The George Mason University Facilities Management is a service organization
responsible for the maintenance, repair, and renovation of all University
buildings and infrastructure.  All services requested of the Facilities Management
are controlled and coordinated through the Customer Service Center.

Request for services, other than emergencies, should be submitted on a Work Request. 
Please contact the Customer Service Center at (703) 993-2525 for additional
information or assistance.

The following services are provided by the Facilities Management:
 

 

Building Standards

University building standards are contained in the George Mason University
Design Information Manual. The standards are updated semi-annually to
include new systems, equipment and construction methods preferred by the
University for new construction and renovation projects. For information regarding
these standards, call the Building Commissioning and Warranty
Manager, at (703) 993-3795.

University Building Standards Link

Building Permits

The Facilities Management Director has been designated as the Agency
Representative to issue permits and ensure George Mason University meets
all legally mandated Virginia State-wide Building Code (VUSBC) requirements.
Through the Code Compliance Office, our goal is to assist customers, contractors,
and the Facilities Management in providing a safe and welcoming environment while
protecting public and private investment in the University. All members of the University
community are encouraged to contact the Customer Service Center or this office with
any design, construction, or renovation concerns that may arise from work you observe
being performed on George Mason University property. The following examples of work
on George Mason University property whether leased or owned, and regardless of funding
type or out source contract, must be initiated through the Customer Service Center:

• The addition, relocation, alteration, or removal of any portion of a wall or partition.

• The installation, alteration, or relocation of an electrical, plumbing, HVAC, gas piping,
  fire sprinkler, fire suppression, or fire alarm system, or any portion thereof.

• Roof replacement projects.

• Site work, underground utility systems, and excavation work.

• Temporary structures.

After the Customer Service Center has received notification of a pending project, a permit
review committee will review the project for compliance with applicable building and fire codes.
The review committee composed of engineers, architects, planners, fire safety and building
code officials, will also consider the project's conformance with the University's master plan
and standards of quality and aesthetics. With proper documentation the permit committee
is committed to processing permit requests in less than three weeks. The requestor can
help expedite this process by submitting a detailed description of work to be performed and
drawings depicting the current space and proposed work. Please note that proposed work
shall not begin until this review has been completed and, if required, a building permit has
been issued. Once issued, the permit should be displayed during the course of work in a
central location of the project. A graphic representation of the building permit process is
shown in the Permit Flow Chart. If you have any questions, please call the
Code Compliance Office at (703) 993-8339.

Download the Permit Flow Chart
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