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Physical Address: 300 LaPorte Ave., Building B, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Mailing Address: PO Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
Phone: (970)221-6610
Fax: (970)221-6534

Building Design Standards

OPERATIONS SERVICES' BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS were prepared by the Facility Services Department to assist and guide Architects & Engineers (A&E) in the preparation of designs and contract documents for projects administered by the Department. The A&E's shall try to conform to the Standards as applicable to the specific project. This manual includes minimum criteria for specific materials and equipment.

For your convenience see the Land Code for more information.

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Note: the following table of contents links into each individual section so you can obtain precise information without paging through the entire document.

Table of Contents

  1. General (PDF 153KB)
  2. Site Development (PDF 908KB)
  3. Building Development (PDF 321KB)
  4. Specifications/General (PDF 11KB)
  5. Appendix
    1. Constructibility Review Guidance (PDF 94KB)
    2. Life Cycle Cost Sample (PDF 47KB)
    3. Curb Ramp Detail for ADA Compliance (PDF 11KB)
    4. Raised Access Floor Delivery (PDF 11KB)
    5. Custodial Closet General Specifications (PDF 586KB)
    6. Key and Card Access (PDF 29KB)
    7. Telecommunications Network Standards (PDF 65KB)
    8. Irrigation Installation Standards (PDF 51KB)
    9. Sustainability Standards (PDF 19KB)
    10. Construction, Deconstruction or Demolition Waste Diversion (PDF 194KB)
    11. Energy Modeling Specification (PDF 58KB)
    12. Building Enclosure Commissioning (PDF 61KB)
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