New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 8 - EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Chapter V - State University of New York
Subchapter A - Regulations of the Board of Trustees
Part 300 - Construction Standards
Section 300.6 - Design standards
Universal Citation: 8 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 300.6
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024
(a) Architectural.
(1) Exterior materials shall
be related to the exterior of existing buildings. However, the use of new
materials and methods of construction to effect better planning, design and
economy in construction and maintenance of the building is
encouraged.
(2) Interior materials
shall satisfy the functional, aesthetic and economic requirements for interior
spaces, but must also be durable and easily maintained.
(3) Fire protection. The building design
shall conform to the requirements of the New York State Building Construction
Code, the Building Exits Code and the National Electrical Code recommended by
the National Fire Protection Association, except in specific instances where
the State University may deem it necessary to require additional safeguards or
stricter standards for particular purposes.
(4) Fallout shelter requirements and
solutions shall be determined in the design of all buildings in accordance with
State policy. In general, basement space not programmed shall be designed and
excavated for consideration as fallout shelter area or some other future
use.
(5) Ramps shall be provided
for all academic and student activity buildings and selected dormitories and
dining halls to permit access from the exterior to a floor serviced by an
elevator.
(6) Acoustics. Acoustical
treatment shall be provided where compatible with the designated use of the
area or facility.
(b) Mechanical.
(1) Ventilation. Ventilation
shall be provided to:
(i) supply fresh air to
the occupants;
(ii) remove odors
and noxious gases;
(iii) provide
cooling effect by circulating air during warm weather; and
(iv) provide humidification as required for
special areas.
(2) Air
conditioning. In accordance with the policy of State University, air
conditioning shall be provided in space used for instruction or related
activities by large groups; by students, faculty or administration for long
periods of time; and in space where the special nature of instructional or
research activity requires temperature or humidity control.
(3) Heating plant. The design of each heating
plant and the method of heat distribution shall be based on an economic study.
The economic study shall take into consideration alternative solutions and all
factors having an influence on the design at the particular institution and
location, including existing and projected loads, fuel, reasonable staffing,
maintenance and operation, integration with or replacement of existing heating
facilities, distribution lines and service connections and specific site
conditions.
(4) Utilities. In
general, the supply of utilities, such as water, sewerage, electric, gas and
telephone, should be provided by others, unless it can be demonstrated that the
cost of such supply is uneconomical or that the existing system is adequate and
the additional demand will not create an unusual hardship.
(c) Electric. Adequate electric service, light, power, emergency and signal distribution systems shall be provided to meet all needs of each project or site. All electric installations shall comply with the National Electrical Code.
(d) Elevators. At least one elevator shall be included in each multilevel academic building and selected dormitories for service in vertical transportation as well as material and equipment, and its location should allow for convenient use by the physically handicapped.
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