The University of Texas at Austin Design and Construction Standards have been prepared by the University to guide and assist architects, engineers, other design professionals, contractors, and university staff (herein referred to as Professional) in understanding the preferences of The University of Texas at Austin in the development, maintenance, repair and replacement of its facilities and assets.
If you wish to download multiple files, you may do so by going to the Current Design and Construction Standards UT Box Folder.
Division 27 - Design Criteria
| File Link (PDF) | File Link (DOC) | File Title | Updates Made | Rev. Date |
| Division 27 Exterior Electrified Device Design Criteria (PDF) | Division 27 Exterior Electrified Device Design Criteria (DOC) | Exterior Electrified Device | Update | 04/2021 |
Division 27 - Technical Specifications
| File Link (PDF) | File Link (DOC) | File Title | Updates Made | Rev. Date |
| 27.00.00 (PDF) | 27.00.00 (DOC) | Communications - System Design, Construction and Commissioning Guide | Update | 11/2021 |
| 27.05.26 (PDF) | 27.05.26 (DOC) | Grounding and Bonding for Communications | Update | 11/2021 |
| 27.05.29 (PDF) | 27.05.29 (DOC) | Hangers and Supports for Communications Systems | Update | 11/2021 |
| 27.05.33 (PDF) | 27.05.33 (DOC) | Conduits and Backboxes for Communications | None | 04/2017 |
| 27.05.36 (PDF) | 27.05.36 (DOC) | Cable Trays for Communications Systems | Update | 11/2021 |
| 27.05.37 (PDF) | 27.05.37 (DOC) | Firestopping Systems for Communications Cabling | Update | 11/2021 |
| 27.05.39 (PDF) | 27.05.39 (DOC) | Surface Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems | None | 04/2017 |
| 27.05.53 (PDF) | 27.05.53 (DOC) | Identification for Communications Systems | None | 04/2017 |
| 27.08.10 (PDF) | 27.08.10 (DOC) | Optical Fiber Testing and Measurements | Update | 11/2021 |
| 27.08.20 (PDF) | 27.08.20 (DOC) | Copper Testing | Update | 11/2021 |
| 27.11.00 (PDF) | 27.11.00 (DOC) | Communications Rooms | Update | 11/2021 |
| 27.11.13 (PDF) | 27.11.13 (DOC) | Communications Entrance Protection | Update | 03/2017 |
| 27.11.19 (PDF) | 27.11.19 (DOC) | Communications Termination Blocks and Patch Panels | Update | 11/2021 |
| 27.13.23 (PDF) | 27.13.23 (DOC) | Communications Optical Fiber Backbone Cabling | Update | 11/2021 |
| 27.15.13 (PDF) | 27.15.13 (DOC) | Communications Copper Horizontal Cable | Update | 03/2017 |
| 27.15.43 (PDF) | 27.15.43 (DOC) | Communications Faceplates and Modular Jacks | Update | 03/2017 |
| 27.16.19 (PDF) | 27.16.19 (DOC) | Telecommunications Patch Cords, Station Cords, and Cross Connect Wires | Update | 11/2021 |
| 27.21.33 (PDF) | 27.21.33 (DOC) | Data Communications Wi-Fi Access Points | None | 04/2017 |
| 27.41.16 (PDF) | 27.41.16 (DOC) | Integrated Audio-Video Systems and Equipment | Update | 09/2022 |
| 27.51.29 (PDF) | 27.51.29 (DOC) | Emergency Call Systems | Update | 11/2021 |
| 27.51.29.17 (PDF) | 27.51.29.17 (DOC) | Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement System | Update | 09/2024 |
| 27.53.13 (PDF) | 27.53.13 (DOC) | Clock and Bell System | None | 04/2017 |
Division 27 - Supplemental Standards
| File Title and Link | Updates Made | Rev. Date |
| ITS Room Readiness Checklist | Update | 08/2018 |