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guide specification section which is not available from CSRF.
This Section Template is intended as a general guide and no
claim is made as to the completeness of references or guidance
to meet the requirements of a specific construction project.
SECTION [NUMBER]
[SECTION TITLE]
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This section includes .....
This section includes performance, proprietary, and descriptive
type specifications. Edit to avoid conflicting requirements.
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GENERAL

SUMMARY
Section includes .......... (Short description of
section contents) ..........
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Section Includes:
Item 1 ..........
Item 2 ..........
Related Sections:
Section [______-____________]: (Optional short
phrase indicating relationship).

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List sections specifying installation of products included in
this section and indicate specific items.
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Section [______-____________]: Execution

requirements for ...(item)... specified by
this section.
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List sections specifying products installed in this section and
indicate specific items.
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Section [______-____________]: Product

requirements for ...(item)... for
placement by this section.
Allowances: Include under provisions of Section
01200 - Price and Payment Procedures.
Allowance includes [furnishing (...item....).
Installation is included in this section and is
part of Contract Sum/Price] [furnishing and
installing (..........item.........)].
Alternates: Include under provisions of Section
01200 - Price and Payment Procedures.
Alternates include ........
UNIT PRICE - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
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Use this article ONLY when work of this section is performed
under unit price payment method. Delete this article when
payment is by Stipulated Sum/Price.
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(Item):
Basis of Measurement: By linear [foot]
[________] ([meter] [________]).
Basis of Payment:

Includes ..........

REFERENCES
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List reference standards included within text of this section.
Edit the following for Project conditions.
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DEFINITIONS
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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Use this article carefully; restrict statements to describe
components used to assemble system. Do not repeat statements
made in SUMMARY Article, Section includes paragraph.
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DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
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Use this article carefully; restrict statements to identify
system design requirements only.
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PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

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Use this article carefully; restrict statements to identify
system performance requirements or function criteria only.
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SUBMITTALS
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Only request submittals needed to verify compliance with Project
requirements.
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Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures: Requirements

for submittals.
Shop Drawings:

Indicate ............

Product Data: Submit ..........

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Include the following paragraph for submission of physical
samples for selection of finish, color, texture, and other
properties.
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Samples: Submit [two] [_______] (.....item.....),

[____x____] inch ([____x____] mm) in size
illustrating ..........
Design Data:

Indicate ...........

Test Reports:

Indicate ..........

Manufacturer's Installation Instructions:

Submit ..........
Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify [Products]
[________] meet or exceed [specified
requirements] [___________________].
Manufacturer's Field Reports:

Indicate ..........

CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
Section 01700 - Execution Requirements:
Requirements for submittals.
Project Record Documents:
of ..........

Record actual locations

Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit

..........

QUALITY ASSURANCE
Perform Work in accordance with [[State]
[Municipality] of [________] [Highways] [Public
Work's] standard.]
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Include the following paragraph only when cost of acquiring
specified standards is justified.
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Maintain [one copy] [[____] copies] of [each]

document on site.
QUALIFICATIONS
Manufacturer: Company specializing in
manufacturing Products specified in this
section with minimum [three] [_______] years
[documented] experience.
(Applicator) (Fabricator) (Installer): Company
specializing in performing work of this section
[with minimum [________] years [documented]
experience] [approved by manufacturer].
Design ........ under direct supervision of
Professional Engineer experienced in design of
this Work and licensed [at Project location.]
[in State of [________].]
MOCKUP
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Use this article for full sized erected assemblies required for
review of construction, coordination of work of several
sections, testing, or observation of operation.
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Section 01400 - Quality Requirements:

for mockup.

Requirements

Construct mockup, ...... feet (...... mm) x ......

feet (...... mm), including.....
Locate [where directed by Architect/Engineer.]
[where indicated on Drawings.]
Incorporate accepted mockup as part of Work.
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Remove mockup [when directed by

Architect/Engineer.] [______.]
PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCE
Section 01300 - Administrative Requirements: Preinstallation meeting.
Convene minimum [one] [_____] week prior to
commencing work of this section.
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
Section 01600 - Product Requirements: Requirements
for transporting, handling, storing, and
protecting products.
Accept (.........) on site in (............).
Inspect for damage.
Protect (........) from (.......) by ........
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 01600 - Product Requirements: Environmental
conditions affecting products on site.
Do not install (........................)
when ..........
Maintain (..........) during and after installation
of ..........
FIELD MEASUREMENTS
Verify field measurements prior to fabrication.
SEQUENCING
Section 01100 - Summary: Requirements for
sequencing.
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Sequence work to ..........

SCHEDULING
Section [01300 - Administrative Requirements]
[01323 - Network Analysis Schedules]:
Requirements for scheduling.
Schedule work to .........
COORDINATION
Section 01300 - Administrative Requirements:
Requirements for coordination.
Coordinate work with ..........
WARRANTY
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This article extends warranty period beyond one year. Extended
warranties increase construction costs and Owner enforcement
responsibilities. Specify warranties with caution.
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Section 01700 - Execution Requirements:

Requirements for warranties.
Furnish [five] [_____] year manufacturers warranty
for ..........
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Section 01700 - Execution Requirements:
Requirements for maintenance service.
Furnish service and maintenance of
(......item......) for (...time...) from Date
of Substantial Completion.
MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
Section 01700 - Execution Requirements:
Requirements for maintenance materials.
Furnish [two] [____] containers of ..........
EXTRA MATERIALS
Section 01700 - Execution Requirements:
Requirements for extra materials.
Furnish [two] [____] of ..........
PRODUCTS
(PRODUCT NAME)
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In this article, list (manufacturers) (fabricators) acceptable
for this project.
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Manufacturers:
[____________________________] Model
[________].
[____________________________] Model
[________].
[____________________________] Model [________]
Substitutions: [Section 01600 - Product
Requirements] [Not Permitted].
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Furnish materials in accordance with [[State]

[Municipality] of [________] [Highways] [Public
Work's] standards.]
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Edit the following descriptive specifications to identify
project requirements and to eliminate conflicts with
manufacturers products specified above.
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Product Description: .......

COMPONENTS
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ACCESSORIES
(Accessory): .....(Describe accessory).....;
(.....Product......), manufactured by
[________].
MIXES
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND COMPONENTS
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Select one or more of the following subparagraphs appropriate to
equipment requirements.
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Electrical Characteristics: In accordance with

Section 16150 and the following:
[[___]hp ([___] W).] [[___] rated load
amperes.]
[___] volts, [single] [three] phase, 60 Hz.
[___] amperes maximum [fuse size] [circuit
breaker size] [overcurrent protection].
[___] minimum circuit ampacity.
[___] percent minimum power factor at rated
load.
Motors: In accordance with Section 16225.
Controls: .....
Disconnect Switch: Factory mount disconnect switch
in [control panel] [on equipment].
FABRICATION
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(SHOP) (FACTORY) FINISHING
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FABRICATION TOLERANCES
..........
SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL (AND TESTS)
Section 01400 - Quality Requirements: Testing,
inspection and analysis requirements.
[Test] [and] [analyze] ....(item) ...
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[Inspect] [and] [test] for .....

Test samples in accordance with ....
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Use one or both of the following paragraphs to require owners
inspection or witnessing of test at factory.
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Make completed (product name) available for

inspection at manufacturers factory prior to
packaging for shipment. Notify Owner at least
seven days before inspection is allowed.
Allow witnessing of factory inspections and test at
manufacturers test facility.
Notify Owner
at least seven days before inspections and
tests are scheduled.
EXECUTION
EXAMINATION
Section 01300 - Administrative Requirements:
Verification of existing conditions before
starting work.
Verify .........
PREPARATION
Seal (cracks) .....
Clean (surfaces) ........
Apply (sealer) (conditioner) .....
EXISTING WORK
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Use this Article for demolition work of limited scope. For
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major or complicated demolition, consider specifying demolition

in Section 02225, only.
Carefully coordinate work specified in this Article to avoid
duplication in other sections.
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Remove exposed abandoned .....[, including

abandoned .... above accessible ceiling
finishes]. Cut .... flush with walls and
floors, and patch surfaces.
Disconnect abandoned .... and remove .... Remove
abandoned .... when connecting raceway is
abandoned and removed. Install blank cover for
remaining abandoned ....
Maintain access to existing .... and other
remaining active installations requiring
access. Modify installation or install access
panel [specified in Section 08310].
Extend existing .... installations using materials
and methods [compatible with existing
electrical installations, or] as specified.
Clean and repair existing [remaining] [or]
[reinstalled]......
(INSTALLATION) (APPLICATION) (ERECTION)
(Install) (Apply) (Erect) in accordance with
(reference standard).
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Install Work in accordance with [[State]

[Municipality] of [________] [Highways] [Public
Work's] standards.]
INTERFACE WITH OTHERPRODUCTS
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ERECTION TOLERANCES
Section 01400 - Quality Requirements: Tolerances.
Maximum Variation From (Indicated Position) (Plumb)
(......):
Maximum Offset From Indicated Alignment:

........

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

Section [01400 - Quality Requirements] [01700 Execution Requirements]: Field inspecting,
testing, adjusting, and balancing.
Inspect for .........
Test for ........
Adjust and balance ......
MANUFACTURER'S FIELD SERVICES
Section 01400 - Quality Requirements: Requirements
for manufacturers field services.
.........
ADJUSTING
Section 01700 - Execution Requirements:
Requirements for starting and adjusting.
Adjust (..........) so ..........
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CLEANING
Section 01700 - Execution Requirements:
Requirements for cleaning.
Clean .........
DEMONSTRATION
Section 01700 - Execution Requirements:
Requirements for demonstration and training.
Demonstrate ..............
PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK
Section 01700 - Execution Requirements:
Requirements for protecting finished Work.
Do not permit (traffic over unprotected floor
surface) (.........).
SCHEDULES
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Include schedule when .......
Consider the following examples when developing Project schedule.
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