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4 Material Specification
Writing

The 3 Part Section Format

Each of the 16 divisions of the Uniform Construction Index is further divided into
sections in the specifications, 3 Part Section Format.
The specifier must discipline himself to ask three fundamental questions about
the product:

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1. What is the product?
2. How it is incorporated into the work
3. What interrelationships have existed, do exist, or will exist for
thr product with the remainder of the product or with any
portion of the project.

The 3 basic parts of the section format are:

Part 1- General
This part covers general areas concerned which precede and follow the work,
and which define the scope of work.
Part 2- Products
This part defines in detail the materials, equipment, systems, fixtures, etc which
will be incorporated into the work.
Part 3- Execution
It describes in detail the way items covered by part 2 are to be incorporated into
the work.

Elements of Specifications Composition

Drawing in general shall show:

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1. Architectural and engineering design
2. Plans, elevations, details and all essential dimensions
3. Designation of each portion by the title or symbol, to allow reference to it
 4. The extent of the various material by symbols and otherwise
5. Notes giving the basic design data, assumed loads, allowable stresses,
design references and requirements
6. Limit of work

Specification shall give all necessary information governing:

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1. Materials and workmanship
2. Inspection and tests
3. Supplementary contractual requirements

Necessary information which is not supplied by the drawings