Building Design Standards

Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) is responsible for the content and maintenance of the Ohio State Building Design Standards (BDS), the purpose of which is to provide guidance when preparing construction documents. These standards are undergoing a review.

The 2006 Building Design Standards have been placed online so they can be accessed, utilized, and reviewed by the university community and architectural and engineering firms. Comments are welcome and may be submitted to .

10-30-06	Building Design Standards Cover
3-8-07	Table of Contents

Part 1 - The Design Process

2-9-06	Conceptual Design Guidelines
10-20-06	Processing the Work: University Involvement, Design, and Preparation of Documents

Part 2 - Contract Administration

2-9-06	Division 1 - General Requirements

2-9-06

Division 1 - General Requirements

Part 3 - Construction Documents

2-9-06	Division 2 - Existing Conditions
2-9-06	Division 3 - Concrete
2-9-06	Division 4 - Masonry
2-9-06	Division 5 - Metals
2-9-06	Division 6 - Wood, Plastic, and Composites
2-9-06	Division 7 - Thermal & Moisture Protection
2-9-06	Division 8 - Openings
2-9-06	Division 9 - Finishes
2-9-06	Division 10 - Specialties
2-9-06	Division 11 - Equipment
2-9-06	Division 12 - Furnishings
2-9-06	Division 13 - Special Construction
2-9-06	Division 14 - Conveying Systems

Part 4 - Plumbing, HVAC, Fire, Electric

2-9-06	Divisions 21-28 Facility Services - Document Requirements
2-9-06	Division 21 - Fire Protection
2-9-06	Division 22 - Plumbing
6-27-08	Division 23 - HVAC
3-8-07	Division 26 - Electrical
2-9-06	Division 27 - Communications
2-9-06	Division 28 - Electronic Safety and Security

Part 5 - Site and Infrastructure

2-9-06	Division 31 - Earthwork
3-8-07	Division 32 - Exterior Improvements
3-8-07	Division 33 - Utilities

Part 6 - Appendix

	Appendix A - Building Automation System Specifications
2-9-06	Appendix B - Requirements for Access
	Appendix C - Energy Conservation Report
	Appendix D - Service Space Design Standards
	Appendix E - Requirements for Survey Information
9-2-08	Appendix F - Standard Title Sheet & Title Block
2-9-06	Appendix G - Detail Drawings
	Appendix H - Sewer Auxiliary Metering Systems
2-9-06	Appendix I - Examples of Piling Cost Calculations
	Appendix J - Ranges of Design Limits for Sound Controls
	Appendix K - Technical Provisions for Corrosion
2-9-06	Appendix L - Sample Specs for Condenser Water Treatment
5-1-08	Appendix M - Communications Wiring Standard
	Appendix N - Lab Hoods, BioSafety, and Laminar Flow Cabinets
	Appendix O - Classroom Guidelines
	Appendix P - Walkway Policy
2-9-06	Appendix Q - Unacceptable Plant List
2-9-06	Appendix R - Window Air Conditioner Policy
9-12-09	Appendix S - Signage Requirements
2-9-06	Appendix T - System Training Sample Specifications
2-9-06	Appendix U - High Pressure Steam Hot Water Converter and Steam Metering
2-9-06	Appendix V - Safety Health & Environment
2-9-06	Appendix W - Laboratory Ventilation Systems
2-9-06	Appendix X - Water and Gas Utility Systems BTU Meter
12-23-08	Appendix Y - Basic Security Planning - Minimum Design Requirements

Part 7 - Medical Center Appendix

5-12-08	Division 8 - Openings
5-12-08	Division 14 - Conveying Systems
5-12-08	Divisions 21-28 - Facility Services - Document Requirements
5-12-08	Division 21 - Fire Protection
5-12-08	Division 22 - Plumbing
5-12-08	Division 23 - HVAC
5-12-08	Division 26 - Electrical
5-12-08	Divison 27 - Communications
5-12-08	Division 28 - Electronic Safety and Security
5-12-08	MC Appendix A - Instrumentation and Control for HVAC
5-12-08	MC Appendix B - Eyewash Guidelines
5-12-08	MC Appendix C - Interiors
5-12-08	MC Appendix D - Signage

GENERAL

ADDITIONS & Changes

Variances & Waivers - FOD use only

Supporting Documentation - FOD use only

Presentation Checklist
Subject Matter Expert List
Meeting Agenda
Notifications | Additions & Changes | Variances & Waivers

BDS approval meetings

2009

7-24, 8-28, 9-25, 10-23 | 10:30 a.m., 450A Central Classroom Building
11-25, 12-23 | 1:30 p.m., 450A Central Classroom Building

2010

1-22, 2-26, 3-26, 4-23, 5-28 | 10:30 a.m., 450A Central Classroom Building

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