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'. These regulations have yet to be updated to reflect the renaming of the Estates Directorate as Estates Services. These changes are to be brought forward as part of a wider review. In the meantime, all references to the Estates Directorate or OUED should be taken to refer to Estates Services | |
| 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 |
Sustainable Purchsing Policy  (82kb) |
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 Estates Services Project Managers to deliver Capital Projects according to University and industry wide regulations. |
| Mechanical and Electrical Design Philosophy | M&E 8 Design Philosophy  (30,795kb) |
This document provides guidance to Consulting Engineers and Contractors on the design requirements of electrical and mechanical installations within buildings operated and maintained by Estates. The principles referred to in this document have been influenced by maintenance and operational requirements. The ZIP file contains the Mechanical & Electrical Design Philosophy 8 PDF plus a set of drawings. |
| Building Design Philosophy | Building Design Philosophy document (174kb) |
This document provides guidance on the design requirements of buildings operated and maintained by Estates Services. |
| 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. | |