DIVISION 01 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

This division includes general administrative and technical provisions that may not be listed
elsewhere and which may apply to more than one division. General requirements include
contractual / legal requirements, a summary of work to be done, an explanation of work to be
performed later, a description of meetings to be held (construction coordination meetings, scheduling
meetings, and progress meetings, for instance), quality control, and submittal.

DIVISION 02 — SITE CONSTRUCTION

Describes work to be done on the site, including soil testing, core drilling, standard penetration tests,
and seismic exploration. All of these tests must be conducted, and the requirements are expressed in
this division. The demolition of existing structures, materials, and debris is included in Division 2.

DIVISION 03 — CONCRETE
All concrete work is described in this division. The major subdivisions included under Division 3 are
concrete form work, expansion and contraction joints, cast-in-place concrete, specially placed
concrete, and recast concrete.

DIVISION 04 — MASONRY
Division 4 of the specifications deals with brick, stone, fire brick, glass brick, clay backing tile, and
ceramic veneer. Related topics such as joint reinforcement, mortar, anchors and tie systems, masonry
joints, control joints, and masonry accessories are also included.

DIVISION 05 — METALS
The metals used in the building are specified under Division 5. If the building has a steel structure,
the steel members are specified in this section. Metal roof decking, metal floor decking, and
permanent metal forms are described in this section.

DIVISION 06 — WOOD AND PLASTICS

Materials such as rough carpentry (framing), heavy timber construction, prefabricated structural
wood, finished carpentry, and architectural woodwork (cabinets and built-in woodwork) are
described in this division. Plastics are used in many ways in modern construction.

DIVISION 07 — THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

Division 7 contains written descriptions of roofing materials, waterproofing materials, flashing and
sheet metal trim, insulation, roof accessories, and sealants.

DIVISION 08 — DOORS AND WINDOWS

Metal doors and frames, wood and plastic doors, entrances and storefronts, metal windows, special
windows, wood and plastic windows, hardware and specialties, and glazing are the main areas of
concern in Division 8.

DIVISION 09 — FINISHES
Lath and plaster, gypsum wallboard, terrazzo, acoustical treatment, ceiling suspension systems, wood
flooring finishes, carpeting, special flooring, floor treatment, painting, special coatings, and wall
covering are found in this division of the specifications.

DIVISION 10 — SPECIALTIES
Division 10 of the specifications is a catch-all section. If items required for the construction do not
fall under the other divisions of the specifications, they are usually found in Division 10. Typical
items in this division are chalkboards and tack boards, louvers and vents, grilles and screens, pest
control, fireplaces, flagpoles, lockers, storage shelving, directional signage, and sun control devices.

DIVISION 11 — EQUIPMENT
Division 11 lists equipment which is normally furnished and installed by the general contractor as a
part of the construction of the building. Equipment described in this division includes maintenance
equipment, bank and vault equipment, food service equipment, vending equipment, athletic
equipment, laundry equipment, library equipment, medical equipment, waste handling equipment,
and loading dock equipment.

DIVISION 12 — FURNISHINGS
Major headings in this division are artwork, window treatment, fabrics, furniture, rugs and mats, and
furnishing accessories.

DIVISION 13 — SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

The description and necessary information for constructing special areas are given in this division.
Special construction areas include clean rooms, operating rooms in hospitals, incinerators,
instrumentation rooms, nuclear reactors, radiation treatment rooms, sound and vibration rooms,
vaults, and swimming pool spaces.

DIVISION 14 — CONVEYING SYSTEMS

Dumbwaiters, elevators, hoists and cranes, lifts, material handling systems, moving stairs and walks,
and pneumatic tube systems are typical items described in Division 14.

DIVISION 15 — MECHANICAL
Division 15 covers information on air conditioning, ventilating and heating in a building. The
mechanical division of the specifications generally has major sections consisting of general
provisions (general description of the work, procedures, etc.) basic materials and methods,
equipment, air distribution, piping, insulation, controls, and instrumentation.

DIVISION 16 — ELECTRICAL
The electrical division usually consists of general provisions, basic materials and methods, power
generation, power transmission, power service and distribution, lighting, special systems,
communications, controls, and instrumentation.