Procedures & Standards
To access technical resources for engineering and architectural professionals supporting campus design and construction activities, visit the Office of the University Architect department page.
University Architect
Digging Procedures
The safety of students, faculty, staff, contractors, and visitors to the Texas A&M campus is our highest priority. To help ensure their safety, any person(s) responsible for digging or penetration of the ground anywhere on campus are responsible to comply with this procedure and to ensure that required locates have been performed as outlined below prior to commencing work.
If unfamiliar with the utility locate process, contact the Utilities & Energy Services Distribution Office at: 979-845-3234, for additional guidance and support. For emergencies, contact the Texas A&M Facilities & Energy Services Customer Service Center (staffed 24/7/365) at: 979-845-4311, for emergency response.
Excavation on campus at Texas A&M.
Utility Locate & Line Strike Avoidance Procedures
The University Utility Locate SAP and the Utilities & Energy Services (UES) Line Strike Avoidance Procedures establish a comprehensive, layered framework that ensures underground utilities are properly located, verified, and protected, safeguarding people, infrastructure, and uninterrupted campus operations.
Procedures for Campus Banners
Banners displayed on building exteriors are used to celebrate special events or acknowledge significant dates for programs, buildings, and/or achievements. All exterior banners require approval. Allowable types of banners typically fall into one of two categories:
- Event Banners: May be installed for up to 3 weeks; 1 week before the event, 1 week during the event, and 1 week after the event.
- Anniversary Banners: May be installed for up to 1 year (the year being celebrated), but must be removed 1 year to date from the date of installation.
Approval Process
Banner requests must be submitted in writing to the Office of University Architect and routed through the appropriate dean or vice president. Requests should be sent to universityarchitect@tamu.edu with a subject line to state “Banner Installation Request.”
Approval will be required from the Office of University Architect and the Division of Marketing and Communications.
Banners utilized as a wayfinding tool are not in alignment with the allowable categories/the Campus Master Plan and will not be approved.
An example of a banner promoting an upcoming event at Texas A&M.
Campus Design Standards
This information is provided as a technical resource for engineering and architectural professionals for use in design and construction activities on campus. Design professionals assume responsibility for selection, reference, and appropriate application of these resources. It is your responsibility to verify that you have obtained the most current detail sheets from this website. Please check this website for revisions regularly.
