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National University Laguna

School of Engineering and Architecture

Assignment 1

Sumadsad, Kendrick John N.


BSArch, 4th Year College
ARCH221C1
ABTECN4S - Building Technology 4: Specifications Writing and Quantity
Surveying
16 DIVISIONS - refers to the 16 divisions of construction, as defined by the
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)'s MasterFormat.
MASTERFORMAT 1995 EDITION
Before November 2004, MasterFormat was composed of 16 primary divisions: there
are now 50 division:

Division 01 - General Requirements


Division 02-Site Construction Division 09 - Finishes
Division 03-Concrete Division 10-Specialties
Division 04-Masonry Division 11 Equipment
Division 05 - Metals Division 12-Furnishings
Division 06- Wood and Plastics Division 13 - Special Construction
Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Division 14 Conveying Systems
Protection Division 15-Mechanical
Division 08- Doors and Windows Division 16 - Electrical

DIVISION 1-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS


This division includes general administrative and technical provisions that may not be
listed elsewhere and which may apply to more than one division. General
requirements include contractual/ legal requirements, a summary of work to be done,
an explanation of work to be performed later, a description of meetings to be held
(construction coordination meetings, scheduling meetings, and progress meetings, for
instance), quality control, and submittal. "Submittal" refers to catalog descriptions or
"shop drawings" of equipment, which are submitted by the contractor for approval by
the architect and/or engineer. Division 1 also includes a description of temporary
facilities, preparation of the job site for construction, and details how the job is to be
closed out when construction is completed.
Listed in the General Requirements are such details as how many sets of construction
plans are to be furnished to the construction contractor for the project. Professional
organizations for architects and engineers have drawn up and published a standard
section entitled "General Conditions" for use in the General Requirements division.
These documents cover major topics similar to those listed above. Special items that
pertain to a particular job are included in the Supplemental General Conditions that
are written by the architect or engineer. Special laws or building code requirements
are listed in the Supplemental General Conditions.

DIVISION 2 - SITE CONSTRUCTION


describes work to be done on the site, including soil testing, core drilling, standard
penetration tests, and seismic exploration. All of these tests must be conducted, and
the requirements are expressed in this division.
The demolition of existing structures, materials, and debris is included in Division 2.
The capping and removal of existing services is usually mentioned in this division even
if the work is also included under the trade division.
For example, the capping of an existing sewer line is mentioned in Division 2 and then
is described in detail in Division 16 (plumbing). In addition, the site work division
describes the various steps in the clearing of the site.
Clearing of the site includes structure moving, clearing and grubbing of shrubs, tree
removal, pruning, and tree relocation. Also described are grading and earthwork,
grading and drainage, paving and surfacing, and landscaping. Site improvements such
as fences, gates, guardrails, lighting, and irrigation systems (site watering systems)
are also included in this division.

DIVISION 3-CONCRETE
All concrete work is described in this division. The major subdivisions included under
Division 3 are:
• concrete form work,
• expansion and contraction joints,
• cast-in-place concrete,
• specially placed concrete, and recast concrete.

DIVISION 4 MASONRY
Division 4 of the specifications deals with brick, stone, fire brick, glass brick, clay
backing tile, and ceramic veneer. Related topics such as joint reinforcement, mortar,
anchors and tie systems, masonry joints, control joints, and masonry accessories are
also included.

DIVISION 5-METALS
The metals used in the building are specified under Division 5. If the building has a
steel structure, the steel members are specified in this section. Metal roof decking,
metal floor decking, and permanent metal forms are described in this section. Metal
fabrications such as stairs, handrails, railings, gratings, castings, and lintels are
included in this division. In some cases, ornamental metals are used for these
fabrications and are described in detail in this section.

DIVISION 6-WOOD AND PLASTICS


Materials such as rough carpentry (framing), heavy timber construction, prefabricated
structural wood, finished carpentry, and architectural woodwork (cabinets and built-in
woodwork) are described in this division. Plastics are used in many ways in modern
construction. This section of the specifications is devoted to such items as joists, studs,
columns, beams, hangers, connecting devices, and other miscellaneous plastic items
not specifically identified under other headings.

DIVISION 7-THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION


Division 7 contains written descriptions of roofing materials, waterproofing materials,
flashing and sheet metal trim, insulation, roof accessories, and sealants.

DIVISION 8 DOORS AND WINDOWS


Metal doors and frames, wood and plastic doors, entrances and storefronts, metal
windows, special windows, wood and plastic windows, hardware and specialties, and
glazing are the main areas of concern in Division 8.
DIVISION 9-FINISHES
Lath and plaster, gypsum wallboard, terrazzo, acoustical treatment, ceiling suspension
systems, wood flooring finishes, carpeting, special flooring, floor treatment, painting,
special coatings, and wall covering are found in this division of the specifications.

DIVISION 10-SPECIALTIES
Division 10 of the specifications is a catch-all section. If items required for the
construction do not fall under the other divisions of the specifications, they are usually
found in Division 10. Typical items in this division are chalkboards and tackboards,
louvers and vents, grilles and screens, pest control, fireplaces, flagpoles, lockers,
storage shelving, directional signage, and sun control devices.

DIVISION 11-EQUIPMENT
Division 11 lists equipment which is normally furnished and installed by the general
contractor as a part of the construction of the building. Equipment described in this
division includes maintenance equipment, bank and vault equipment, food service
equipment, vending equipment, athletic equipment, laundry equipment, library
equipment, medical equipment, waste handling equipment, and loading dock
equipment.
DIVISION 12-FURNISHINGS
Major headings in this division are artwork, window treatment, fabrics, furniture, rugs
and mats, and furnishing accessories.

DIVISION 13-SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION


The description and necessary information for constructing special areas are given in
this division. Special construction areas include clean rooms, operating rooms in
hospitals, incinerators, instrumentation rooms, nuclear reactors, radiation treatment
rooms, sound and vibration rooms, vaults, and swimming pool spaces.

DIVISION 14-CONVEYING SYSTEMS


Dumbwaiters, elevators, hoists and cranes, lifts, material handling systems, moving
stairs and walks, and pneumatic tube systems are typical items described in Division
14.

DIVISION 15-MECHANICAL
Division 15 covers information on air conditioning, ventilating and heating in a building.
The mechanical division of the specifications generally has major sections consisting
of general provisions (general description of the work, procedures, etc.) basic
materials and methods, equipment, air distribution, piping, insulation,
controls, and instrumentation.
Note: Plumbing specifications are also included in the standard mechanical
specification division; however, many engineers now write plumbing specifications as
a separate division. With plumbing as Division 16, electrical becomes Division 17.

DIVISION 16-ELECTRICAL
The electrical division usually consists of general provisions, basic materials and
methods, power generation, power transmission, power service and distribution,
lighting, special systems, communications, controls, and instrumentation.

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