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Section A

Introduction - Rev 4.1 (August 2004)
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Section B

Development & Planning - Rev 4.1 (August 2004)
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Section C

Architectural Requirements - Rev 6 (May 2018)
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Section D

External Works - Rev 4.1 (August 2004)
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Section E.1

Hydraulic and Fire Services - Rev 7 (March 2026)
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Section E.1.1

Hydraulic and Fire Services Laboratory - Rev 1 (March 2026)
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Section E.1.2

Bore Water Manual Part 1 - Description
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Section E.1.3

Bore Water Manual Part 2 - Maintenance
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Section E.1.4

Mall Services Tunnel Emergency Shutdown Procedure
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Section E.2

Mechanical Services - Rev 6.3 (October 2019)
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Section E.3.1

Low Voltage - Rev 6 (April 2018)
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Section E.3.2

Lighting - Rev 6 (September 2018)
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Section E.3.3

Special Systems
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Section E.3.4

High Voltage - Rev 6 (April 2018)
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Section E.3.5

Photovoltaic Systems - Rev 1 (May 2022)
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Section E.4

Communications - Rev 5.0 (October 2025)
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Section E.5

Lift Design Standards - Rev 20 (September 2019)
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Section F

Specific Area Requirements - Rev 4.2 (December 2006)
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Section G

UNSW Wayfinding and Signage Standards Chapter G.2 (Section 01-10)
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Section G

UNSW Wayfinding and Signage Standards Chapter G.2 (Section 11-19)
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Section G

UNSW Wayfinding and Signage Standards Chapter G.3 (Section 20-23)
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Section H

Energy and Water Efficiency (March 2023)
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287 KB
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Section I

Capital Projects Sustainability Framework (November 2025)
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2 MB
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UNSW IT

AV Cabling Standards

(August 2026)
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AV Consultants and Integrators

(August 2026)
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86 KB
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AV Learning Environment Design Standards

(July 2026)
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2 MB
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AV Meeting Rooms Design Standards

(August 2026)
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1 MB
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Campus Wi-Fi Coverage Design Standards

(January 2026)
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1 MB
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Appendices

Appendix 1

Automation and Control Systems - Rev 7 (September 2024)
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Appendix 2

UNSW Construction and Demolition Waste Management Guideline (September 2021)
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1 MB
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Appendix 3

UNSW Drafting Standards - Rev 7 (September 2019)
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Appendix 4

Security Systems Installations Specifications Version 5.7 - September 2026
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2 MB (for the latest technical specifications, please email security.services@unsw.edu.au)
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Appendix 5

UNSW Energy Management Metering Requirements - Rev 6.1 (February 2023)
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2 MB
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Appendix 6

UNSW Room Numbering Standards Version 2.0 – October 2025
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Appendix 7

UNSW Stormwater Masterplan Strategy - 2025 (July 2018)
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3 MB
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Appendix 8

UNSW Architectural CAD Standards Version 2 – July 2025
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Appendix 9

UNSW BIM Requirements - Rev 1 (January 2018)
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Appendix 10

UNSW GIS Standards - Rev 1 (March 2019)
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Appendix 11

UNSW Workspace Strategy (March 2019)
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1 MB
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