Documentation & Specs

Question 1

Closed Spec

Answer 1

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. 


Question 2

Open Spec

Answer 2

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)

Question 3

Master format spec Part 1

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Master format spec Part 2

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Master format spec Part 3

Answer 5

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

Question 6

CSI Master Format: Division 00

Answer 6

Division 00 — procurement and contracting requirements

Requirements for bidding and contracting, the agreement, bonds and certificates, general conditions, supplementary conditions, addenda, modifications

Question 7

CSI Master Format: Division 01

Answer 7

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

Question 8

CSI Master Format: Division 02

Answer 8

Division 02 — Existing Conditions (natural conditions)

Site remediation, surveying, selective demolition

Question 9

CSI Master Format: Division 03

Answer 9

Division 03 — Concrete( footing)

Forms, reinforcement, cast in place, precast concrete, cementitious decks, and underlayment, grouts

Question 10

CSI Master Format: Division 04

Answer 10

Division 04 — Masonry (concrete block/brick)

Brick, concrete block, stone, glass block, masonry restoration and cleaning

Question 11

CSI Master Format: Division 05

Answer 11

Division 05 — Metals (beams)

Structural steel, ornamental metals, metal fabrication like stairs and rails etc, expansion joint covers, metal restoration or cleaning

Question 12

CSI Master Format: Division 06

Answer 12

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

Question 13

CSI Master Format: Division 07

Answer 13

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

Question 14

CSI Master Format: Division 08

Answer 14

Division 08 — Openings (doorways/windows)

Metal/wood doors and windows, Storefronts, skylight, hardware, curtain walls, glazing

Question 15

CSI Master Format: Division 09

Answer 15

Division 09 — Finishes

All finish materials, plaster, gypsum wallboard, light gauge metal framing, floor and wall tile, Terrazzo, flooring materials, acoustical ceiling’s, paints

Question 16

CSI Master Format: Division 10

Answer 16

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

Question 17

CSI Master Format: Division 11

Answer 17

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

Question 18

CSI Master Format: Division 12

Answer 18

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)

Question 19

CSI Master Format: Division 13

Answer 19

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

Question 20

CSI Master Format: Division 14

Answer 20

Division 14 — Conveying Equipment

Elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, lifts

Question 21

Deferred Submittal

Answer 21

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.

Question 22

Examples of Common Deferred Approvals:

Answer 22

• Elevators
• Escalators
• Fire Sprinklers
• Prefabricated Elements (stairs with handrails and guardrails)
• Curtainwalls

Question 23

Quality Assurance

Answer 23

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

Question 25

Quality Management

Answer 25

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.

Question 26

Quality Control

Answer 26

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