Task Item No. 3-3: Research applicable legal requirements to develop of specifications.

Question 1

Task Item No. 3-3: Research applicable legal requirements to develop of specifications.

• Identify and interact with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ)
• Interpret governing codes and regulations with respect to General Requirements and selected construction systems, products, and materials
• Integrate legal requirements into Division 01
• Coordinate between General Conditions, Supplemental Conditions, Division 01 and Specifications

Answer 1

Task Item No. 3-3: Research applicable legal requirements to develop of specifications.

• CSPG 1.3, 2.1, 5.1, 10.3, and 11.1

Question 2

1.3 Profile of a Specifier

Because construction contract documents are legal instruments, specifiers must also have a clear, fundamental understanding of theinvolved in each of the documents they prepare.

Answer 2

1.3 Profile of a Specifier

Because construction contract documents are legal instruments, specifiers must also have a clear, fundamental understanding of the legal principles involved in each of the documents they prepare.

Question 3

2.1 Specification Language

As legally enforceable contract documents, construction specifications should be prepared with concern and respect for their legal status. The four Cs for effective communication are:, , , and .

Answer 3

2.1 Specification Language

As legally enforceable contract documents, construction specifications should be prepared with concern and respect for their legal status. The four Cs for effective communication are: clear, concise, correct, and complete.

Question 4

5.1 Construction Agreements

The agreement defines relationships and obligations between the signers and incorporates, by reference, all of the other documents that make up the contract documents: contracting forms;forms;(general and supplementary conditions); ; (addenda), clarifications, and modifications. drawings; and

Answer 4

5.1 Construction Agreements

The agreement defines relationships and obligations between the signers and incorporates, by reference, all of the other documents that make up the contract documents: contracting forms; project forms; conditions of the contract (general and supplementary conditions); specifications; (addenda), clarifications, and modifications. contract drawings; and revisions​.

Question 5

The agreement contains contractual elements that are subject to variation in each contract. These elements are:

• Date
• (the owner and the contractor or design-builder)
• Identification of the third parties (architect/engineer [A/E] and construction manager)
• Statement of(extent or scope)
• Statement of the(cost, sum, or price)
• Statement ofand(time of performance)
• Signatures

Answer 5

(This is not in answer key.)

The agreement contains contractual elements that are subject to variation in each contract. These elements are:

• Date
• (the owner and the contractor or design-builder)
• Identification of the third parties (architect/engineer [A/E] and construction manager)
• Statement of(extent or scope)
• Statement of the(cost, sum, or price)
• Statement ofand(time of performance)
• Signatures

Question 6

10.3 Reasons for Using a Master Guide Specification

The reasons for developing and using a master guide specification or purchasing a commercially available system for a firm’s project specifications include the following:

Improved efficiency in specifying

Minimized repetitive work

Reduced exposure to liability

Electronic technology to enhance production and improve efficiency

Answer 6

10.3 Reasons for Using a Master Guide Specification

The reasons for developing and using a master guide specification or purchasing a commercially available system for a firm’s project specifications include the following:

Easier updating and maintenance of specification data

Improved efficiency in specifying

Expanded decision-making capability

Minimized repetitive work

Avoidance of delays in project development

Reduced exposure to liability

Reduced errors and omissions

Standardized office policies and procedures

Electronic technology to enhance production and improve efficiency

Improved office practices

Question 7

11. 1 Introduction to Shortform Specifications
    * Shortform specifications should be viewed as the process of logically and consistently editing full-length specifications into a compact form. A shortform specification is .

Answer 7

11.1 Introduction to Shortform Specifications

No answer in answer key.

• Shortform specifications should be viewed as the process of logically and consistently editing full-length specifications into a compact form. A shortform specification is .