Design & Construction Project Guidelines
The primary intent of these guidelines is to provide a clear guide to assist design consultants and construction contractors in the design and construction of projects at Dartmouth College.
About the Guidelines
The guidelines are comprised of individual PDF files, grouped by discipline according to the CSI standard. Some of the sections are relatively generic while other sections provide more detailed and specific requirements. The Introduction Letter elaborates further on the intent of the guidelines, while the Table of Contents reflects the latest revised date of each section.
Please contact the College representative with whom you are working for any specific questions that may arise. Comments regarding these guidelines are welcome, and may be submitted at Design.Guidelines.Comments@Dartmouth.edu.
Follow the links below to get a detailed page of each division complete with downloadable PDF files for each section.
Division 01 - General Requirements
| Section Number | Title | Latest Revision |
| 01 10 00 | Summary | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 21 00 | Allowances | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 22 00 | Unit prices | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 23 00 | Alternates | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 25 00 | Substitution Procedures | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 26 00 | Contract Modification Procedures | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 26 13 | Requests For Interpretation | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 31 26 | Electronic Communications Protocol | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 32 00 | Construction Progress Documentation | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 32 33 | Photographic Documentation | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 33 00 | Submittal Procedures | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 35 13 | On-site Procedures | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 35 23 | Owner Safety Requirements | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 35 61 | Sustainability Goals | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 35 91 | Historic Treatment Procedures | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 40 00 | Quality Requirements | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 43 39 | Mockups | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 50 00 | Temporary Facilities And Controls | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 56 39 | Temporary Tree And Plant Protection | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 74 19 | Construction Waste Management And Disposal | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 77 00 | Closeout Procedures | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 78 23 | Emergency And Operation And Maintenance Data | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 78 39 | Project Record Documents | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 79 00 | Demonstration And Training | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 91 13 | General Commissioning Requirements | Jan. 2023 |
| 01 91 19 | Exterior Enclosure Commissioning | Jan. 2023 |
Division 03 - Concrete
| Section Number |
Title | Latest Revision |
| 03 30 00 | Cast-in-Place Concrete | Jan. 2023 |
| 03 35 15 | Concrete Finishes | Jan. 2023 |
Division 04 - Masonry
| Section Number |
Title |
Latest Revision |
| 04 20 00 | Masonry | Jan. 2023 |
Division 05 - Metals
| Section Number |
Title | Latest Revision |
| 05 50 00 | Metal Fabrications | Jan. 2023 |
| 05 51 00 | Metal Stairs and Railings | Jan. 2023 |
Division 06 - Wood, Plastics and Composites
| Segment Number | Title | Latest Revision |
| 06 40 20 | Architectural Woodword | Jan. 2023 |
| 06 60 00 | Plastic Fabrications | Jan. 2023 |
Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
| Segment Number | Title | Latest Revision |
| 07 10 00 | Waterproofing and Dampproofing | Jan. 2023 |
| 07 20 00 | Thermal Protection | Jan. 2023 |
| 07 30 00 | Sloped Roofing | Jan. 2023 |
| 07 42 00 | Metal Panels | Jan. 2023 |
| 07 81 00 | Applied Fireproofing | Jan. 2023 |
| 07 84 00 | Firestopping | Jan. 2023 |
Division 08 - Openings
| Segment Number | Title | Latest Revision |
| 08 31 00 | Access Doors | Jan. 2023 |
| 08 50 00 | Windows | Jan. 2023 |
| 08 71 00 | Door Hardware | Jan. 2023 |
| 08 80 00 | Glazing | Jan. 2023 |
Division 09 - Finishes
| Segment Number | Title | Latest Revision |
| 09 00 00 | Painting and Coating | Jan. 2023 |
| 09 20 00 | Gypsum Board Assemblies | Jan. 2023 |
| 09 50 60 | Ceilings | Jan. 2023 |
| 09 60 00 | Flooring | Jan. 2023 |
Division 10 - Specialties
| Segment Number | Title | Latest Revision |
| 10 11 00 | Visual Display Units | Jan. 2023 |
| 10 14 00 | Signage | Jan. 2023 |
| 10 17 00 | Telephone Specialties | Jan. 2023 |
| 10 20 00 | Interior Specialties | Jan. 2023 |
| 10 22 00 | Toilet Partitions | Jan. 2023 |
| 10 28 00 | Toilet Accessories | Jan. 2023 |
| 10 40 00 | Safety Specialties | Jan. 2023 |
| 10 44 00 | Fire Protection Services | Jan. 2023 |
Division 11 - Equipment
Division 12 - Furnishings
| Segment Number | Title | Latest Revision |
| 12 00 11 | Window Treatments | Jan. 2023 |
| 12 30 00 | Laboratory Casework and Countertops | Jan. 2023 |
| 12 36 00 | Countertops | Jan. 2023 |
| 12 48 00 | Entrance Floor Mats | Jan. 2023 |
Division 13 - Special Construction
| Segment Number | Title | Latest Revision |
| 13 03 80 | Environmental Rooms | Jan. 2023 |
Division 14 - Conveying Equipment
| Segment Number | Title | Latest Revision |
| 14 20 00 | Elevators | Jan. 2023 |
| 14 24 00 | Wheelchair Lifts | Jan. 2023 |
Division 21 - Fire Suppression
| Segment Number | Title | Latest Revision |
| 21 00 00 | Fire Suppression | Jan. 2023 |
Division 22 - Plumbing
| Segment Number | Title | Latest Revision |
| 22 05 00 | Common Work Results for Plumbing | Jan. 2023 |
| 22 05 23 | General-duty Valves for Plumbing Piping | Jan. 2023 |
| 22 05 29 | Hanger and Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment | Jan. 2023 |
| 22 05 48 | Vibration and Seismic Controls for Plumbing Piping and Equipment | Jan. 2023 |
| 22 05 73 | Facility Drainage and Vent Systems | Jan. 2023 |
| 22 11 00 | Facility Water Distribution | Jan. 2023 |
| 22 40 00 | Plumbing Fixtures | Jan. 2023 |
Division 23 - Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning
| Segment Number | Title | Latest Revision |
| 23 05 00 | Common Work Results for HVAC | April 2024 |
| 23 05 10 | HVAC Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods | Jan. 2024 |
| 23 05 15 | HVAC Electrical Requirements for Mechanical Equipment | Jan. 2023 |
| 23 05 19 | Meters and Gauges for HVAC Equipment | Jan. 2023 |
| 23 05 20 | Thermal Utility Meters | Jan. 2023 |
| 23 05 23 | General-duty Valvules for HVAC Piping | Jan. 2023 |
| 23 05 29 | Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment | Jan. 2023 |
| 23 05 48 | Vibration and Seismic Controls for HVAC Equipment | Jan. 2023 |
| 23 05 93 | Testing, Adjusting and Balancing for HVAC | Jan. 2023 |
| 23 09 23 | Automatic Temperature Controls | Jan. 2024 |
| 23 20 20 | HVAC Pumps | Jan. 2023 |
| 23 21 13 | Hydronic Piping | Jan. 2024 |
| 23 21 20 | Pedestrian Walkway Snow Melt Systems | Jan. 2023 |
| 23 25 00 | HVAC Water Treatment | Jan. 2023 |
| 23 31 13 | Ductwork | Jan. 2023 |
| 23 34 00 | HVAC Fans | Jan. 2023 |
| 23 72 00 | Air-to-air Energy Recovery Equipment | Jan. 2023 |
| 23 73 13 | Modular Indoor Central-station Air-handling Units | Jan. 2023 |
| 23 74 00 | Packaged Outdoor HVAC Equipment | Jan. 2023 |
| 23 75 00 | Custom-packaged Outdoor HVAC Equipment | Jan. 2023 |
| 23 82 00 | Heating & Cooling Terminal Units | April 2024 |
| 23 84 13 | Humidifers | Jan. 2023 |
Division 25 - Integrated Automation
| 25 00 00 | Integrated Automation | Jan. 2024 |
Division 26 - Electrical
| Segment Number | Title | Latest Revision |
| 26 00 00 | Electrical Engineering Guide | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 00 10 | Basic Electric Requirement | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 00 50 | Basic Electrical Materials and Methods | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 05 13 | Medium Voltage Cables and Terminations | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 05 19 | Low-voltage Power Conductors and Cables | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 05 26 | Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 05 29 | Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 05 32 | Cabinets, Boxes, and Fittings | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 05 33 | Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 05 36 | Cable Trays | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 05 43 | Underground Ducts and Raceways for Electrical Systems | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 05 48 | Vibration and Seismic Controls for Electrical Systems | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 05 53 | Identification for Electrical Systems | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 05 83 | Wiring Connections | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 09 23 | Lighting Controls | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 10 00 | Medium-voltage Electrical Distribution and Feeder Entrance | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 13 00 | Medium-voltage Switchgear | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 16 00 | Electrical Metering | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 20 00 | Transformers | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 21 00 | Low-voltage Electrical Feeder Entrance | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 24 13 | Switchgear, Switchboards, Panelboards and Circuit Breakers | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 27 26 | Wiring Devices | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 28 02 | Disconnects for UPS | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 28 03 | Solar P/V Disconnects | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 28 18 | Circuit and Motor Disconnects | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 32 00 | Emergency and Standby Systems | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 50 00 | Interior Lighting | Jan. 2023 |
| 26 50 02 | Exterior Lighting | April 2024 |
| 26 90 10 | Class Two Wiring | Jan. 2023 |
Division 27 - Communications
| Segment Number | Title | Latest Revision |
| 27 00 00 | Communications | Jan. 2023 |
| Various | Network Services Master Specifications | Jan. 2023 |
Division 28 - Electronic Safety and Security
| Segment Number | Title | Latest Revision |
| 28 00 00 | Security Systems Engineering Guidelines | April 2024 |
| 28 05 00 | Common Work Results for Electronic Security Systems | April 2024 |
| 28 05 13 | Conductors and Cables for Electronic Security | April 2024 |
| 28 05 28 | Pathways for Electronic Security | April 2024 |
| 28 08 00 | Commissioning of Electronic Security | April 2024 |
| 28 10 00 | Acess Control | April 2024 |
| 28 20 00 | Video Surveillance | April 2024 |
| 28 31 00 | Intrusion Detection | April 2024 |
Division 31 - Earthwork
| Segment Number | Title | Latest Revision |
| 31 00 00 | Earthwork | Jan. 2023 |
| 31 10 00 | Site Clearing | Jan. 2023 |
| 31 41 00 | Shoring | Jan. 2023 |
| 31 62 00 | Driven Piles | Jan. 2023 |
Division 32 - Exterior Improvements
| Segment Number | Title | Latest Revision |
| 32 05 23 | Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements | Jan. 2023 |
| 32 12 16 | Asphalt Paving | Jan. 2023 |
| 32 13 13 | Concrete Paving | Jan. 2023 |
| 32 14 00 | Unit Paving | Jan. 2023 |
| 32 80 00 | Irrigation | Jan. 2023 |
| 32 90 00 | Planting | Jan. 2023 |
| 32 92 00 | Turf and Grasses | Jan. 2023 |
| 32 93 00 | Plants | Jan. 2023 |
Division 33 - Utilities
| Segment Number | Title | Latest Revision |
| 33 14 00 | Water Utility Transmission and Distribution | Jan. 2023 |
| 33 30 00 | Sanitary Sewerage | Jan. 2023 |
| 33 34 00 | Onsite Wastewater Disposal | Jan. 2023 |
| 33 42 00 | Stormwater Conveyance | Jan. 2023 |
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