NSCS Facility Design Guidelines – New and Improved!

Architects and Engineers, the NSCS is pleased to present our Facility Design Guidelines, which have been completely revised and updated!  Please refer to these NSCS Facility Design Guidelines when working on State College proposals, planning efforts, and construction projects.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Art.1: INTRODUCTION

Art.2: CAMPUS PLANNING & MASTER PLANNING GUIDELINES

Art.3: APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

Art.4: STANDARD CONTRACT FORMS

Art.5: PROJECT DESIGN PROCESS REQUIREMENTS

Art.6: PROCEDURES FOR ADVERTISEMENT, BIDDING AND PROCUREMENT

Art.7: GENERAL CONDITIONS, INSURANCE AND BONDING REQUIREMENTS

SPECIFICATION SECTION I - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SPECIFICATION SECTION II - TECHNICAL GUIDELINES

DIVISION 2 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

DIVISION 4 – MASONRY

DIVISION 5 – METALS

DIVISION 6 - WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

DIVISION 8 – OPENINGS

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING SYSTEMS

FACILITIES SERVICES SUBGROUP

DIVISION  21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

DIVISION  22- PLUMBING

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATION

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

SITE AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUBGROUP

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK - Not Used

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

EXHIBITS 

Ex.1- Sample AIA Form B101-2017 (A/E Consultant Contract)

Ex.2- Sample AIA Form A101-2017 (Construction Contract)

Ex.3- Sample AIA Form A133-2019 (Constr. Manager at Risk–CMR Contract)

Ex.4- NSCS CMR Contingency vs. Scope Matrix

Ex.5- NSCS Contract for Services (Long Form)

Ex.C- Chadron State College Additional Guidelines

Ex.P- Peru State College Additional Guidelines

Ex.W- Wayne State College Additional Guidelines