University Records Retention Schedules

Property Management Records

Note: Unless otherwise stated in the schedule, retention and disposition for other copies of records is “retain until administrative purpose served, then destroy.”

Acquisition and Disposal–Assets (Other Than Real Property)


Records relating to the acquisition and disposal of assets other than real property (such as equipment, intellectual property, vehicles, vessels, etc.). Includes, but is not limited to:

  • Marketing plans/strategies;
  • Purchase orders;
  • Surplus property disposition records;
  • Registration of intellectual property rights;
  • Vehicle/vessel titles or copy of title if original is transferred to new owner/Department of Licensing;
  • Related correspondence/communications.
For WSU purposes, this series also includes equipment trade-in approval records, Inventory Control Reports, Surplus Disposal Requests and other surplus property forms, and reference copies of surplus property public sales.

Excludes records covered by Acquisition and Disposal–Real Property/Land/Water Rights (DAN GS 24004; held by the Real Estate Office).

For WSU purposes, this series also excludes excess federal property records (DAN 11-12-63485).

Official Copy: Campus Facilities Services

Retention and Disposition: Retain for 6 years after disposal of asset, then destroy.

Other Copies: Any Department

DAN GS 21001 Rev. 1 (Property Management Records)

Authorizations/Certifications Received by University


Records relating to licenses, permits, accreditations, certifications, and other authorizations received by the University from other regulating authorities or external organizations, where not covered by a more specific records series.

Includes, but is not limited to:

  • Applications/confirmations;
  • Reports;
  • Violations/corrections;
  • Related correspondence/communications.
Excludes licenses, permits, etc., that are:

  • Issued by the University to others, covered in University-specific schedules;
  • Received by employees in connection with their employment covered by Authorizations/Certifications–Human Resources (General) (DAN GS 03046).
Official Copy: Any Department

Retention and Disposition: Retain for 6 years after authorization expired/ superseded/terminated, then destroy.

Other Copies: Any Department

DAN GS 21013 Rev. 1 (Property Management Records)

Capital Construction Projects–Project Administration and Process


Records not required beyond the warranty period that relate to the project administration/process for new construction or additions/remodels (affecting the structure of the building/facility) for both routine and significant structures, provided the longer-term records documenting the project are retained in accordance with either:

  • Capital Construction Projects–Routine Buildings/ Facilities (DAN GS 21010);
  • Capital Construction Projects–Significant Buildings/ Facilities (DAN GS 21011).
Includes, but is not limited to:

  • Phone lists
  • Work requisitions
  • Meeting coordination records
  • Shop drawings not affecting the structure or operating systems of the building
  • Schedules
  • Punch lists
  • “Red-line” drawings (“as-designed” drawings reflecting updates) that have been superseded by “as-built” drawings
Excludes records covered by:

  • Capital Construction Projects–Routine Buildings/ Facilities (DAN GS 21010);
  • Capital Construction Projects–Significant Buildings/ Facilities (DAN GS 21011).
Official Copy: Facilities Services

Retention and Disposition: Retain for 6 years after project completion/ acceptance, then destroy.

Other Copies: Any Department

DAN GS 21014 (Property Management Records)

Capital Construction Projects–Routine Buildings/Facilities


Records relating to the design, new construction, or additions/ remodels (affecting the structure of the building/facility) of routine structures. Also includes records relating to the preliminary planning of the University's capital construction projects of routine structures where the project was not proceeded with/completed. Includes, but is not limited to:

  • Project meeting minutes, approval, program review and/or comments;
  • Plans and drawings (including “as-built” and “as-designed” drawings and shop drawings affecting the structure or operating systems of the building (such as elevators, structural steel, HVAC, etc.));
  • Permits and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS);
  • Project-specific specifications, design calculations, contracts, test results, reports (including engineering, commissioning and balancing reports), modification proposals and manuals;
  • Selected images/photographs showing major/significant stages of the project;
  • Allotment and payment records and related documentation.
Excludes records covered by:

  • Capital Construction Projects–Project Administration and Process (DAN GS 21014);
  • Capital Construction Projects–Significant Buildings/ Facilities (DAN GS 21011);
  • Maintenance–Major and/or Regulated (DAN GS 21008);
  • Maintenance–Minor Non-Regulated (DAN GS 21002).
Official Copy: Facilities Services

Retention and Disposition: Retain for 6 years after disposal of asset/abandonment of project, then destroy.

Other Copies: Any Department

DAN GS 21010 Rev. 2 (Property Management Records)

Capital Construction Projects–Significant Buildings/Facilities


Records relating to the design, new construction, or additions/remodels (affecting the structure of the building/facility) of significant structures, such as:

  • Buildings and other facilities on the Capitol Campus;
  • Headquarters/main office of the University;
  • Major buildings/facilities approved by the governing body/Board of Regents on University campuses;
  • Major facilities operated by the University (such as jails, hospitals, etc.);
  • Historic or heritage-listed buildings and structures.
Also includes records relating to the preliminary planning of the University's capital construction projects of significant structures where the project was not proceeded with/completed. Includes, but is not limited to:

  • Project meeting minutes, approval, program review and/or comments;
  • Plans and drawings (including "as-built" and "as-designed" drawings and shop drawings affecting the structure or operating systems of the building);
  • Permits and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS);
  • Project-specific specifications, design calculations, contracts, test results, reports (including engineering, commissioning, and balancing reports), modification proposals and manuals;
  • Selected images/photographs showing major/significant stages of the project;
  • Allotment and payment records and related documentation.
Excludes records covered by:

  • Capital Construction Projects–Project Administration and Process (DAN GS 21014);
  • Capital Construction Projects–Routine Buildings/ Facilities (DAN GS 21010);
  • Maintenance–Major and/or Regulated (DAN GS 21008);
  • Maintenance–Minor Non-Regulated (DAN GS 21002).
Official Copy: Facilities Services

Retention and Disposition: Retain for 6 years after completion/abandonment of project, then transfer to Archives for permanent retention. (Archival)

Other Copies: Any Department

DAN GS 21011 Rev. 2 (Property Management Records)

Disbursement of University Supplies/ Consumables


Records documenting the disbursement of University supplies (such as office supplies, fuel, parts and other consumables).

Official Copy: Any Department

Retention and Disposition: Retain for 6 years after end of fiscal year, then destroy.

Other Copies: Any Department

DAN GS 16005 Rev. 1 (Property Management Records)

Facility Systems and Equipment–Installation


Records relating to the installation of systems and equipment in University facilities that are not integral to the structure of the facility and that may be replaced during the life of the facility, such as:

  • Audio/visual systems/equipment;
  • Fire and life safety (alarms, sprinklers, etc.);
  • Heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC);
  • Information technology (IT) wiring;
  • Security systems/equipment (alarms, keys, locks, etc.).
Includes, but is not limited to:

  • Installation drawings and other documentation integral to the maintenance and operation of the system or equipment;
  • System layout descriptions/specifications;
  • Warranties.
Official Copy: Campus Facilities Services; Information Technology Services

Retention and Disposition: Retain for 6 years after disposal of systems/equipment, then destroy. (Essential)

Other Copies: Any Department

DAN GS 21015 (Property Management Records)

Federal Excess Property File


Provides a record of the acquisition, utilization, and disposition of property acquired by WSU from the federal excess property program. Request documentation for federal excess property, using temporary (for use during the course of a grant contract) or permanent transfer of federal property to WSU, includes the Federal Excess Property Request (WSU 1303) and SF-122, Transfer Order–Excess Personal Property. (Records held by Facilities Services are maintained by the Surplus Stores unit.)

Official Copy: Sponsored Programs Services; Facilities Services

Retention and Disposition: Retain for 6 years after item disposed of (permanent transfer) or 3 years after termination of contract (temporary transfer), then destroy.

Other Copies: Any Department

Other Copies Retention and Disposition: Retain for 2 years after end of fiscal year, then destroy.

DAN 11-12-63485 Rev. 1 (Property Management Records)

Inspections/Monitoring–Regulated


Records relating to inspecting/monitoring of assets owned, used or maintained by the University where required by regulatory agencies and where not covered by a more specific records series. Includes, but is not limited to underground storage tank (UST) inspections (40 CFR 280.45).

Note: Records documenting inspecting/monitoring of other entities' assets by a state agency in its regulatory capacity are covered by the agency's specific records retention schedule.

Official Copy: EHS (Pullman); Any Department

Retention and Disposition: Retain for 6 years after end of calendar year and correction of any violations, then destroy.

Other Copies: Any Department

DAN GS 21016 (Property Management Records)

Inspections/Monitoring–Routine/Nonregulated


Records relating to the routine inspecting/monitoring of assets owned, used or maintained by the University, where not required by regulatory agencies and not covered by a more specific records series. Includes, but is not limited to:

  • Temperature and humidity records;
  • Equipment functionality/safety checks (vehicle daily checks, etc.).
Official Copy: Campus Facilities Services; Any Department

Retention and Disposition: Retain until no longer needed for University business, then destroy.

Other Copies: Any Department

DAN GS 21017 Rev. 1 (Property Management Records)

Inventories–Capital Assets


Records relating to inventories of land, buildings, furniture, equipment and other capital assets. May be used for input into the statewide reporting system. Includes, but is not limited to:

  • Records within the Capital Assets Management System (or equivalent systems, e.g., University Inventory System);
  • Asset tracking and depreciation schedules;
  • Running inventory control documents that describe each piece of University-owned or leased equipment and furniture;
  • Data Input Sheet;
  • Reports (Asset, Added, Changes, Purge, Summary of Monthly File Activity).
Official Copy: Business Services–Property Inventory

Retention and Disposition: Retain for 6 years after superseded, then destroy. (Essential)

Other Copies: Any Department

DAN GS 16008 Rev. 2 (Property Management Records)

Inventories–Supplies, Commodities, and Parts


Running inventories used to manage stocks of expendable materials such as office supplies, forms, parts, and other expendable supplies, describing the materials and indicating current stock balances.

Official Copy: Any Department

Retention and Disposition: Retain for 6 years after end of fiscal year, then destroy.

Other Copies: Any Department

DAN GS 16004 Rev. 2 (Property Management Records)

Inventory Control Reports (Inventory and Surplus)


Provides a record of changes in the department's equipment inventory. Includes Inventory Control Reports (WSU 1033) and Surplus Disposal Requests (SDRs).

Official Copy: Property Inventory; Surplus Stores

Retention and Disposition: Retain for 6 years after date of document, then destroy.

Other Copies: Transferring Department; Recipient Department

Other Copies Retention and Disposition: Retain for 2 years after end of fiscal year, then destroy.

DAN 11-12-63492 Rev. 1 (Property Management Records)

Lost and Found Property


Records relating to the receipt of personal property left behind in/at University facilities, vehicles and/or events and the return/disposal of the item. Includes, but is not limited to:

  • Records documenting discovery of items, attempts to locate the owner of the items, and return/retention/disposal of items;
  • Related correspondence/communications.
Note: Retention based on 3-year statute of limitations for taking, detaining, or injuring personal property (RCW 4.16.080).

Official Copy: WSU Police Department; Any Department

Retention and Disposition: Retain for 3 years after return/disposal of item, then destroy.

Other Copies: Any Department

DAN GS 21012 (Property Management Records)

Maintenance–Major and/or Regulated


Records documenting all major maintenance (which is beyond regular upkeep) and all regulated maintenance (required by regulatory agencies and/or local, state or federal statute and/or court order/rule) which is performed on assets owned, used or maintained by the University. Includes, but is not limited to:

  • Instructions, maintenance manuals, vendor statements;
  • Maintenance/repair history (logs, summaries, reports, etc., which may also include non-regulated minor maintenance);
  • Original defect and inspection reports;
  • Service, repair and maintenance records (regulated and/or major);
  • Work orders;
  • Related correspondence/communications.
Excludes records covered by:

  • Capital Construction Projects–Routine Buildings/ Facilities (DAN GS 21010);
  • Capital Construction Projects–Significant Buildings/ Facilities (DAN GS 21011);
  • Contracts and Agreements–General (DAN GS 01050);
  • Financial Transactions–General (DAN GS 01001).
Official Copy: Campus Facilities Services

Retention and Disposition: Retain for 6 years after disposal of asset, then destroy. (Essential)

Other Copies: Any Department

DAN GS 21008 Rev. 1 (Property Management Records)

Maintenance–Minor Nonregulated


Records documenting minor maintenance (regular upkeep) performed on assets owned, used, or maintained by the University and not required by a regulatory agency, such as:

  • Custodial, floor, and window cleaning, mowing/gardening, indoor plant care, etc.;
  • Painting, furniture upholstery/refinishing, etc.;
  • Vehicle and equipment oil changes, tune-ups, filters, tires, etc.
Includes, but is not limited to:

  • Service, repair, and maintenance records;
  • Work orders, lists/logs, and reports;
  • Related correspondence/communications.
Excludes records covered by:

  • Capital Construction Projects–Routine Buildings/ Facilities (DAN GS 21010);
  • Capital Construction Projects–Significant Buildings/ Facilities (DAN GS 21011);
  • Contracts and Agreements–General (DAN GS 01050);
  • Financial Transactions–General (DAN GS 01001);
  • Maintenance–Major and/or Regulated (DAN GS 21008);
  • Registered Pesticide Application Records (DAN 11-02-62360).
Official Copy: Any Department

Retention and Disposition: Retain for 3 years after completion of work, then destroy.

DAN GS 21002 Rev. 2 (Property Management Records)

Operating Manuals


Operating manuals, specifications, vendor statements and other related documentation for assets owned, used or maintained by the University where not covered by a more specific records series. Note: For WSU purposes, this series:

  • Excludes Public Broadcasting Manual (DAN 02-01-60329; held by Murrow College of Communications).
  • Includes software registration and operating documentation.
Official Copy: Any Department

Retention and Disposition: Retain until superseded or disposal of asset, whichever is sooner, then destroy or transfer to new owner. (Essential)

Other Copies: Any Department

DAN GS 16011 (Property Management Records)

Property and Equipment Management File and Preventive Maintenance


Record of departmental equipment by inventory numbers, surplus stores sales and related documents. Facilities Services storeroom inventory and stock for resale, utility maps, building as builts and building replacement parts.

Official Copy: Controller; Campus Facilities Services

Retention and Disposition: Retain for 2 years after end of fiscal year, then destroy.

DAN 90-03-45979 Rev. 2 (Property Management Records)

Use of University Facilities/Equipment/ Vehicles


Records relating to allowing use of University assets (such as meeting rooms, other facilities, equipment, vehicles/vessels, etc.) by University staff (including contractors and volunteers), other agencies, students/ clients and the general public.

Includes, but is not limited to:

  • Allocation of parking spaces/permits;
  • Bookings/reservations/requests for use;
  • Check-in/-out logs;
  • Rental/use schedules;
  • Vehicle logs/usage data;
  • Related correspondence/communications.
Note: For WSU purposes, this series also includes:

  • AiM/myFacilities records;
  • Parking permit applications;
  • Student Driver Authorizations;
  • Vehicle Release Authorizations.
  • WSUPD equipment issue files.
Excludes records covered by:

  • Contracts and Agreements–General (DAN GS 01050);
  • Financial Transactions–General (DAN GS 01001);
  • Records Documented as Part of More Formalized Records (DAN GS 50012).
Official Copy: Facilities Services

Retention and Disposition: Retain for 3 years after asset returned/use completed, then destroy.

Other Copies: Any Department

DAN GS 07003 Rev. 1 (Property Management Records)