MasterFormat 2004 in Ten Easy Lessons

What is MasterFormat 2004? 1. MasterFormat is a list of standardized numbers and titles for organizing construction bidding and contract requirements, specifications, drawing notes, cost data, and building operations by work results. 2. It does not establish design disciplines, trade jurisdictions, or product classifications. 3. It has been proven through more than 40 years of use. 4. Revision was necessary to allow for new materials and technologies, increased use of databases, project lifecycle issues, expansion to non-building types of construction, and flexibility for future developments. What has changed? 5. The highest levels of organization are Groups, Subgroups, and Divisions (see Numbers and Titles list). Quantity of divisions increased from 16 to 34 active divisions (plus 16 reserved for expansion). For continuity, Divisions 03 through 14 (building construction work) remain basically the same. New divisions allow more flexibility for specifying civil, process, and other engineering work. 6. Section Numbers and Titles: Numbers and titles are assigned for thousands of common work results. Numbers generally have three pairs of numbers (6 digits), each pair defining a level of specificity. An optional fourth pair of numbers (Level 4) is used for when greater specificity is required. Additional numbers and letters can be added (Level 5) for user-assigned numbers. Spaces between pairs are optional and should be made with word processing hard space function. Titles are work results when practical: Painting not Paints, Lighting not Luminaries.
Scope (Old Terms) Division Broad Scope Medium Scope Narrow Scope (If Needed) User Defined (If Needed) Levels Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 MF 1995 11234 11234 11234 11234 Not used MF 2004 11 22 33 11 22 33 11 22 33 11 22 33.44 11 22 33.44.55ABC

7. Unassigned Numbers: Unassigned section numbers can be user defined. To avoid conflicts in the future, numbers in reserved divisions should not be used. Why and How Should I Adopt the New Standard? 8. Benefits of Early Adoption: Facility Owner/Manager: Create database for use throughout entire building life cycle. Designer/Consultant: Be industry leader. Meet standard of practice. Better document organization. Builder: Be ready for jobs using MasterFormat 2004. Improve organization of cost databases. Supplier/Sales Representative: Provide service to customers by helping them during transition. Individual: Distinguish yourself as an authority. Advance your career as a trainer or consultant. CSI Chapter/Region: Education, chapter programming, membership recruitment, service to industry. 9. Implementation: Time and costs are less if done strategically. Educate your staff, consultants and clients. Change documents as you use them; most frequently used documents first, or all at once. Hire a consultant if necessary. Lagging behind industry will decrease your efficiency and competitiveness as rest of industry converts. 10. Transition Resources: New MasterFormat numbers and titles can be downloaded without charge. Major master specifications, cost estimating databases, construction reporting services, and product directories are making transition. US Dept. of Defense and other government agencies have adopted MasterFormat 2004, AIA supports the change, and liaisons are being forged with other organizations. A slide show, training as a CSI MasterFormat Accredited Instructor, and other resources are available. Downloads, resources, and discussion forum are at www.csinet.org/masterformat.
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MasterFormat 2004 Edition Numbers & Titles

November 2004

Division Numbers & Titles

Division Numbers and Titles

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS GROUP
Division 00 Procurement and Contracting Requirements

SPECIFICATIONS GROUP
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SUBGROUP
Division 01 General Requirements

SITE AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUBGROUP

Division 30 Division 31 Division 32 Division 33 Division 34 Division 35 Division 36 Division 37 Division 38 Division 39 Reserved Earthwork Exterior Improvements Utilities Transportation Waterway and Marine Construction Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved

FACILITY CONSTRUCTION SUBGROUP

Division 02 Division 03 Division 04 Division 05 Division 06 Division 07 Division 08 Division 09 Division 10 Division 11 Division 12 Division 13 Division 14 Division 15 Division 16 Division 17 Division 18 Division 19 Existing Conditions Concrete Masonry Metals Wood, Plastics, and Composites Thermal and Moisture Protection Openings Finishes Specialties Equipment Furnishings Special Construction Conveying Equipment Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved

PROCESS EQUIPMENT SUBGROUP

Division 40 Division 41 Division 42 Division 43 Division 44 Division 45 Division 46 Division 47 Division 48 Division 49 Process Integration Material Processing and Handling Equipment Process Heating, Cooling, and Drying Equipment Process Gas and Liquid Handling, Purification, and Storage Equipment Pollution Control Equipment Industry-Specific Manufacturing Equipment Reserved Reserved Electrical Power Generation Reserved

FACILITY SERVICES SUBGROUP

Division 20 Division 21 Division 22 Division 23 Division 24 Division 25 Division 26 Division 27 Division 28 Division 29 Reserved Fire Suppression Plumbing Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Reserved Integrated Automation Electrical Communications Electronic Safety and Security Reserved
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