The Facility Standards or FS² document is a performance-based guideline developed to ensure that each project meets the following goals: enrich the identity and purpose of the University, learn from our past while being open to a rigorous exploration of new ideas, insert operational requirements at design inception, respond to the best interests of each particular project and promote design excellence.
Volume I—Introduction and Principles
Volume II—Project Development Processes
Volume III—General Design Requirements
Volume IV—Technical Details and Forms
FS2 Resources:
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2023 Revised - FS2 Sustainability Checklist for Small Projects (Excel; PDF)
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2021 Revised - III.F Site, Civil, and Grounds Requirements (PDF)
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2021 Updates - III.M Electrical Systems: Receptacles for healthcare facilities, page 30 (PDF)
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2021 New Feature - IV.E.12. Asset Management Form Template (Excel)
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2022 Update - IV.G.1 Excavation Approval Form (PDF)
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2022 OPS Turnover Checklist (Closeout Matrix - Excel)
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2023 New Feature - 3X Indoor Air Quality Introduction & Guidelines (PDF)
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2023 FS2 UChicago Permitting Process (Memo; Process Presentation; AE Communication)
The Facilities Services Facility Standards (FS)2 is a living document that is subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the document in accordance with Exhibit C of the contract agreements.