Designing for Facilities Stewardship
The University of Iowa Design Standards & Procedures is for use by Architects, Engineers and Interior Designers to ensure the successful delivery of University of Iowa capital projects. The document represents the collaboration of many with a rich institutional understanding of building function, building systems, operations, landscaping, and construction. It is important that each project effectively balance the needs of the user, the institution, and the stakeholders at the University of Iowa.
Designing for facilities stewardship starts with an understanding of the institution’s qualitative and quantitative priorities. The Design Standards & Procedures exists to assist the Design Professional by setting the minimum institutional requirements for the decision-making involved in projects at the University of Iowa.
Design Standards - July 30, 2021 Edition
Preferment 01 ITS Part Number Updates - January 12, 2022
Preferment 02 UIHC Exit Light Backing - January 18, 2022
Preferment 03 UIHC HVAC Pump Flex Connectors - January 18, 2022
Preferment 04 UIHC Heating Water Piping - January 18, 2022
Preferment 05 UIHC Lined Ductwork - January 18, 2022
Preferment 06 DPS IP Cameras - March 3, 2022
Utility Operator Appendices
Chilled Water Plant Piping Standard Specifications
Insulation Standard Specifications
Oakdale Campus Standard Specifications
Main Power Plant Standard Specifications
Design Standards - July 31, 2020 Edition
Design Standards Comparison Document - 2019 Edition to 2020 Edition
Design Standards - July 31, 2020 Edition - Preferment 1 - Electrohydraulic Power Operators
Design Standards - July 31, 2020 Edition - Preferment 4 - IT Room Lighting
Design Standards January 31, 2019 Edition
2019 Edition Amendment 1: UIHC - Tamper Proof Receptacles
2019 Edition Amendment 2: UIHC - Water Hammer Arrestors
2019 Edition Amendment 3: UIHC - Glass / Glazing
UIHC Architectural and Engineering Design Standards
UIHC Finish Standards - Offsite
Changes made from July 1, 2017 edition to January 31, 2019 edition
2017 Edition Amendment 1: Door Operators
Changes made from March 1, 2016 edition to July 1, 2017 edition
2016 Edition Amendment 1: Appendix p 306 Exhibit 16A Sign Type Multiple Symbol Identification
2016 Edition Amendment 2: Fire Panel Deviation Request
Changes made from January 1, 2015 edition to March 1, 2016 edition
Changes made in Sections III and IV from December 31, 2013 edition to January 1, 2015 edition