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It provides a master list of Divisions, and Section numbers with associated titles within each Division, to organize information about a facility’s construction requirements and associated activities. [2] MasterFormat is used throughout the construction industry to format specifications for construction contract documents.
division 17 - master format related specs, nonconforming to the above csi sections All spec divisions higher than 16 are placed in Division 17 - Others. Also use Division 17-Others for any spec-shaped material not easily classified (e.g., geotechnical, pre-bid notes, etc.)
MasterFormat has continued to be updated and revised since 2004, with new numbers, titles, and a new division added in 2010 and additional updates completed in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2018. [ 5 ]
[2] [3] BSD is a software firm that is a leading developer of commercial master specifications and construction cost estimating software. BSD is involved in the development and maintenance of several of CSI format documents including MasterFormat , UniFormat , and OmniClass , all of which relate to specifications and cost estimating.
The 16 division format is no longer considered standard, and is not supported by either CSI or CSC, or any of the subscription master specification services, data repositories, product lead systems, and the bulk of governmental agencies.
Master guide technical specifications in three-part CSI format along with editor's notes (instructions) and cross-references to Evaluations. Drawing Coordination Checklist: - Checklist of items to coordinate section with the drawings. Specification Coordination Checklist - Checklist of items to coordinate this section with other sections.
MIL-STD-1553B, which superseded the earlier 1975 specification MIL-STD-1553A, was published in 1978.The basic difference between the 1553A and 1553B revisions is that in the latter, the options are defined rather than being left for the user to define as required.
MasterFormat has been used in construction projects in the U.S. almost without exception for the past 30-40 years. It continues to be the most important format available. Access to knowledge about this format to professionals and laypersons (e.g. a layperson that may be building a home) alike is essential.