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Design Guidelines And Construction Standards

Shepherd University has adopted West Virginia University’s Design Guidelines & Construction Standards for its capital construction projects where appropriate. Exceptions to the guidelines and standards are detailed below.

Sections- Revision Number- Revision Date

INTRODUCTION
Introduction to Design Standards [0] 05/06 

DIVISION 0 AE and Professional Services
Section 001000 – WVU Standard Front-End Documents [0] 12/12
Section 001000a – WVU Standard Front-End Forms 
Section 005000 – Design Phase Estimates [0] 11/11
Section 005001 – Design Guidelines for Sustainability [0] 12/11
Section 005002 – Design Phase Change Orders [0] 02/12
Section 005003 – Design Phase Requirements [0] 03/12
Section 005004 – Custodial Room Specification Recommendations [1] 08/12

Section 005005 – Equipment Data Collection [1] 04/13
Section 005005a – Equipment Data Collection Forms
Section 005006 – WV State Fire Marshal [1] 03/15
Section 005007 – Hazardous Materials and Waste [0] 06/13
Section 005008 – Asbestos [0] 06/13
Section 005009 – Building Floor and Room Numbering [0] 08/13

DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENT

Section 011100 – Subcontractor Qualifications [0] 10/12
Section 013200 – Construction Progress Documentation (long) [1] 10/12
Section 013200a – Construction Progress Documentation (short) [0] 05/06

DIVISION 2 EXISTING CONDITIONS
Section 024116 – Building Demolition [1] 06/13

DIVISION 3 CONCRETE
Section 033000 – Cast-in place Concrete [0] 05/06

DIVISION 4 MASONRY
Section 042000 – Unit Masonry Assemblies [0] 05/06

DIVISION 5 METALS
Section 051200 – Structural Steel Framing & Steel Joist Framing [0] 09/06
Section 054000 – Cold Formed Metal Framing [0] 09/06
Section 055000 – Metal Fabrications [0] 09/06
Section 055213 – Pipe and Tube Railings [1] 02/07

DIVISION 6 WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES
Section 061000 – Rough Carpentry [1] 02/07
Section 061753 – Wood Trusses [0] 05/06
Section 062000 – Finish Carpentry – Interior & Exterior [0] 09/06
Section 064023 – Interior Architectural Woodwork [0] 09/06

DIVISION 7 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
Section 070100 – Plaza and Decks [0] 09/06
Section 071113 – Bituminous Dampproofing [0] 09/06
Section 072100 – Thermal Insulation [0] 09/06
Section 072150 – Sound Isolation [0] 09/06
Section 072400 – Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems [0] 09/06
Section 075000 – Roofing Systems [4] 10/13
Section 078400 – Fire Stopping [0] 09/06
Section 079200 – Joint Sealants and Expansion Control [0] 05/06

DIVISION 8 OPENINGS

Shepherd University specifies Schlage and Von Duprin for its lock sets, Blackboard for its online exterior door access system and Onity battery powered stand-alone door lock system for its interior doors.
Section 081113 – Hollow Metal Doors and Frames [1] 02/07
Section 081416 – Flush Wood Doors [0] 05/06
Section 083113 – Access Doors and Frames [0] 05/06
Section 083323 – Overhead Coiling Doors [1] 02/07
Section 083513 – Folding Doors [0] 05/06
Section 084113 – Aluminum Framed Entrances [2] 02/10
Section 087100 – Finish Hardware [2] 03/15
Section 088000 – Glazing [0] 05/06

DIVISION 9 FINISHES
Section 092216 – Non Structural Metal Framing [0] 09/06
Section 092900 – Gypsum Board [0] 09/06
Section 093000 – Tiling [0] 09/06
Section 095123A – Ceiling Suspension [0] 09/06
Section 095123 – Acoustical Tile Ceiling [2] 02/11
Section 096500 – Resilient Flooring [2] 01/13
Section 096813 – Tile Carpeting [4] 04/14
Section 096816 – Broadloom Carpeting [3] 04/14
Section 099100 – Painting [2] 04/13

DIVISION 10 SPECIALTIES
Section 101100 – Visual Display Boards [2] 02/15
Section 101400 – Exterior Signage [0] 07/12

Contractor will utilize Shepherd University standards and guidelines for section 101400 exterior signage found at (SU Exterior Signage Standard)

Section 101410 – Interior Signage [0] 01/14

Contractor will utilize Shepherd University standards and guidelines for section 101410 interior signage found at (SU Interior Signage Standard)
Section 102100 – CTec and GENERAL PURPOSE CLASSROOM [3] 02/15

Section 102113 – Toilet Compartments [1] 07/12
Section 102800 – Toilet and Bath Accessories [0] 08/06
Section 104413- Fire Extinguisher and Cabinet [0] 08/06

DIVISION 11 EQUIPMENT
Section 117000 – Fume Hoods [2] 10/14

DIVISION 12 FURNITURE
Section 126100- Fixed Classroom Furniture [0] 12/12

DIVISION 14 Conveying Systems
Section 142000 – Elevators [4] 01/15

DIVISION 21 FIRE SUPPRESSION
Section 211000 – Water Based Fire Suppression Systems [2] 05/12

DIVISION 22 PLUMBING

Shepherd University adds American Standard as an acceptable plumbing fixture manufacturer.
Section 220500 – Common Work Results for Plumbing [1] 09/12
Section 220523 – General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping [1] 09/12
Section 220700 – Plumbing Insulation [1] 09/12
Section 221113 – Water Distribution [1] 03/08
Section 221113a – Backflow Prevention [0] 03/18
Section 221116 – Domestic Water Piping [1] 09/12
Section 221118 – Potable Water System Disinfection [0] 05/12
Section 221311 – Lead-Free Plumbing Components [0] 08/13
Section 221316 – Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping [1] 09/12
Section 224000 – Plumbing Fixtures [5] 09/12
Section 224500- Emergency Plumbing Fixtures [0] 12/12

DIVISION 23 HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING
Section 230509 – Variable Frequency Drives [0] 08/13
Section 230513 – Common Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment [0] 08/13Section 230700 – HVAC Insulation [2] 09/12
Section 230800 – Commissioning Requirements [0] 05/06
Section 230900 – Instrumentation and Controls [0] 05/06
Section 231123 – Natural Gas Piping [0] 06/09
Section 232213- Steam and Condensate Piping [2] 09/12
Section 232223 – Steam Condensate Pumps [1 ] 01/07
Section 232233 – Steam Specialties [3] 07/15 
Section 232243- Steam Piping Insulation [1] 01/07
Section 232253 – Steam Vaults [2] 09/12
Section 232300- Refrigerant Piping [1] 01/07
Section 232301 – Refrigerant [1] 01/07
Section 234100- Particulate Air Filtration [1] 01/07
Section 236416- Chillers [2] 04/12
Section 236500 – Packaged Cooling Towers [3] 02/14
Section 237313 – Modular Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units [1] 09/12

DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL

Shepherd University specifies Caterpillar and Onan as its generator manufacturers
Section 260500 – Common Work Electrical [3] 05/13
Section 260505 – Power Studies [1] 06/09
Section 260510 – Underground Work [0] 09/06
Section 260524 – Medium Voltage Cables_Switches [1] 06/09
Section 260540- Underground Ductbanks [0] 12/09
Section 260913 – Electrical Remote Monitoring [1] 11/12
Section 262100- Transformers [2] 04/10
Section 263213 – Engine Generators [1] 10/12
Section 263600 – Transfer Switches [0] 10/12
Section 265100 – Interior Lighting [3] 04/10
Section 265600 – Exterior Lighting [Rev-4] 05/15

Standard Details
Manhole Lid Detail [0] 12/03
Trench Detail [0] 12/03
Precast Manhole Detail [0] 12/03

DIVISION 27 COMMUNICATIONS
Section 270500 – Minimum Structured Wiring [0] 08/06

DIVISION 28 ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
Section 283100 – Fire Detection and Alarm [3] 08/13
Section 282500 – Electronic Card Access System [1] 04/12

Shepherd University specifies Blackboard for its online exterior door access system and Onity battery powered stand-alone door lock system for its interior doors.

DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK
Section 311000 – Site Clearing [0] 05/06
Section 311200 – Earthwork [0] 05/06
Section 311500 – Tree Protection [0] 05/06

DIVISION 32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
Section 321000 – Design Philosophy [1] 02/07
Section 321216 – Asphalt Paving [0] 10/06
Section 321313- Pedestrian Ways [1] 02/07
Section 322000 – Outdoor Furniture [2] 02/15
Section 323113- Chain Link Fences and Gates [1] 02/07
Section 329200 – Turf & Grasses [1] 04/13 Section 329300 – Plants [0] 10/06

Contractor will utilize Shepherd University standards and guidelines for section 329200 – Turf and grasses found at: (SU Turf and Grass Standard)

DIVISION 33 UTILITIES
Section 333100 – Industrial Wastewater [0] 06/09
Section 333200 – MUB [0] 06/09
Section 334100 – Storm Water Management [1] 06/13