Project Manual & Specifications

Question 1

CSI Divisions 1-9

Write down on Separate Piece of Paper before revealing answer

Answer 1

Division 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements (solicitation, instructions for procurement, bidding, contracts, contractor payment, etc.)
Division 01 - General Requirements (Cranes)
Division 02 - Existing Conditions (Soil Report)
Division 03 - Concrete (Building Foundation)
Division 04 - Masonry (Building Walls)
Division 05 - Metals (Building Steel Roof Trusses)
Division 06 - Woods, Plastics, and Composites (Building Wood Roof Deck)
Division 07 - Thermal & Moisture Protection (Building’s Insulation)
Division 08 - Openings (Building’s Windows)
Division 09 - Finishes (Building’s Cabinets)

Mnemonic Technique - Picture building ground up per italicized notes

Question 2

CSI Divisions 10-14

Answer 2

Division 10 - Specialties
Division 11 - Equipment
Division 12 - Furnishings
Division 13 - Special Construction
Division 14 - Conveying Equipment

Question 3

CSI Divisions 21-23, 26, 27, 33

Answer 3

Division 21 - Fire Suppression
Division 22 - Plumbing
Division 23 - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Division 26 - Electrical
Division 27 - Communications
Division 33 - Utilities

Question 4

Specifying Method

Reference Standard Specifications

Answer 4

Specifies product or processes by established standards.

Uses recognized industry standards.

Question 5

Specifying Method

Performance Specifications

Answer 5

Specifies the required results/criteria and method used to verified performance

Discribes required end result of a product or system and includes the criteria used to verify proper installation

Used generally to encourage use of innovation

Question 6

Specifying Method

Descriptive Specifications

Answer 6

Specifies properties of materials and methods of installation with using proprietary names.

Detailed description of the following:
* Characteristics
* Physical Properties
* Workmanship required for the install of the product or material

Question 7

Specifying Method

Proprietary Specifications

Answer 7

Specifies actual brand names, model numbers, and other proprietary information.

Describes products and materials by:
* Manufacturers name
* Brand name
* Model Number
* Unique characteristics

Closed Proprietary Specs = no substitutions
Open Proprietary Specs = alternatives/substitutions allowed

Question 8

‘Order of Precedence’ - Conflicts/Discrepancies in Contract Documents

Per AIA

Answer 8

1.2.1.1 In the event of conflicts or discrepancies among the contract documents, interpretations will be based on the following priorities:
1. Modifications
2. The Agreement
3. Addenda (later date has precedence over earlier date)
4. Supplementary Conditions
5. General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
6. Division 1 of the Specifications
7. Drawings & Divisions 2-49 of the specifications
8. Other Documents specifically enumerated in the agreement as part of the contract documents.

Question 9

Division 01 Sections

Answer 9

• Regulatory Requirements (AHJ)
• Project Management and Coordination
• Submittal Procedures (shops, product data, samples, etc.)
• Quality Assurance (Manufacturer, supplier, installer and testing agency qualifications)
• Quality Control
• Substitution Procedures
• Commissioning