The standards, guideline and other documents contained in this site are intended to assist the new building and major renovation planning process. As such, these resources are to be used in addition to applicable municipal, provincial, federal and industry standards and regulations. These standards shall be reviewed by consultants, engineers and architects undertaking work on behalf of the University. External resources shall provide project-specific documentation and building specifications based on local building code, applicable standards and engineering analyses.

CSBO Building and major renovation standards posted on this site have been reviewed by the CSBO Executive Management Team and have been authorized by the Assistant Vice President CSBO. Standards and Guideline documents are reviewed on a regular basis, updated versions of these documents are posted on this site.

General Requirements

Division 01 - General Requirements

• Section 01 33 23  AutoCAD Requirements - Standard

Facilities Construction

Division 02 - Existing Conditions
Division 03 - Concrete
Division 04 - Masonry
Division 05 - Metals
Division 06 - Wood, Plastics, and Composites
Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
Division 08 - Openings

• Section 08 11 00 Metal Doors and Steel Frames                       
• Section 08 14 00 Wood Doors and Wood Frames
• Section 08 71 00 Door Finishes Hardware
• Section 08 74 00 Access Control
• Section 08 81 00 Glazing for Interior Applications

Division 09 - Finishes

• Section 09 30 00 Ceramic Tile
• Section 09 51 10 Acoustical Ceiling Tile
• Section 09 68 00 Carpet Tiles and Rolled Carpet
• Section 09 91 00 Painting

Division 10 - Specialities

• Section 10 14 00 Exterior Signage
• Section 10 14 23 Interior Signage Standards Manual (2004)
• Section 10 17 00 Indoor Safety and Outdoor Emergency Telephones
• Section 10 22 00 Washroom Compartments
  

Division 11 - Equipment

• Section 11 13 00 Loading Dock Equipment

Division 12 - Furnishings

• Section 12 48 16 Entrance Foot Grille
• Section 12 56 00 Institutional Furniture
• Section 12 93 13 and 14 Bicycle Racks and Lockers
  

Division 13 - Special Construction
Division 14 - Conveying Equipment

Facilities Service

Division 21 - Fire Suppression
Division 22 - Plumbing

• Section 22 42 00 Washroom Accessories
• Section 22 45 13 and 16 Emergency Showers and Eye Wash Equipment                     
• Section 22 47 00 Drinking Fountains and Water Bottle Refill Stations
  

Division 23 - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Division 25 - Integrated Automation
Division 26 - Electrical

• Section 26 27 13 Metering and Switchboard Instruments
• Section 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting

Division 27 - Communications

• Section 27 51 16 Public  Announcement System

Division 28 - Electronic Safety and Security

• Section 28 23 13 CCTV Standard

Division 31 - Earthwork
Division 32 - Exterior Developments
Division 33 - Utilities
Division 34 - Transportation

Guidelines and other applicable York University standards

• Classroom Guideline (2001 version)

• Constructor Contractor Manual Introduction (January 2011 version)
• Constructor Contractor Manual (January 2011 version)
• Constructor Contractor Manual Attachments Parking (January 2011 version)
• Constructor Contractor Manual Attachments OHS and University Policies (Jan 2011 version)
• York University Room and Door Numbering Guidelines (2012 version)
• York University Information Technology Infrastructure Communications Technology Standards June 29, 2011 Version 5.2J
• York University Information Technology Infrastructure Communication Technology Communication Room Layout Version 3
• Roof Antennae Location Criteria Occupational Health and Safety (July 12, 2011)
• Adopting Criteria for the Consideration of Cellular Antennae on Roofs, CSBO (February 15, 2011)