Design and Construction Standards (Green Book)
The following set of instructions and guidelines are intended for use by consulting engineers, architects, and other campus entities involved in permanent improvement projects at Clemson University. These guidelines are intended to insure a level of consistency and standard of quality for the various facilities and systems at Clemson University. These documents do not relieve the designer of any professional responsibility as their design relates to the applicable building codes and requirements. These documents are not intended to serve as technical specifications for any product or division.
These instructions are categorized in accordance with current Construction Specification Institute (CSI) formatting.
For individual specification divisions, see the section below entitled Specification Instructions. For a list of documents unique to Clemson University, browse the section, Other Documents and Attachments. Front end documents required by the Manual for Planning and Execution of State Permanent Improvements are available through the Office of the State Engineer.
Specification Instructions by Division
- Division CU -- Design Guidelines
- Division 01 -- General Requirements
- 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
- Division 09 -- Finishes
- Division 10 -- Specialties
- Division 11 -- Equipment
- Division 12 -- Furnishings
- Division 13 -- Special Construction
- Division 14 -- Conveying Equipment
- Division 21 -- Fire Suppression
- Division 22 -- Plumbing
- Division 23 -- Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
- Division 26 -- Electrical
- Division 27 -- Communications
- Division 28 -- Electronic Security
- Division 31 -- Earthwork
- Division 32 -- Exterior Improvements
- Division 33 -- Utilities
Other Links and Attachments
- Office of the State Engineer
- Manual for Planning and Execution of State Permanent Improvements
- Income Tax Credit Form - Clemson University Fire Department and EMS
- Fire Apparatus Requirements - Clemson University Environmental Health and Safety - Chemical Hood Program
- Clemson University Planning Office
- Design Guidelines
- LEED Matrix
- Stormwater Planning and Management Policy
- Sustainable Practice Project Requirements - Clemson University Landscape Services
- Campus Tree Protection Policy - Clemson University CCIT
- Cable and Fiber Installation Information - Clemson University Capital Projects
- Labeling Guidelines for Electrical Panels
- Medium Voltage Cable Specifications
- Project Manager / Superintendent Listing
- Utility Piping Identification