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Design and Construction Standards

NOTE: The Construction Standards apply to all DPS construction projects - bond and non-bond.

Design & Construction Standards Index [pdf]

Design & Construction Standards Drawing Index [pdf] - specific drawings can be found in the appropriate Division

DIVISION 0 - General Information [pdf]

00000 Permitted Use of Standards
00001 Procedures
00002 Drawing Standards
00003 General Design Considerations
00004 Specifications (General)
00100 Exterior Building Envelope
00200 Interior Wall Systems
00300 Moving & Staging
00400 Superstructure
00500 Maintenance and Service Considerations
00600 Security and Safety
00700 Accessibility Requirements
00800 Playground Standards
00900 Finish Color Standards

Division 0 General Information Drawings [pdf]

DIVISION 1 - General Requirements [pdf]

01010 Summary of the Work
01030 Alternates, Unit Prices, and Allowances
01040 Coordination/General
01042 Mechanical and Electrical Coordination
01045 Cutting and Patching
01049 Architect Coordination
01060 Regulatory Requirements
01065 Hazardous Materials Requirements
01078 Definitions and Conventions
01100 Special Project Procedures
01200 Project Meetings
01310 Progress Schedules
01330 Layout and Control
01340 Submittals and Shop Drawings
01390 Qualification Certification
01400 Quality Control
01410 Testing Laboratory Services
01510 Temporary Utilities
01520 Temporary Construction
01530 Barriers and Enclosures
01540 Security
01561 Construction Cleaning
01580 Project Identification and Signs
01590 Field Offices and Sheds
01620 Storage and Protection
01625 Protection of Work and Property
01630 Product Options and Substitutions
01690 Proprietorship of Salvageable Materials
01700 Contract Closeout
01710 Final Cleaning
01720 Project Record Documents
01730 Operating and Maintenance Data
01915 Commissioning

DIVISION 2 - Site Work and Demolition [pdf]

02000 Site Work
02081 Asbestos Removal For Roofing
02220 Excavating, Backfilling and Compaction Drilled Piers
02370 Drilled Piers
02501 Tennis Court Renovation
02511 Concrete Paving
02513 Asphalt Paving
02515 Masonry Paving
02700 Site Utilities
02810 Irrigation Systems
02830 Chain Link Fencing
02870 Site Furnishings
02880 Outdoor Bleachers
02900 Landscaping
02930 Lawns and Grasses
02970 Landscape Maintenance
02980 Shade Structures

Division 2 Drawings [pdf]

DIVISION 3 - Concrete [pdf]

03100 Concrete Formwork
03300 Cast-In-Place Concrete
03345 Concrete Finishing
03600 Grout

DIVISION 4 - Masonry [pdf]

04110 Mortar and Masonry Grout
04200 Unit Masonry

DIVISION 5 - Metals [pdf]

05120 Structural Steel
05200 Metal Joists
05300 Metal Decking
05500 Metal Fabrications

Division 5 Drawings [pdf]

DIVISION 6 - Wood and Plastics [pdf]

06100 Rough Carpentry
06201 Countertops

DIVISION 7 - Thermal and Moisture Protection [pdf]

07100 Waterproofing and Dampproofing
07210 Building Insulation
07240 Roof and Deck Insulation
07521 Asphalt Built-up Roofing
07553 Fully Adhered EPDM Elastic Sheet Roofing
07620 Roof Related Sheet Metal
07700 Roof Specialties and Accessories
07720 Roof Curbs
07812 Applied Fireproofing
07840 Firestopping
07920 Sealants and Caulking

DIVISION 8 - Doors and Windows [pdf]

08100 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
08210 Wood Doors
08310 Access Doors and Panels
08330 Coiling Doors and Grills
08500 Metal Windows
08550 Wood Window Restoration
08581 Exterior Window Grills
08625 Skylights
08700 Hardware
08800 Glass and Glazing

DIVISION 9 - Finishes [pdf]

09110 Metal Stud Framing Systems
09200 Lath and Plaster
09250 Gypsum Wallboard
09300 Ceramic Tile
09510 Acoustical Ceilings
09642 Resilient Athletic Indoor Surfacing
09644 Wood Flooring Assemblies
09650 Resilient Flooring
09670 Seamless Cementitious Flooring
09680 Carpet
09900 Painting

DIVISION 10 - Specialties [pdf]

10100 Markerboards and Tackboards
10160 Toilet Partitions
10260 Wall and Corner Guards
10350 Exterior Flagpoles
10426 Signage and Graphics
10500 Metal Lockers
10520 Fire Protection Specialties
10650 Operable Partitions
10800 Toilet Accessories

DIVISION 11 - Equipment [pdf]

11062 Stage Curtains
11130 Audio Visual Equipment
11132 Projection Screens
11480 Athletic and Recreation Equipment
11500 Paint Booths
11600 Laboratory Equipment

DIVISION 12 - Furnishings [pdf]

12304 Manufactured Casework
12660 Telescoping Interior Seating

Division 12 Drawings [pdf]

DIVISION 14 - Conveying Systems [pdf]

14000 Elevators

DIVISION 15 - Mechanical [pdf]

15010 Basic Mechanical Requirements
15050 Mechanical Materials and Methods
15110 Valves
15170 Motors, Starters & Drives
15190 Mechanical Identification
15240 Mechanical Sound and Vibration Control
15250 Mechanical Insulation
15300 Standpipe and Fire Sprinkler Standards
15410 Plumbing Piping
15430 Plumbing Specialties
15431 Backflow Prevention
15432 Backflow Prevention, Double Check
15440 Plumbing Fixtures
15450 Plumbing Equipment
15460 Special Plumbing Equipment Systems
15485 Natural Gas Systems
15511 Hydronic Piping and Specialties
15521 Steam and Condensate Piping and Specialties
15531 Refrigerant Piping and Specialties
15540 Pumps
15548 Water Treatment
15555 Boilers
15555C Cast Iron Boiler Performance Specification
15575 Breechings, Chimneys, Stacks and Flues
15631 Solar Energy Systems
15650 Refrigeration
15651 Computer Room Air Conditioning
15745 Geothermal System
15755 Heat Exchangers
15790 Air Coils
15810 Humidifiers
15830 Heating Terminal Units
15850 Exhaust Fans
15852 Special Exhaust Systems
15855 Air Handling Units With Coils
15856 Packaged Rooftop Heating and Cooling Equipment
15885 Air Cleaning
15900 Ductwork and Accessories
15911 Duct Cleaning
15930 Air Terminal Units
15936 Air Inlets and Outlets
15950 Controls
15975 Integrated Building Automation System (IBAS)
15985 Control Sequence of Operation
15590 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing
15995 Mechanical Commissioning

Division 15 Drawings [pdf]

DIVISION 16 - Electrical [pdf]

16010 Basic Electrical Requirements
16110 Raceways
16120 Wire and Cable
16130 Boxes
16140 Wall Switches
16141 Receptacles
16142 Device Plates
16160 Cabinets and Enclosures
16190 Supporting Devices
16195 Electrical Identification
16420 Service Entrances
16440 Disconnect Switches
16450 Secondary Grounding
16460 Dry-Type Transformers
16465 Busways
16470 Panelboards
16480 Motor Control
16485 Contactors
16501 Lamps
16502 Ballasts and Controls
16510 Luminaires
16530 Site Lighting
16620 Standby Power Generation Systems
16625 Automatic Transfer Switches
16630 Battery Power and UPS Systems
16670 Lighting and Surge Protection Systems
16721 Fire Alarm System (Point Graphic System)
16722 Fire Alarm System w/Remote Indicator Lights
16799 Kitchen Hood Fire Control Panel
16995 Electrical Commissioning