Template:Specification outline

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= GENERAL =

UNIT PRICES
Measurement and payment requirements will be specified for work subject to extreme variation in estimated quantity when unit price bidding is required. This paragraph is not used for guide specifications covering building components or for other construction features when quantities can be reasonably calculated from information included in the contract.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
This paragraph will be limited to statements describing performance or design requirements and tolerances of a complete system. Limit descriptions to composite and operational properties to the extent necessary to link multiple components of a system together, and to interface with other systems.

Design Requirements
Design requirements may include criteria for structural, thermal, acoustical, or other properties. Tolerances should be stated here only as they apply to the performance of the complete system. Include tolerances of fabrication and installation in their respective paragraphs under GENERAL.

Performance Requirements
Performance requirements may include criteria for structural, thermal, acoustical, or other properties. Tolerances should be stated here only as they apply to the performance of the complete system. Include tolerances of fabrication and installation in their respective paragraphs under PRODUCTS.

SUBMITTALS
Limit Submittals to those necessary for adequate quality control. Submittal requirements are organized using the following eleven classifications:
 * SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals
 * SD-02 Shop Drawings
 * SD-03 Product Data
 * SD-04 Samples
 * SD-05 Design Data
 * SD-06 Test Reports
 * SD-07 Certificates
 * SD-08 Manufacturer’s Instructions
 * SD-09 Manufacturer’s Field Reports
 * SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data
 * SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Qualifications
This paragraph includes statements of qualifications for contractor designers, manufacturers, fabricators, welders, installers, and applicators of products and completed work.

Regulatory Requirements
This paragraph includes obligations for compliance with specific code requirements for contractor-designed items such as wood trusses, labeling such as Underwriters Laboratory, Inc., and requirements of public authorities such as state highway departments.

Pre-Installation Conference
This paragraph can be used to specify conferences to coordinate the work or to sequence related work for sensitive and complex items.

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
This paragraph includes the necessary requirements on packing and shipping, acceptance at site, and storage and protection.

Environmental Requirements
This paragraph establishes any physical or environmental limitations or criteria. Such conditions might include temperature, weather, humidity, ventilation, and illumination required for proper installation or application.

Existing Conditions
This paragraph includes statements or references to documents where information may be found pertaining to such items as existing structures or geophysical reports.

SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING
This paragraph includes any special sequencing and scheduling required.

WARRANTY
This paragraph describes special or extended (more than one year) warranty or bond covering the conformance and performance of the work of the section. A thorough understanding of warranties is necessary to develop this paragraph.

Extra Materials
This paragraph covers items to be furnished to the Owner by the Contractor for future maintenance and repair. Include items that might be difficult to obtain because of color or pattern match, or spare parts needed to ensure continued operation of critical equipment. Specifications should identify the items, state the quantities required, and indicate to whom, when, and where items are to be delivered.

Maintenance Service
This paragraph covers provisions for maintenance service as applicable to critical systems, equipment, and landscaping.

=PRODUCTS =

MATERIALS
This paragraph describes the material to be furnished. Materials specified here are generally those that are independently incorporated into the work under EXECUTION. The name used for the material must be consistently used throughout the guide specification. This paragraph is usually omitted when the materials can be included with the description of a particular manufactured unit, equipment, component, or accessory.

MANUFACTURED UNITS
This paragraph provides statements describing a complete manufactured unit, usually a standard catalog item. Statements may include descriptive requirements for the materials, specific fabrication, finishes, and function. Separate paragraphs for each different item should be used when appropriate. The name used for the manufactured unit must be consistent throughout the guide specification.

EQUIPMENT
This paragraph provides statements describing the function, operation, and other specific requirements of equipment to be installed in the work. Use separate paragraphs for each different item when appropriate.

COMPONENTS
This paragraph provides statements describing the specific components of a system, manufactured unit, or type of equipment to be installed in the work. Use separate paragraphs for each different item when appropriate.

ACCESSORIES
This paragraph provides requirements for subordinate or secondary items that aid and assist primary products specified above or are necessary for preparation or installation of those items. This paragraph should not include basic options available for manufactured units and equipment.

MIXES
This paragraph provides proportions and procedures for mixing materials. Mixing is the preparation of materials for use and is considered to be part of the manufacturing process even when this work is done onsite. This paragraph is required for products such as asphaltic concrete, portland cement, concrete, mortar, and plaster.

FABRICATION
This paragraph describes items that must be shop manufactured, fabricated, or assembled before they are delivered to the site.

Shop Assembly
Fabrication may include trial or permanent assembly of equipment and components away from the construction site.

Shop and Factory Finishing
Any shop or factory finishing would normally be specified here.

Tolerances
Allowable variations from specified requirements would normally be specified here.

TESTS, INSPECTIONS, AND VERIFICATIONS
If tests, inspections, or verifications of products are required at the source, i.e., plant, mill, factory, or shop, they should be specified here.

= EXECUTION =

EXAMINATION
This paragraph specifies the act of physically determining that conditions are acceptable to receive the primary products of the section. Requirements for verifying suitability of conditions for installation can be specified here. Verifying the absence of defects or errors that would cause defective installation or application of products, or cause latent defects in workmanship and function, can be specified here.

PREPARATION
This paragraph covers actions required to physically prepare the surface, area, or site to incorporate the primary products of the section.

Protection
This paragraph specifies requirements for protecting the surrounding areas and surfaces.

Surface Preparation
This paragraph describes preparatory work required prior to installation, application, or erection of primary products.

ERECTION
This paragraph covers actions required to accomplish a specified unit of work in the section, and may include requirements necessary for installation of products furnished under other sections. If products are to be installed according to manufacturer's instructions, then the manufacturer's instructions should be a required submittal as evidence of those requirements. Separate paragraphs for each different item, as appropriate, may be used. The names of the products or the type of work may be incorporated into the paragraph titles, in which case the wording should reflect the generic product or terminology used throughout the contract documents.

INSTALLATION
This paragraph may be used when more appropriate than paragraph ERECTION.

APPLICATION
This paragraph may be used when more appropriate than paragraph ERECTION.

Special Techniques
This paragraph describes special procedures for incorporating products. These procedures may include spacings, patterns, or unique treatments. The wording of the paragraph title should reflect the subject matter.

Interface with Other Products
This paragraph provides descriptions specific to compatibility and transition to other materials. This may include incorporating accessories, anchorage, and any special separation or bonding.

Tolerances
This paragraph covers allowable variations in application thickness or from indicated locations.

Tests
This paragraph defines the tests required for installed or completed work. These tests are different and separate from those required for materials and products prior to installation or application.

Inspection
This paragraph defines the inspections required for installed or completed work. These inspections are different and separate from those required for materials and products prior to installation or application.

Manufacturer Field Service
This paragraph covers specific requirements when manufacturers are to provide field quality control with onsite personnel for instruction or supervision of the installation or application of their products, or for startup or demonstration.

ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
This paragraph provides final actions to prepare installed equipment or other completed work to properly function or perform.

DEMONSTRATION
This paragraph covers requirements of the installer or manufacturer to demonstrate the operation and maintenance of equipment to the owner's personnel.

PROTECTION
This paragraph includes provisions for protecting installed work prior to acceptance of the project. Protection of surrounding areas and surfaces during application or installation is included in paragraph PREPARATION. Include only statements unique to the particular section.

SCHEDULES
This paragraph includes schedules that indicate where to put what or provides other coordinating data. Schedules are sometimes placed here in the specification section rather than on the drawings.