DC Standards / Division 32 - Exterior Improvements

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 32 - Design Criteria

File Link (PDF)File Link (DOC)File TitleUpdates MadeRev. Date
Fall Protection Design Criteria (PDF)Fall Protection Design Criteria (DOC)Fall Protection Design CriteriaUpdate09/2024
Grounds and Landscape Design Criteria (PDF)Grounds and Landscape Design Criteria (DOC)Grounds and Landscape Design CriteriaUpdate03/2026

Division 32 - Technical Specifications

File Link (PDF)File Link (DOC)File TitleUpdates MadeRev. Date
32.01.90 (PDF)32.01.90 (DOC)Operation and Maintenance of PlantingUpdate03/2026
32.84.00 (PDF)32.84.00 (DOC)Planting IrrigationUpdate03/2026
32.90.00 (PDF)32.90.00 (DOC)Landscape PlantingUpdate12/2023
32.92.00 (PDF) Turf and GrassesNone04/2016

Division 32 - Supplemental Standards

File Title and LinkUpdates MadeRev. Date
Landscape Services - Final Acceptance ChecklistUpdate09/2024
Non-Routine Discharge GuidanceNone04/2016
UT Desirable Planting Species ListUpdate03/2026
UT Desirable Tree ListUpdate11/2021