All campus spaces should be designed to the same standards of full accessibility as are the University’s buildings.
Whenever possible specify pervious and semi-pervious hard surfaces to mitigate runoff.
Graded slopes exceeding 30 degrees are not permitted.
Areas open to unrestricted vehicular traffic should separate pedestrian and vehicular traffic to the greatest extent possible. While service routes typically used on a daily basis by University vehicles should be combined with main pedestrian paths where possible.
Standard walkway width shall be 8 feet.
Parking:
Parking lots should always be designed and treated as campus spaces, designed to collegiate standards, not suburban.
All parking lots shall have curb cuts every 200 feet min. around perimeter.
Provide curb cuts to all islands requiring mowing.
Traffic control signage shall meet OMUTCD (Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices) standards.
Curb cuts shall be 72 inches minimum.
Light poles shall have 24” high concrete base.
Athletic Fields:
All athletic field contractors will have athletic field installation experience of 3 or more years and provide 3 recent project references.
Provide permanent electric and water sources for all fields.
Assure adequate on site storage space for small and large equipment, tools, etc.
Provide automatic underground irrigation system.
Approved athletic field drainage system required for all new athletic fields.
321216 – ASPHALT PAVING
Reference ODOT 400 – Flexible Pavement
Asphalt access roads and cross walks are not permitted.
Areas of ODOT Heavy duty and ODOT Light duty pavement will be coordinated with WSU.
321313 – CONCRETE PAVING
Reference ODOT 450 – Rigid Pavement
Locations that are expected to be used only by pedestrians, snow removal equipment and occasional police or ambulance vehicles shall be designed of Portland cement concrete as follows:
4000 psi minimum comprehensive strength
Air entrained
5” min. thickness
6x6 10/10 welded wire fabric
5” min. compacted granular materials base
321400 – UNIT PAVING
Use off-the-shelf items, 2 inch thick minimum, standard stock and available locally.
Provide concrete under pavers at locations where vehicle traffic may occur.
Provide gravel/sand bed under pavers for pedestrian use only.
Minimize exposure to construction trucks and equipment. If necessary, use ¾” plywood for protection.
321443 – POROUS UNIT PAVING
Whenever possible specify pervious and semi-pervious unit paving to mitigate runoff. Careful analysis needs to be done prior to specifying porous unit paving due to clay substrate throughout campus grounds.
321713 – PARKING BUMPERS
Parking bumpers shall be of PVC or similar materials as approved by the University. Precast bumpers are not permissible.
321723 – PAVEMENT MARKINGS
Reference ODOT 640 – Pavement Marking
All pavement marking to be hot tape or poured in place thermoplastic
Standard parking stall size shall be 9’ x 18’
White color for student area markings
Blue color for ADA area markings
Yellow color for all other area markings
323113 – CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES
Black vinyl coated is standard.
Standard height 6’-0”
Gates shall be 36” minimum wide.
329113 – SOIL PREPARATION
Specify 6 inches of topsoil for lawn areas and 12 inches for planting areas.
Topsoil to be provided at all areas receiving sod or planting.
Areas to be seeded/sodded shall be cultivated to the depth of 6 inches.
Areas that have been compacted during construction shall be cultivated 4-6 inches prior to topsoil being applied.
All rocks, gravel, dirt and turf clods shall be removed prior to seeding.
329200 – TURF AND GRASSES
University’s standard seed mixture:
40% SR 8300 Tall Fescue
40% SR 8200 Tall Fescue
20% Titan Fescue
Preferred sod is Green Velvet “Sports Mix” by Green Velvet Farms, Bellbrook, Ohio. Preparation and installation shall be in accordance with ODOT item 660 material specification.
Sod and turf to be planted within 24 hours of delivery.
Seeding is not permitted, unless approved by the University.
No irrigation/watering will be provided to plantings beyond first year.
Grades shall not exceed 15 degrees.
329300 – PLANTS
All plant materials shall be approved by University prior to installation.
No irrigation/watering will be provided to plantings beyond first year.
Priority shall be given to native drought-resistant species.
Specify trees with 2” min. trunk.
Provide 20’ min. clearance between large trees and light poles.
Provide 10’ min. clearance between large trees and sidewalks.
Follow ANSI Standards A300, Parts 3, 5 and 6 for tree care practices standards.
