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ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING MATERIALS

HOMEWORK NO. 1
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE (CSI) MASTERFORMAT®

In partial fulfilment for the requirement in the degree of

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Submitted to:

Ar. REYMAR G. BURLUNGAN

Submitted by:

ALCANTARA, ANGEL MINE V.

BS ARCHITECTURE - 1A
• Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)

Established in 1948, Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) is a national

association of more than 7,000 members initiated by the government specification
writers seeking to standardize construction specifications in response to the building
boom that occurred after the Second World War. They are committed to improving
the communication of construction information throughout continuous development
and transformation of standards and formats, education and certification of
professionals to improve project delivery processes. The institute provides a forum
for exchange of information among architect, engineers and others in the
construction industry with a particular objective of improving the quality, clarity, and
technical validity of construction specifications.
In 1963, CSI created a construction language standard for building specification,
with 16 major divisions of work. Also referred to as the "Dewey Decimal System" of
building construction, MasterFormat® is a product of the Construction Specifications
Institute (CSI) and Construction Specifications Canada (CSC). It is the
specifications-writing standard for most commercial building design and construction
projects. It provides a master format for project designers to follow when they create
their projects. For more than 40 years, MasterFormat™ has been the recognized
industry standard used to organize specifications. CSI members continuously work
to effectively communicate the designers' vision, the material producers' solutions
and the constructor’s techniques that will create outstanding facilities and structures.

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• CSI MasterFormat® Divisions

CSI MasterFormat® is organized in a standardized outline format within its 16

Divisions from its first edition (1975). The current MasterFormat® is now comprised
of 50 Divisions (2020 Edition). Each division consists of a series of subdivisions that
add greater detail to the main division. A typical subdivision will break out into three
or four sections - general, products, execution, and sometimes, sequences. The
divisions are as follows:

o Division 1 — General Requirements: includes description of construction

delivered under a single contract
o Division 2 — Sitework: includes maintenance, repair, rehabilitation,
replacement, restoration, preservation, etc. of existing conditions
o Division 3 — Concrete: includes maintenance, repair, rehabilitation,
replacement, restoration, preservation, etc. of concrete
o Division 4 — Masonry: includes maintenance, repair, rehabilitation,
replacement, restoration, preservation, etc. of masonry
o Division 5 — Metals: includes maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, replacement,
restoration, preservation, etc. of metals
o Division 6 — Wood and Plastics: includes maintenance, repair, rehabilitation,
replacement, restoration, preservation, etc. of wood, plastics, and composites
o Division 7 — Thermal and Moisture Protection: includes maintenance, repair,
rehabilitation, replacement, restoration, preservation, etc. of thermal and
moisture protection
o Division 8 — Doors and Windows: includes maintenance, repair,
rehabilitation, replacement, restoration, preservation, etc. of openings
o Division 9 — Finishes: includes maintenance, repair, rehabilitation,
replacement, restoration, preservation, etc. of finishes

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o Division 10 — Specialties: includes maintenance, repair, rehabilitation,
replacement, restoration, preservation, etc. of specialties
o Division 11 — Equipment: includes maintenance, repair, rehabilitation,
replacement, restoration, preservation, etc. of equipment
o Division 12 — Furnishings: includes maintenance, repair, rehabilitation,
replacement, restoration, preservation, etc. of furnishings
o Division 13 — Special Construction: includes maintenance, repair,
rehabilitation, replacement, restoration, preservation, etc. of special construction
o Division 14 — Conveying Systems: includes maintenance, repair,
rehabilitation, replacement, restoration, preservation, etc. of conveying
equipment
o Division 15 — Mechanical: includes maintenance, repair, rehabilitation,
replacement, restoration, preservation, etc. of mechanical materials
o Division 16 — Electrical: includes maintenance, repair, rehabilitation,
replacement, restoration, preservation, etc. of electrical materials

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 CSI Code Description
Division 1: General Requirements
01100 Summary
01200 Price and Payment
Procedures
01300 Administrative
Requirements
01400 Quality Requirements
01500 Temporary Facilities and
01600 Controls
Product Requirements
01700 Execution Requirements
01800 Facility Operation
01900 Facility Decommissioning
Division 3: Concrete
03050 Basic Concrete Materials
and Methods
03100 Concrete Forms and
Accessories
03200 Concrete Reinforcement
03300 Cast-In-Place Concrete
03400 Precast Concrete
03500 Cementitious Decks and
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CSI Code Description
Division 2: Site Construction
02050 Basic Site Materials and
Methods
02100 Site Remediation
02200 Site Preparation
02300 Earthwork
02400 Tunneling, Boring and Jacking
02450 Foundation and Load-Bearing
Elements
02500 Utility Services
02600 Drainage and Containment
02700 Bases, Ballasts, Pavements
and Appurtenances
02800 Site Improvements and
Amenities
02900 Planting
02950 Site Restoration and
Rehabilitation
Division 4: Masonry
04050 Basic Masonry Materials and
Methods
04200 Masonry Units
04400 Stone
04500 Refractories
04600 Corrosion-Resistant Masonry
04700 Simulated Masonry
04800 Masonry Assemblies
 Underlayment
03600 Grouts
03700 Mass Concrete
03900 Concrete Restoration and
Cleaning
Division 5: Metals
05050 Basic Metal Materials and
Methods
05100 Structural Metal Framing
05200 Metal Joists
05300 Metal Deck
05400 Cold-Formed Metal
Framing
05500 Metal Fabrications
05600 Hydraulic Fabrications
05700 Ornamental Metal
05800 Expansion Control
05900 Metal Restoration and
Cleaning
Division 7: Thermal and Moisture
Protection
07050 Basic Thermal and Moisture
Protection Materials and
Methods
07100 Damproofing and
Waterproofing
07200 Thermal Protection
07300 Shingles, Roof Tiles, and
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04900 Masonry Restoration and
Cleaning
Division 6: Wood and Plastics
06050 Basic Wood and Plastic
Materials and Methods
06100 Rough Carpentry
06200 Finish Carpentry
06400 Architectural Woodwork
06500 Structural Plastics
06600 Plastic Fabrications
06900 Wood and Plastic Restoration
and Cleaning
Division 8: Doors and Windows
08050 Basic Door and Window
Materials and Methods
08100 Metal Doors and Frames
08200 Wood and Plastic Doors
08300 Specialty Doors
08400 Entrances and Storefronts
08500 Windows
 Roof Coverings
07400 Roofing and Siding Panels
Membrane Roofing
07500 Flashing and Sheet Metal
07600 Roof Specialties and
07700 Accessories
07800 Fire and Smoke Protection
07900 Joint Sealers
Division 9: Finishes
09050 Basic Finish Materials and
Methods
09100 Metal Support Assemblies
09200 Plaster and Gypsum Board
09300 Tile
09400 Terrazzo
09500 Ceilings
09600 Flooring
09700 Wall Finishes
09800 Acoustical Treatment
09900 Paints and Coatings
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08600 Skylights
08700 Hardware
08800 Glazing
08900 Glazed Curtain Wall
Division 10: Specialties
10100 Visual Display Boards
10150 Compartments and Cubicles
10200 Louvers and Vents
10240 Grilles and Screens
10250 Service Walls
10260 Wall and Corner Guards
10270 Access Flooring
10290 Pest Control
10300 Fireplaces and Stoves
10340 Manufactured Exterior
Specialties
10350 Flagpoles
10400 Identification Devices
10450 Pedestrian Control Devices
10500 Lockers
10520 Fire Protection Specialties
10530 Protective Covers
10550 Postal Specialties
10600 Partitions

Division 11: Equipment
11010 Maintenance Equipment
11020 Security and Vault
Equipment
11030 Teller and Service
Equipment
11040 Ecclesiastical Equipment
11050 Library Equipment
11060 Theater and Stage
Equipment
11070 Instrumental Equipment
Registration Equipment
11080 Checkroom Equipment
11090 Mercantile Equipment
11100 Commercial Laundry and
Dry-Cleaning Equipment
11110 Vending Equipment
11120 Audio-Visual Equipment
11130 Vehicle Service Equipment
11140 Parking Control Equipment
11150 Loading Dock Equipment
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Storage Shelving
10670 Exterior Protection
10700 Telephone Specialties
10750 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry
Specialties
10800 Scales
10880 Wardrobe and Closet
10900 Specialties
Division 12: Furnishings
12050 Fabrics
12100 Art
12300 Manufactured Casework
12400 Furnishings and Accessories
12500 Furniture
12600 Multiple Seating
12700 Systems Furniture
12800 Interior Plants and Planters
12900 Furnishings Restoration and
Repair
 11160 Solid Waste Handling
Equipment
11170 Detention Equipment
11190 Water Supply and
11200 Treatment Equipment
11280 Hydraulic Gates and Valves
11300 Fluid Waste Treatment and
Disposal Equipment
11400 Food Service Equipment
11450 Residential Equipment
11460 Unit Kitchens
11470 Darkroom Equipment
11480 Athletic, Recreational, and
Therapeutic Equipment
11500 Industrial and Process
Equipment
11600 Laboratory Equipment
11650 Planetarium Equipment
11660 Observatory Equipment
11680 Office Equipment
11700 Medical Equipment
11780 Mortuary Equipment
11850 Navigation Equipment
11870 Agricultural Equipment
11900 Exhibit Equipment
Division 13: Special Construction Division 14: Conveying Systems
13010 Air-Supported Structures 14100 Dumbwaiters
13020 Building Modules 14200 Elevators

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13030 Special Purpose Rooms 14300 Escalators and Moving Walks
13080 Sound, Vibration, and 14400 Lifts
Seismic Control 14500 Material Handling
13090 Radiation Protection 14600 Hoists and Cables
13100 Lightning Protection 14700 Turntables
13110 Cathodic Protection 14800 Scaffolding
13120 Pre-Engineered Structures 14900 Transportation
13150 Swimming Pools
13160 Aquariums
13165 Aquatic Park Facilities
13170 Tubs and Pools
13175 Ice Rinks
13185 Kennels and Animal
Shelters
13190 Site-Constructed
Incinerators
13200 Storage Tanks
13220 Filter Underdrains and
13230 Media
Digester Covers and
13240 Appurtenances
13260 Oxygenation Systems
Sludge Conditioning
13280 Systems
Hazardous Material
13400 Remediation
13500 Measurement and Control
Instrumentation

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 13550 Recording Instrumentation
Transportation Control
13600 Instrumentation
13700 Solar and Wind Energy
Equipment
13800 Security Access and
Surveillance
13850 Building Automation and
Control
13900 Detection and Alarm
Fire Suppression
Division 15: Mechanical Division 16: Electrical
15050 Basic Mechanical Materials 16050 Basic Electrical Materials and
and Methods Methods
15100 Building Service Piping 16100 Wiring Methods
15200 Process Piping 16200 Electrical Power
15300 Fire Protection Piping 16300 Transmission and Distribution
15400 Plumbing Fixtures and 16400 Low-Voltage Distribution
Equipment 16500 Lighting
15500 Heat-Generation Equipment 16700 Communications
15600 Refrigeration Equipment 16800 Sound and Video
15700 Heating, Ventilating, and Air
Conditioning Equipment
15800 Air Distribution
15900 HVAC Instrumentation and
Controls
15950 Testing, Adjusting, and
Balancing

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• Relevance of CSI MasterFormat® to Architecture and Building Materials

MasterFormat® is a list of titles and section numbers for organizing data about
construction requirements and building materials - its maintenance, repair,
rehabilitation, replacement, restoration, and preservation. Its utilization and
application assist the user in organizing information into distinct groups when
creating contract documents. By standardizing such information, MasterFormat®
facilitates communication among architects, specifiers, contractors and suppliers,
which helps them meet building owners’ requirements, timelines and budgets.
This coding system works as a middleman that connects the manufacturing and
construction industry for faster and more error-free material production, easier
engineering, and quicker building times for construction companies. Architects,
builders and contractors use it to draw up plans, and facilities managers use it to
operate buildings. Using MasterFormat® improves communication between project
groups, most notably between the design and construction teams. This indexing
system for construction and architectural specifications is designed to respond to
industry changes, improvements and new technologies. It undergoes revisions and
improvements, but architectural divisions remain relatively unchanged.

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• Conclusion

Accessibility for detailed information in construction specifications provided by

the MasterFormat® is substantial in every discipline involved in the design,
construction and operation of facilities and other institutional buildings. Allied
professionals involved in the creation and management of the built environment are
guaranteed with synchronicity, such as the manufacturers and builders. The CSI, as
an organization, strives for cooperative solutions that foster innovation and creative
thinking that also contributes to education. Additionally, regular revisions and
publication of different editions reflect the changing industry practices and advances
in technology. With MasterFormat®, people can create quality and sustainable
design, reduce construction cost and time, enhance safety and efficiency, and more
importantly, organize data to improve comprehension and make knowledge-based
decisions.

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• References:

Associated General Contractors of America. MasterFormat GROUPS, SUBGROUPS,

AND DIVISIONS. Retrieved from https://www.agcaustin.org/uploads/1/2/2/9/1229
09896/masterformat_2018_web.pdf.
Builders Exchange of St. Paul. CSI MasterFormat®™ Division List. Retrieved from
https://www.plainsbuilders.com/ipin35/IPIN2/CSIDivisions.asp.
Construction Specifications Institute. ABOUT US. Retrieved from
https://www.csiresources.org/institute/csi-history.
Construction Specialties Installation. What is the CSI MasterFormat and What’s its
Purpose?. Retrieved from https://www.csinstallers.com/what-is-the-masterformat/
Edmonton Construction Association. MasterFormat®® Numbers & Titles. Retrieved
from https://www.edmca.com/media/35207/MasterFormat®-2016.pdf.
Smart Buildings Academy. AN OVERVIEW OF CSI MASTERFORMAT®. Retrieved
from https://blog.smartbuildingsacademy.com/an-overview-of-csi-MasterFormat®

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