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Flashcards by Tiffany Brown, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Tiffany Brown
almost 8 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Proprietary Specifications (example: Admixtures Spec. 1. water reducing and air entraining agents shall be used in all concrete. 2. water reducing agent: "Sonatard WR" 3. Air entraining agent: "Darex" by WR Grace) | These specs list desired materials, products, systems, and equipment by trade name and manufacturer. They can be closed (sole source) or open (approved equal). |
| Performance Specifications (example: Spray on Fireproofing spec stating all materials, procedures for application, and thicknesses necessary to provide required protection...) | These specifications define products and systems by describing end results. They allow contractors to apply their expertise. Usually used in new & unusual systems. |
| Descriptive Specifications (example: solid wood door construction specifically stating what doors etc. SHALL BE UNLESS OTHER WISE INDICATED, ie. "shall be wood solid core 3'x0" x 7'-0") | Most Detailed. Describes all requirements, assembly, etc. Architect assumes responsibility. |
| Reference Specification (example: steel stud connectors shall comply with "structural welding code" of AWS American Welding Society) | These refer to quality standards established by a recognized testing authority or federal gment. Typically used in conjunction with other types of specs. Quality/performance may only list minimum. Be sure it is sufficient for specific project needs. |
| Cash Allowance Specifications (Example: Schedule of Allowances. Allowance 1: lump sum of $3k for hardware as defined in Div.8 spec. Allowance 2: lump sum of $5k for carpet) | Used in lieu of specifying a particular portion of work. Architect directs bidders to set aside specific money to use for something not figured out yet. Levels of quality. hardware. carpet. |
| Specs are divided into | Divisions Sections and Parts. |
| Three Specification PARTS: | GENERAL (discusses scope) MATERIALS (materials, products, eqmnt) EXECUTION (installation, work performed) |
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