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DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES The University of North Texas

Rev. 3 September 1, 2017

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DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction A. Planning Procedures

1.0 Designer's Relationship to the University 2.0 Initial Planning Conference 3.0 Site and Existing Conditions Information

3.1 Survey Criteria 3.2 Geotechnical Engineer 4.0 Project Development Schedule 5.0 Review of Design 5.1 Conference Memoranda 5.2 Submittals for Outside Review 5.3 Submittals for University Review 5.4 Payments to Designer 6.0 Project Development Phases 6.1 Schematic Design Phase 6.2 Design Development Phase 6.3 Construction Documents Phase 6.4 Bidding Phase 7.0 Construction Phase 7.1 Pre-Construction Conference 7.2 Periodic Observations 7.3 Submittal Review 7.4 Project Close-out Responsibilities

B. Design Guidelines

1.0 General Considerations 1.1 Campus Design 1.2 Drawings and Specifications Formats 1.3 Design Within Available Funds 1.4 Building Codes & Project Standards 1.5 Energy and Materials Conservation 1.6 Flexibility 1.7 Maintainability 1.8 Accessibility 1.9 Exterior Windows

1.10 Standard Stock Items 1.11 Recruitment and Selection of Minority Businesses 1.12 Dangerous Chemicals. Liquids, and Gases 1.13 Radiation Sources 1.14 Special Scheduling and Construction Constraints 1.15 Usage of Color

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2.0 Site Design

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2.1 Project Site

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2.2 Site Limits

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2.3 Walks, Ramps, steps, and Building Entry

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2.4 Parking

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2.5 Paving

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2.6 Outdoor Spaces

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2.7 Site Drainage

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2.8 Erosion and Sediment Control

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2.9 Landscaping

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2.10 Exterior Lighting

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2.11 Outdoor Recycling and Solid Waste Collection Site

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2.12 Site Accessories

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2.13 Exterior Signage

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2.14 Site Utilities

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2.15 Shielding of Equipment

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2.16 Protection of Underground Tanks and Pipes

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2.17 Emergency Phones

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3.0 Building Envelope

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3.1 Exterior Materials

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3.2 Glazing

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3.3 Doorways

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3.4 Exterior Storefronts

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3.5 Roof Access

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3.6 Ledges and Bird Roosts

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4.0 Superstructures

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4.1 Special Foundations

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5.0 Interior Layout and Construction

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5.1 General

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5.2 Space Organization

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5.3 Office Standards

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5.4 Classrooms

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5.5 Custodial Closets

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5.6 Hazardous Materials Room

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5.7 Mail Service Facilities

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5.8 Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Rooms

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5.9 Recycling Alcoves

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5.10 Telecommunications

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5.11 Building Address

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5.12 Room Numbering

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5.13 Temporary Egress

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5.14 Laboratory Buildings

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5.15 Asbestos in Buildings

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5.16 Interior Signage

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5.17 Millwork

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6.0 Finishes and Equipment

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6.1 Selection and Procurement

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6.2 Floor Materials

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6.3 Interior Wall Finishes

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6.4 Safety Color Coding

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6.5 Window Covering

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6.6 Elevators

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6.7 Elevator Controller

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6.8 Elevator Equipment Rooms

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6.9 Door Hardware

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7.0 Furniture and Equipment

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7.1 Furniture Selection and Procurement

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7.2 Furniture Lighting

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7.3 Furniture Coordination

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7.4 Furniture Installation

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7.5 Power Clusters at Private Offices

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7.6 Modesty Panels on Modular Furniture

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7.7 Fixed Equipment 53

7.8 Moveable Equipment

Building Service Systems

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8.0

8.1 General

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8.2 Energy Conservation

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8.3 HVAC System

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8.4 Air Handling System

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8.5 Water Cooling Systems

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8.6 Central Utility Distribution System

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8.7 Plumbing Systems

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8.8 Fire Suppression System

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8.9 Power Distribution System

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8.10 Interior Lighting

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8.11 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems

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8.12 Rooftop Equipment

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8.13 Lightning Protection

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C. The Construction Contract

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1.0 General

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2.0 Shop Drawings, Submittals, Samples, Data

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2.1 Selection of Brick or Cast Panels for Exterior Walls

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3.0 Materials, Equipment, Employees

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3.1 Specification of Competitive Materials

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3.2 Condition of Contiguous Work

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4.0 Permits, Inspection, Fees, Regulations

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4.1 Permits and Fees

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5.0 Protection of Work, Property, and the Public

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5.1 Protection of Underground Utilities Lines

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5.2 Protection of Storm Drainage System

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5.3 Protection of Existing Landscape

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5.4 Protection of Campus Buildings, Streets, and Sidewalks

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5.5 Shutdown of Existing Fire Protection Systems

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5.6 Generating Smoke, Heat, or Dust

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5.7 Safety Measures

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5.8 Security Measures

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5.9 Hazard Communication Measures

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5.10 Asbestos Containing Materials

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6.0 Inspection and Testing

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7.0 Use of Premises

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7.1 Use of Owner's Drinking and Toilet Facilities

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7.2 Contractor's Working Hours

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7.3 Noise-Making Activities

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7.4 Temporary Interruption of Utilities and Traffic Movement

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7.5 Site Limits

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7.6 Contractor Parking and Storage

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8.0 Utilities, Structures, and Signs

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8.1 Utilities

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8.2 Signs and Construction Sites

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8.3 Identification by Room Number

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9.0 Cleaning Up

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10.0 HUB Subcontracting Plan

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D. Selection and Evaluation Policy

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1.0 Architect Selection Process

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1.1 General

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1.2 Evaluation

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2.0 Contractor Selection Process

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2.1 General

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2.2 Evaluation

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Appendix A Peripheral Campuses Standards

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Appendix B Telecommunications

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Appendix C Fire Alarm Specifications

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Appendix D Distributed Learning Videoconference Room Design Consideration

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Appendix E Guide For The Standardization Of The Campus Automation System

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Appendix F Interior Signage Standards

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