DOMAIN 4: CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS Flashcards
What are the basic standards that drawings should follow?
- Info on drawings is complementary to the specs and should not duplicate info
- Generic notes on materials / components should IDENTIFY, *not describe *
- Do not cross reference between drawings and specs with “Refer to Specifications” or “See Specifications”
What elements should the drawings show for each material, assembly, component, equipment, and accessory?
- Location
- Identification
- Dimension and size
- Details and diagrams of connections
- Shape and form
What are the four
methods of specifying?
- Descriptive
- Performance
- Proprietary
- Reference Standard
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What is the difference between an open and closed proprietary specification?
Open
* Competition is stronger
* May allow alternate products
* May alleviate problem with overpriced sole-sourced products
Closed
* May list 1 or more products
* Substitutions are not permitted
* Documents can be completed to a high level of detail
* Reduces variables
* Promotes accurate pricing
What are the two groups
of MasterFormat?
- Procurement and Contracting Requirements Group
- Specifications Group
What is the difference
between MasterFormat
divisions and sections?
Divisions – A group of related construction practices or work results
Sections – A part of the specifications covering one portion of the project requirements
What are the three parts of a specification section and what type of information is included in each?
PART 1 GENERAL
Describes administrative and procedural requirements
PART 2 PRODUCTS
Describes systems, assemblies, equipment, products, materials, fabrications, and mixes
**PART 3 EXECUTION **
Describes field/site installation or application
What elements of a specification section are addressed by PageFormat?
- Margins
- Page arrangement
- Headers and footers
- Title zone
- Part designation
- Articles, paragraphs, and subparagraphs
- Indentations
- Text justification
- End of section
- Tabular data and graphics
- Typesetting and fonts
- Practices to avoid
What is the difference between indicative mood and imperative mood?
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Indicative Mood
Uses a passive voice that requires the use of “shall” in nearly every statement -
Imperative Mood
Uses a verb that clearly defines action in the first word of a sentence
What is the technique used in specifications that
places the subject first which provides keywords
for quick reference?
Streamlining
What documents are typically included in the procurement requirements of Division 00?
- Available info
- Instructions (for procurement)
- Forms and supplements (for procurement)
- Solicitation
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What project forms are typically included in the contracting requirements of Division 00?
P(ay) P(er) C(lick)
- Payment bond
- Performance bond
- Certificates
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What is the purpose of the general conditions and the supplementary conditions?
General Conditions
They define the basic relationships, responsibilities, and rights of the parties associated with the construction of a project
Supplementary Conditions
They modify the general conditions when necessary to fit needs of a specific project
What information is included in Division 01 – General Requirements?
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- Administrative and procedural requirements
- Temporary facilities and controls
- Performance requirements for facilities and systems
- Life cycle activities
How does Division 01 – General Requirements relate to the procurement requirements, contracting requirements, and specifications?
Procurement Requirements
Cross reference to sections in DIV 01
Contracting Requirements
Expand upon the requirements in the general conditions
Specifications
Broad enough to apply to all sections in Divisions 02 - 49
What are the divisions in MasterFormat Facility Construction Subgroup?
DIV 02 - DIV 14
Division 02 – Existing Conditions
Division 03 – Concrete
Division 04 – Masonry
Division 05 – Metals
Division 06 – Wood, Plastics, and Composites
Division 07 – Thermal and Moisture Protection
Division 08 – Openings
Division 09 – Finishes
Division 10 – Specialties
Division 11 – Equipment
Division 12 – Furnishings
Division 13 – Special Construction
Division 14 – Conveying Equipment
What are the divisions in MasterFormat Facility Services Subgroup?
DIV 21 - DIV 28
Division 21 – Fire Suppression
Division 22 – Plumbing
Division 23 – Heating, Ventilating, and Air
Conditioning
Division 25 – Integrated Automation
Division 26 – Electrical
Division 27 – Communications
Division 28 – Electronic Safety and Security
What is the hierarchy between the General Conditions, Division 01 – General Requirements, and PART 1 GENERAL of each specification?
The General Conditions govern the Division 01 – General Requirements specifications, and the Division 01 – General Requirements specifications govern PART 1 GENERAL of each specification section
What is the difference between a warranty and a guaranty as they apply to construction law?
Warranty
An assurance by principal that it will assume stipulated responsibilities for completed portions of project
Guaranty
A separate contract by a third party who assumes responsibility in case the principal fails to perform
- In essence, a guaranty is a commitment by the manufacturer that will warrant the product, which is backed up by a warranty.
- Guaranty is analogous to a surety bond.
Surety bond: A surety bond is a three-party
agreement under which one party promises to
answer for the debt or default of another. It is
the written document given by the surety and
principal to the obligee to guarantee a specifc
obligation.
- Thus, a manufacturer warrants its material, whereas
the construction contractor provides a third-party guaranty for those same materials and a warranty for the construction contractor’s own workmanship in installing them.
What are the purposes of extended warranties?
- Protects owner against faults, defects, or failures
- Provides a remedy to the owner for nonconformance with the contract after completion
- Gives the owner recourse against additional parties who are not in direct contractual relationship with the owner
- Extends manufacturer’s responsibility beyond the correction period
- Allows remedies beyond normal statute of limitations
What are the three components of project design team coordination?
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- Organization : Selecting team members and establishing management procedures
- Execution : Project design and **production of **construction documents
- Quality Assurance: Meetings, checklists, communication, and checking and crosschecking construction documents
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