module 07 | ff+e Flashcards
what type of specification describes “what a product is?”
a prescriptive or closed spec
what is a proprietary spec?
with a proprietary spec, a designer specifies exactly which product / material should be used by brand name
what is a base-bid spec?
with a base-bid spec, a designer calls out a proprietary product, but allows for the substitution of other “equal” products
what is another name for a base-bid spec?
an equal spec
what type of specification describes “what a product does?”
a performance or open spec
what is a performance spec?
a performance spec describes the expected performance of a specified item
what type of item may be used according to a performance spec?
any item that meets the specified performance criteria
what is a descriptive spec?
with a descriptive spec, the designer describes the specific required standards without naming a manufacturer
what is a reference spec?
similar to a descriptive spec, but instead of describing an item’s desired physical attributes the spec is based on standards set by a testing authority
what is a master specification?
these specs are prewritten guide specifications like “masterspec” or “csi masterformat”
what type of spec is the most restrictive and why?
a proprietary spec
they are the most restrictive because they call out a specific product as well as desired physical attributes
for which type of spec does the designer provide a list of alternates OR specify that the specific product or an approved equal be used?
a base-bid specification
what type of spec gives the designer the most control?
a proprietary spec
what type of spec is often used for custom items?
a performance spec
what type of spec is the most challenging to write and why?
a performance spec
these specs are difficult to write because all criteria and test methods must be listed
what is the general format for csi masterformat specs?
(1)XX (2)XX (3)XX.(4)XX
- division
- section (broad scope)
- subsection (medium scope)
- decimal (narrow scope)
how does masterspec differ from csi masterformat?
masterspec is a specific specification software whereas csi masterformat is the standard for classifying construction project info in north america
what is the masterformat division for metals?
division 05
what is the masterformat division for woods, plastics, and composites?
division 06
what is the masterformat division for finishes?
division 09
what is the masterformat division for specialties?
division 10
what is the masterformat division for furnishings?
division 12
which masterformat divisions contain the facility services subgroup?
divisions 20 - 29
which masterformat divisions contain the site + infrastructure subgroup?
divisions 30 - 39
which masterformat divisons contain the process equipment subgroup?
divisions 40 - 49
formal maintenance schedules may be a part of the contract or _______________________?
as a separate design service
at what point are manuals + warranties handed over to the client?
during project closeout
what is a capital expenditure?
the funds and organization uses to acquire, upgrade, or maintain physical assets
what is an example of capital expenditures?
- property
- plants
- furniture
- technology
what is an operational expenditure?
day-to-day costs of operation + maintenance of items with a short lifespan
what is an example of operational expenditures?
- table linens
- candles at a restaurant
