendix A14.2 - Fire Alarm Device Clarifications
- 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