Capital development

Design and construction standards and guidelines

Disclaimer:  The Design and Construction Standards convey the standard of quality and performance expected by the University of Victoria for the design, construction, or renovation of buildings on campus.  While design professionals, contractors, and service providers are expected to adhere to these standards, they do not relieve or diminish any professional responsibility, standard of care, duty or due diligence owed to the University of Victoria.

• 0. Introduction
  • 0.1 General Information for Consultants
  • 0.2 General Building Design Requirements
• 1. General Requirements
  • 1.1 Contractor's Use of Site
  • 1.2 Quality Assurance and Quality Control
  • 1.3 Construction Waste Management
  • 1.4 Contractor Submittals
  • 1.5 Signage
  • 1.6 Sustainability Requirements
  • 1.7 Commissioning Requirements
• 2. Existing Conditions and Sitework
  • 2.1 Deconstruction
  • 2.2 General Landscaping
  • 2.3 Hard Surfacing
  • 2.4 Site Furnishings
• 3. Concrete
• 4. Masonry
• 5. Metals
  • 5.1 General
  • 5.2 Finishes
• 6. Wood, Plastics and Composites
  • 6.1 Rough Carpentry
  • 6.2 Architectural Woodwork
  • 6.3 Cabinetry
  • 6.4 Shelving and Storage
  • 6.5 Cabinet Hardware
• 7. Thermal and Moisture Protection
  • 7.1 General Building Envelope Requirements
  • 7.2 Below Grade Water Proofing
  • 7.3 Insulation
  • 7.4 Air Barrier Materials
  • 7.5 Cladding
  • 7.6 Roofing and Waterproofing
  • 7.7 Flashing and Sheet Metal
  • 7.8 Fire Stopping
  • 7.9 Joint Sealants
• 8. Doors and Windows
  • 8.1 Windows, Curtain Walls, and Glazing
  • 8.2 Doors
  • 8.3 Door Hardware
• 9. Finishes
  • 9.1 Ceilings
  • 9.2 Flooring Schedule
  • 9.3 Resilient Flooring
  • 9.4 Carpet
  • 9.5 Tile
  • 9.6 Painting
  • 9.7 Acoustics
• 10. Specialties
  • 10.1 Visual Display Surfaces
  • 10.2 Compartments and Cubicles
  • 10.3 Modular Wall Systems
  • 10.4 Wall and Door Protection
  • 10.5 Washroom Accessories
• 11. Equipment
  • 11.1 Miscellaneous Equipment
• 12. Furnishings
  • 12.1 Draperies
  • 12.2 Roller Window Shades and Roll-Down Blinds
  • 12.3 Interior Window Film
• 13. Reserved
• 14. Conveying Equipment
  • 14.1 Elevators
• 15. Plumbing and Mechanical 
  • 15.1 Mechanical General Requirements
  • 15.2 Plumbing General Requirements
  • 15.3 HVAC General Requirements
  • 15.4 Mechanical Identification
  • 15.5 Thermal Insulation for Piping
  • 15.6 Cleaning Exhaust Systems
  • 15.7 Building Service Piping
  • 15.8 Fire Protection
  • 15.9 Plumbing Specialties
  • 15.10 Plumbing Piping
  • 15.11 Plumbing Fixtures
  • 15.12 Roof Drains
  • 15.13 Plumbing Pumps
  • 15.14 Domestic Water Heaters
  • 15.15 Specialty Piping Systems
  • 15.16 Boilers
  • 15.17 Refrigeration
  • 15.18 Ductwork
  • 15.19 Heat Exchangers
  • 15.20 Air Handling Units
  • 15.21 Indoor Air Quality
  • 15.22 Fume Hood Exhaust
  • 15.23 Controls
• 16. Electrical
  • 16.1 Common Work Results
  • 16.2 Power Cables & Overhead Conductors
  • 16.3 Wire and Box Connectors
  • 16.4 Wires and Cables
  • 16.5 Grounding - Primary
  • 16.6 Conduit, Conduit Fastenings & Fittings
  • 16.7 Cable Trays for Electrical Systems
  • 16.8 Installation of Cables in Trenches & Ducts
  • 16.9 Metering & Switchboard Instruments
  • 16.10 Lighting Control Devices - Low Voltage
  • 16.11 Lighting Control Devices - Photoelectric
  • 16.12 Network Lighting Controls
  • 16.13 Unit Substation to 15kV
  • 16.14 Dry Type, Medium Voltage Transformers
  • 16.15 Low Voltage Switchgear
  • 16.16 Service Equipment
  • 16.17 Panelboards Breaker Type
  • 16.18 Motor Control Centres
  • 16.19 Indoor Service Poles
  • 16.20 Wiring Devices
  • 16.21 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters - Class A
  • 16.22 Moulded Case Circuit Breakers
  • 16.23 Disconnect Switches - Fused & Non-Fused
  • 16.24 Contactors
  • 16.25 Fire Pump Control
  • 16.26 Motor Starters to 600V
  • 16.27 Diesal Electric Generating Units - Liquid
  • 16.28 Lighting
  • 16.29 Unit Equipment for Emergency Lighting
  • 16.30 Exit Signs
  • 16.31 Clock Systems
  • 16.32 Access Control System Infrastructure
  • 16.33 Audio Visual System Infrastructure
  • 16.34 Multiplex Fire Alarm System
  • 16.35 Underground Civil Work - Electrical
• 17. Best Practices for Teaching and Learning Spaces(DRAFT)
• 18. University of Victoria Communication Systems Guidelines(DRAFT)
• 19. Interior Signage Standards
  • 19.1 Interior Wayfinding Signage - Design Standards
  • 19.2 Safety & Information Signage - Design Standards
  • 19.3 Interior Wayfinding and Safety & Info. Signage - Specifications & Details
• 20. Exterior Signage Standards
  • 20.1 Exterior Wayfinding Signage - Design Standards
  • 20.2 Exterior Wayfinding Signage - Specifications & Details
    • .1 Sign No. 1 - Vehicular - Main Gateway
    • .2 Sign No. 2A - Vehicular - Parking Lot
    • .3 Sign No. 2C - Vehicular - Parking Lot
    • .4 Sign No. 3A - Vehicular - Building Identification
    • .5 Sign No. 3B - Vehicular - Building Identification
    • .6 Sign No. 4 - Vehicular - Map Directory Kiosk
    • .7 Sign No. 5 - Vehicular - Digital Message Board
    • .8 Sign No. 6A - Vehicular - Directional
    • .9 Sign No. 6B - Vehicular - Directional
    • .10 Sign No. 7 - Vehicular - Green Space
    • .11 Sign No. 8 - Pedestrian - Map Directory Kiosk
    • .12 Sign No. 9 - Pedestrian - Major Directional
    • .13 Sign No. 10 - Pedestrian - Intermediate Directional
    • .14 Sign No. 11 - Pedestrian - Street Blade
    • .15 Sign No. 12 - Pedestrian - Minor Wayfinding A
    • .16 Sign No. 13 - Pedestrian - Minor Wayfinding B
    • .17 Sign No. 14 - Pedestrian - Event Sign
    • .18 Sign No. 15 - Pedestrian - Minor Pedestrian Map

Who can use this service?

• Faculty
• Staff
• Students
• Contractors
• External clients