Documentation & Specs Flashcards
The project manual
- Bidding Requirements
- Supplements to Bid Forms
- Contract Forms
- General and Supplementary Conditions
- Technical Specifications
Closed Spec
Proprietary (Closed) Spec: does not allow for substitution, and typically used to control aesthetics, function, and quality. • Identify name, model number, finish type, and submittal requirement.
Open Spec
Descriptive (Open) Spec: used in competitive bidding, and does not give the level of control as closed spec. • Describe characteristics, materials, finishes, workmanship, and fabrication of products and give a list of comparable manufactures.
Performance Spec: used with vendors who propose products they think will meet requirements • Describe only the desired/required results. Give no characteristics or manufacturers.
Reference standard spec: description based on the performance of material/assembly in comparison to reference standards set by the accepted authority. For example ASTM (American standard for testing and materials), ANSI (American national standards institute), UL (underwriters laboratory)
Master format spec Part 1
Part 1 – General – coverage or scope of a section, administrative, procedural requirements unique to section Example: Summary, References, Definitions, Submittals, Quality Assurance, Delivery, storage, handling, Project and Site conditions, Sequencing and Scheduling, Warranty, Maintenance
Master format spec Part 2
Part 2 – Materials –
Materials, Products, and equipment In detail, the quality of items required for incorporation into the project.
Example: Manufacturers, Materials, Manufactured Units, Equipment, Components, Accessories, Mixes, Fabrication, Sources of Quality Control
Master format spec Part 3
Part 3 – Execution
– Details the manner in which products, materials, and equipment will be installed. (also testing)
Example: Examination, Preparation, Erection Installation, Field Quality Control, Adjusting, Cleaning, Demonstration, Protection, Schedules
CSI Master Format: Division 00
Division 00 — procurement and contracting requirements
Requirements for bidding and contracting, the agreement, bonds and certificates, general conditions, supplementary conditions, addenda, modifications
CSI Master Format: Division 01
Division 01 — General Requirements
Requirements that apply to the entire project or all the individual technical sections
Summary of the work, pricing and payment, alternates, unit prices, submittal procedures, quality
CSI Master Format: Division 02
Division 02 — Existing Conditions (natural conditions)
Site remediation, surveying, selective demolition
CSI Master Format: Division 03
Division 03 — Concrete( footing)
Forms, reinforcement, cast in place, precast concrete, cementitious decks, and underlayment, grouts
CSI Master Format: Division 04
Division 04 — Masonry (concrete block/brick)
Brick, concrete block, stone, glass block, masonry restoration and cleaning
CSI Master Format: Division 05
Division 05 — Metals (beams)
Structural steel, ornamental metals, metal fabrication like stairs and rails etc, expansion joint covers, metal restoration or cleaning
CSI Master Format: Division 06
Division 06 — Wood, Plastics, and Composites (framing)
Structural wood framing, rough carpentry, finish carpentry, architectural woodwork. Structural plastics plastic fabrications, wood and plastic restoration and cleaning
CSI Master Format: Division 07
Division 07 — Thermal and Moisture Protection (insulation water barrier)
Damp and waterproofing, insulation, vapor retarder’s, shingles, roof tiles, siding, membrane roofing, flashing, joint sealers, fire and smoke protection, roof pavers, scuppers, gravel stops
CSI Master Format: Division 08
Division 08 — Openings (doorways/windows)
Metal/wood doors and windows, Storefronts, skylight, hardware, curtain walls, glazing
CSI Master Format: Division 09
Division 09 — Finishes
All finish materials, plaster, gypsum wallboard, light gauge metal framing, floor and wall tile, Terrazzo, flooring materials, acoustical ceiling’s, paints
CSI Master Format: Division 10
Division 10 — Specialties
- not standard construction materials, typically small in size
Accessory items, visual display boards, toilet compartments, louvers, grills, prebuilt fireplaces signage, lockers, awnings, storage shelving, toilet and bath accessories
CSI Master Format: Division 11
Division 11 — Equipment
- indispensable to basic functions of building, tip. bound to mech or elec, generally larger and more expensive than div 10
Architectural equipment, faults, security items, church related equipment, library equipment, theater and stage equipment, musical equipment, laboratory equipment
CSI Master Format: Division 12
Division 12 — Furnishings
Freestanding furniture and case goods, art, window treatment, accessories, fixed seating for theaters, plants, (includes manufactured casework, custom casework found in division 6)
CSI Master Format: Division 13
Division 13 — Special Construction
- typ much larger, buildings in its own right Structures created from unconventional materials (such as fabric glass and rammed eath)
special purpose rooms, pre-engineered structures, sauna, swimming pools, kennels
CSI Master Format: Division 14
Division 14 — Conveying Equipment
Elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, lifts
CSI Master Format: Division 21
Division 21 — Fire Suppression
Detection equipment, alarms, stand pipes, hoses, all types of fire suppression systems
CSI Master Format: Division 22
Division 22 — Plumbing
Piping cover fixtures, equipment, pipe insulation, gas and vacuum systems
CSI Master Format: Division 23
Division 23 — Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning
Heating and cooling equipment, ductwork, hoods
CSI Master Format: Division 25
Division 25 - Integrated Automation
Energy monitoring and control, environmental control, lighting control
CSI Master Format: Division 26
Division 26 — Electrical
Electrical controls, wiring, switchgear, transformers, low-voltage systems, generators, lighting
CSI Master Format: Division 27
Division 27 - Communications
Computer networks, cabling, communication systems, voice and audio visual communications
CSI Master Format: Division 28
Division 28 - Electronic Safety and Security
Intrusion detection, access control, video surveillance, fire detection, radiation detection, gas detection, refrigerant protection, water detection
CSI Master Format: Division 31
Division 31 — Earthwork
below grade work, Modifications to the land, excavation, fill, grading, slow protection shoring, underpinning, excavation support and protection, special foundation systems, such as piles, caissons and tunneling
CSI Master Format: Division 32
Division 32 — Exterior Improvements
Above grade site work, paving, athletic and recreational surfacing, fences, kids, retaining walls, site furnishings, wetlands, irrigation, planting
CSI Master Format: Division 33
Division 33 — Utilities
Water utilities, distribution, disinfection, storage, Wells, sanitary sewage utilities, treatment facilities, storm drainage utilities, communication utilities including cell towers, cabling, wireless communication
CSI Master Format: Division 40
Division 40 — Process Integration
CSI Master Format: Division 41
Division 41 — Material Processing and Handling Equipment
CSI Master Format: Division 42
Division 42 — Process Heating, Cooling, and Drying Equipment
CSI Master Format: Division 43
Division 43 — Process Gas and Liquid Handling, Purification and Storage Equipment
Sheet designation G
G - General
Sheet designation V
V - Survey mapping
Sheet designation B
B - geotechnical
Sheet designation C
c - civil
Sheet designation D
D - process
Sheet designation Q
Q - equipment
Sheet designation W
W - distributed energy
Sheet designation Z
Z - contractor / shop drawings
Sheet numbering 0
0 - general, symbol legend abbreviations general notes
Sheet numbering 4
4 - large scale drawings, not details
Sheet numbering 5
5 - details
Sheet numbering 6
6 - schedules and diagrams
Cut heights often cut at
Cut heights often cut at 4’, but may vary to show elements above the cut plane.
Deferred Submittal
Components of the building that are not submitted at the time of the the initial review and approval that will be submitted and reviewed within a specified time period.
Examples of Common Deferred Approvals:
- Elevators
- Escalators
- Fire Sprinklers
- Prefabricated Elements (stairs with handrails and guardrails)
- Curtainwalls
ADS drawing organization
- General
- Hazardous Materials
- Survey/Mapping
- Geotechnical
- Civil
- Landscape
- Structural
- Architectural
- Interiors
- Equipment
- Fire Protection
- Plumbing
- Process
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Distributed Energy
- Telecommunications Resource
- Other Disciplines
- Contractor/Shop Drawings
- Operations
Quality Assurance
Relatively new concept in management practice
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Definition:
all the planned and systematic activities implemented within the quality system that can be demonstrated to provide confidence that a product or service will fulfill requirements for quality.
Assuring outcomes are desirable
Practice is confirmed by Quality Control checks
Quality Management
Quality Planning - Educating your organization on quality standards applicable to that firm’s culture, and the processes established to produce work.
Quality Assurance - The application of processes during the design phase to ensure the product comes out of an acceptable (…hopefully exceptional!) level of quality.
Quality Control - Process involving the testing and inspection to determine its level of quality
Quality Improvement - Process that establishes practices for understanding feedback and lessons learned, and using that knowledge to enhance the quality of work in future projects.
Quality Control
Traditional method of reviewing documents after design is completed
“Testing and inspecting”
Used to confirm quality assurance is followed/successful
In iterative design processes (repetitive work) this may be considered quality assurance for future projects
master format mep meory trick
there is a FIRE (21 Fire Suppression)
Pull out the fire with WATER (22 Plumbing)
Dry the water with AIR (23 Heating, Ventilation & AC)
Wait a little bit… (24, 25)
Now it is safe to turn on the LIGHTS again (26 Electrical)
ANNOUNCE to occupants that they can come back inside (27 Comm)
