Division 32 - Site & Street Furnishings

  1. This information provides guidelines for site and street furnishings, including materials. Temporary facilities and controls are covered in other parts of these standards or are available from the WWU project representative. 
  2. WWU project representative, Public Safety Office, and Environmental Health and Safety Office shall approve selection of materials, means, and methods. Unless otherwise approved, design intent requires means and methods that provide minimal disruption to adjacent building activities and operations. 
  3. When working on or adjacent to existing buildings, require means and methods that protect occupants from exposure to noise, dust, traffic, and other hazards.
  4. Benches: 
    • Manufacturer and models: Belson Outdoors “Trailside” backless bench and Belson Outdoors “Jameson” bench with back.
      outdoor bench with back
      backless bench set in concrete with grass in the background
  5. “Trailside” backless bench has 4" X 4" recycled plastic Resinwood slat; “Jameson” bench with back has 3" X 4" recycled plastic Resinwood slats. Both have heavy-duty, powder-coated structural steel frames. Surface mount.
    • No arm rests.
    • Color: cedar
    • iv.    4', 6', or 8' length depending on location and discretion of the WWU project representative and Facilities Management Outdoor Maintenance Supervisor.
  6. Cast bronze recognition plaques may be mounted on benches and must follow the 2" X 6" standard template established by FD (square corners and edges, standard straight edge border). Other donor recognition sign options may be found under “DIVISION 10 Signs” in the Campus Standards and Guidelines.
    • Recognition may not reflect political or religious statements.
    • Recommended vendor: Bay Engraving, 524 Ohio Street, Bellingham, WA 98225, 360/676-0868.
      example memorial plaque with white type on black background

  7. Bicycle barriers: used to control bike access to walking trails in Arboretum. 

    • 8" X 8" treated wood posts, route top for yellow stripe, 3" X 8" horizontal bars, paint all wood. Heavy wood used to resist vandalism and weathering. “No Bike Signs” mounted on posts. 
  8. Bicycle Racks: 
    • “U RACKS ON RAILS with Lean Bar”.  Preferred manufacturer is Madrax, Model #U190-LB-6, Color Patriot Blue, tube size is 2⅜", ⅜" anchors. See FD project representative for more information and details.
      bike rack made from bent metal tubes attached to tracks on the ground
    • “Standard Covered Bike Shelter”. See the FD project representative for more information and details.
      blue metal bike racks with plexiglass roof
      roofed blue metal bike shelter

Latest update

2023-11-06