Regulations and Policies

Regulations
Estates Regulations		These regulations are issued by the Buildings and Estates Sub-Committee of the Planning and Resource Allocation Committee under the authority of the Council of the University of Oxford.The Estates Regulations have replaced what was previously known as the 'Grey Book'.
Financial Regulations	These Regulations are made by the Council of the University of Oxford in accordance with its statutory responsibilities for the proper control of University finances.

Policies
Environmental Sustainability Policy	Environmental Sustainability Policy (12kb)	The Environmental Sustainability Policy addresses eight key areas of environmental sustainability.
Environmental Purchasing Policy	The Sustainable Purchasing Policy (University access only) is written to ensure that staff involved in the procurement of goods and services throughout the University consider environmental responsibility as a factor in their purchasing decisions.

Guidance
Guide to Capital Building Projects	Guide to Capital Building Projects (143kb) (University access only)	This document provides additional guidance on the processes followed when undertaking a Capital Project.
Capital Projects Handbook	Capital Projects Handbook (10,473kb)	This document provides guidance to OUED Project Managers to deliver Capital Projects according to University and industry wide regulations.
Mechanical and Electrical Design Philosophy	M&E Design Philosophy (2,027kb) (University access only)	This document provides guidance to Consulting Engineers and Contractors on the design requirements of electrical and mechanical installations within buildings operated and maintained by OUED. The principles referred to in this document have been influenced by maintenance and operational requirements. The ZIP file contains the Design Philosophy PDF plus a set of drawings.
Building Design Philosophy	Building Design Philosophy (594kb) (University access only)	This document provides guidance on the design requirements of buildings operated and maintained by OUED.
Disabled Parking Guidelines	The Disabled Parking Guidelines are intended to provide guidance to departmental administrators regarding car-parking provision for staff with severe mobility impairments.