Planning, Design and Construction maintains the University of Vermont Facilities Design Standards. The date next to each section below reflects the most recent revision of that section - please ensure that the date on the version you are referencing matches the dates below.
If there is a section not listed below, or you find what you believe is outdated or erroneous information in a published section, please use the form linked on the right hand of this website to submit an inquiry.
The review and finalization of these standards is ongoing, please check back for additional sections to be added.
Introduction
| Introduction (pdf) | 10/16/2023 |
Policies and Procedures
| Permit Process (pdf) | 1/11/2024 |
| Project Review | final review in progress |
| Treatment of Historic Properties (pdf) | 2/21/2024 |
Design Criteria
| Custodial Rooms (pdf) | 11/10/2023 |
| General Purpose Classrooms | final review in progress |
| Lab Design Guidelines | in development |
| Loading Docks (pdf) | 11/10/2023 |
| Trash and Compost Areas (pdf) | 11/10/2023 |
| Restroom Design Criteria | final review in progress |
Division 03 - Concrete
| Cast in Place Concrete - Exterior (pdf) | 07/28/2021 |
Division 04 - Masonry
| Exterior Masonry Stairs | final review in progress |
| Exterior Masonry Walls | final review in progress |
| Maintenance/Restoration of Unit Masonry (pdf) | 2/21/2024 |
| Veneer Unit Masonry (pdf) | 11/10/2023 |
Division 05 - Metals
| Metal Railings - Interior | final review in progress |
| Metal Stairs | final review in progress |
| Railings - Exterior | final review in progress |
| Steel Bollards (pdf) | 07/28/2021 |
| Steel Lintels (pdf) | 07/28/2021 |
Division 06 - Wood, Plastics, and Composites
| Architectural Wood Shelving (pdf) | 07/28/2021 |
| Rough Carpentry (pdf) | 07/28/2021 |
Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
| Air and Moisture Management (pdf) | 07/29/2021 |
| Applied Fireproofing (pdf) | 07/28/2021 |
| Dampproofing and Waterproofing (pdf) | 07/29/2021 |
| Intumescent Coatings (pdf) | 07/29/2021 |
| Joint Sealants (pdf) | 10/16/2023 |
| Metal Roofing and Trim (pdf) | 10/16/2023 |
| Roof Specialities (pdf) | 07/29/2021 |
| Simple Ply Roofing Membrane (pdf) | 07/29/2021 |
| Slate Shingle Roofing (pdf) | 07/29/2021 |
| Thermal Insulation (pdf) | 07/29/2021 |
| Traffic Coating Membranes (pdf) | 07/29/2021 |
Division 08 - Doors and Hardware (Openings)
| Aluminum Doors and Frames (pdf) | 11/10/2023 |
| Aluminum Entrances and Storefronts (pdf) | 07/29/2021 |
| Aluminum Windows (pdf) | 07/29/2021 |
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| Door Hardware | final review in progress |
| Evaluation and Repair Recommendations for Wood Windows (pdf) | 10/16/2023 |
| Fiberglass Windows (pdf) | 07/29/2021 |
| Flush Wood Doors (pdf) | 11/10/2023 |
| Hollow Metal Doors and Frames (pdf) | 07/29/2021 |
| Interior Access Doors, Hatches, and Frames (pdf) | 07/29/2021 |
| Interior Glass Partitions (pdf) | 07/29/2021 |
| Louvers (pdf) | 07/29/2021 |
| Mirrors (pdf) | 10/17/2023 |
| Overhead Doors - Exterior (pdf) | 07/29/2021 |
Division 09 - Finishes
| Acoustical Ceiling Systems (pdf) | 10/31/2023 |
| Carpeting | final review in progress |
| Gypsum Wallboard (pdf) | 10/31/2023 |
| Interior Painting and Coatings (pdf) | 10/31/2023 |
| Resinous Flooring | final review in progress |
| Tiling (pdf) | 10/31/2023 |
Division 10 - Specialties
| Demountable Partitions (pdf) | 10/31/2023 |
| Display and Marker Boards and Rails | final review in progress |
| Portable Fire Extinguishers and Cabinets | 11/10/2023 |
| Photoluminescent Exit Specialities | 11/10/2023 |
| Restroom Stall Partitions | final review in progress |
| Signage | final review in progress |
| Toilet Accessories | final review in progress |
| Wall and Corner Guards (pdf) | 11/08/2023 |
Division 11 - Equipment
| Bicycle Parking | final review in progress |
| Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment | final review in progress |
Division 12 - Furnishings
| Counter Tops (pdf) | 11/08/2023 |
| Entrance Mats (pdf) | 11/08/2023 |
| Outdoor Seating | in development |
| Window Treatments (pdf) | 11/08/2023 |
Division 14 - Conveying Equipment
| New Elevators | final review in progress |
| Existing Elevators - Retrofit | final review in progress |
Division 21 - Fire Suppression
| Fire Pumps (pdf) | 11/08/2023 |
| Hood Mounted Fire Suppression Systems (pdf) | 11/08/2023 |
| Residential Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems (pdf) | 11/08/2023 |
| Water Based Fire Suppression Systems (pdf) | 11/08/2023 |
Division 22 - Plumbing
| Drinking Fountains | final review in progress |
Division 23 - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
| Air Terminal Box Controls (pdf) | 11/08/2023 |
| Automatic Temperature Controls (pdf) | 04/13/2023 |
| General Interior Mechanical Piping | in development |
| Terminal Air Units (VAV Boxes) (pdf) | 11/08/2023 |
Division 26 - Electrical
| Exterior Lighting | final review in progress |
| Interior Lighting | final review in progress |
Division 27 - Communications
| UVM Telecom Standards (pdf) - please email telecom@uvm.edu if you have questions |
Division 28 - Electronic Safety and Security
| Fire Alarm Systems | final review in progress |
Division 32 - Site and Grounds (Earthwork)
| Fencing (pdf) | 11/29/2023 |
| Lawn Preparation and Seeding (pdf) | 2/21/2024 |
| Modular Concrete Retaining Walls (pdf) | 11/10/2023 |
| Plantings | final review in progress |
| Pathways | final review in progress |
| Topsoiling | final review in progress |
| Tree Protection | final review in progress |