| Policy Number: |
Bus-101
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|---|---|
| Effective Date: |
April 8, 2003
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| Last Reviewed Date: |
December 2, 2025
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| Responsible Unit(s): | |
| Status: |
Active
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Purpose and Summary
The purpose of this Policy is to regulate the site location, design, fabrication, installation, modification, relocation, and removal of exterior Antennas on University of Arizona (University) Property and to ensure a centralized and consistent process for requests for such Antenna-related activities. This Policy also directs the activities of Facilities Management in its consideration of exterior Antenna requests made by Units or non-University entities.
Scope
This Policy applies to all Units and non-University entities that locate, design, fabricate, install, modify, relocate, or remove a permanent or temporary exterior Antenna on University Property.
Definitions
Antenna means, for the purpose of this Policy, any device, system, or component designed to transmit, receive, or relay electromagnetic signals, including but not limited to radiofrequency (RF), microwave, infrared, or other wireless communications. This includes, without limitation, panel antennas, parabolic dishes, whip/omni-directional antennas, distributed antenna systems (DAS), small-cell nodes, satellite dishes, radar, and antennas concealed within enclosures or architectural features. Individual, low-power use antennas (e.g., Wi-Fi access points and GPS antennas < 12 inches, Bluetooth devices) are excluded from this definition.
Unit means any University college, school, department, program, or other operating unit.
University Property means all land, buildings, and other facilities owned, operated, leased, or controlled by the University.
Policy
- No Unit may locate, design, fabricate, install, modify, relocate, or remove an exterior Antenna on University Property without submitting a request and receiving a decision as set forth in this Policy.
- Requests for the site location, design, fabrication, installation, modification, relocation, or removal of exterior Antennas on University Property must be submitted in writing to the Associate Vice President (AVP), University Facility Services or designee for review.
- Written requests must include a) dimension sketch, b) summary data sheet, c) proposed location, d) maintenance requirements and frequency, e) access requirements, and f) other relevant information (e.g., catalog cut, pictures, etc.).
- Requests for exterior transmitting Antennas must include proof of compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license requirements.
- The AVP or designee may accept, offer amendments, or deny the request and will contact the requestor in writing with the decision.
- Fabrication and installation of approved exterior Antennas must meet University Design and Specification Standards.
- Exterior antenna-based broadcast-type systems (radio, television, and satellite) must be coordinated with Arizona Public Media (AZPM) and Facilities Management. Wi-Fi networks and internet-based broadcasting systems must be coordinated with University Information Technology Services (UITS) and Facilities Management.
- All costs associated with the location, fabrication, installation, modification, maintenance (if required), relocation, or removal of an exterior Antenna are the requesting Unit’s or non-University entity’s responsibility.
- Facilities Management will identify non-conforming exterior Antennas and request relocation or removal. Relocation or removal costs are paid by the Unit or non-University entity responsible for the non-conforming Antenna.
Compliance
Facilities Management is responsible for overseeing compliance with this Policy.