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Summary of SpecLink Contents - Masterformat 2004

Design Criteria

Sections in this Division = 32

Catalog Key: A=Architectural, S=Structural Engineering, C=Civil Engineering, L=Landscape Architecture, ME=Mechanical/Electrical, # or DC=Design Criteria

Status Number Title Synopsis Author Catalogs Updated
REV DC 0 Facility Design Criteria Primary, fundamental statements of design criteria; start here. BSD DCMay 10
Current DC 00 Spaces Definitions of space types; cross-reference to project program. BSD DCFeb 10
REV DC 999 Design Criteria Template Section Outline for user-added criteria sections. BSD DCApr 10
REV DC A Substructure Criteria Elements below grade or in contact with ground; to back side of interior finishes. BSD DCApr 10
REV DC B1 Superstructure Criteria Structural elements above grade. BSD DCApr 10
Current DC B2 Exterior Enclosure Criteria Non-structural vertical enclosure, windows, other openings, etc. BSD Free Feb 10
REV DC B3 Exterior Doors Criteria Exterior doors and components to complete door openings; door hardware criteria. BSD DCApr 10
REV DC B4 Roofing Criteria Roof coverings, openings, & fixtures; insulation, gutters, skylights, hatches, etc. BSD DCApr 10
Current DC C Interiors Criteria Criteria that apply to all interior work except services. BSD DCFeb 10
REV DC C1 Interior Doors Criteria All types of interior doors, door hardware. BSD DCApr 10
Current DC C2 Interior Finishes Criteria Applied finishes and suspended ceilings. BSD DCFeb 10
Current DC C31 Information Fixtures Criteria Signage, visual display surfaces, communications fixtures. BSD DCFeb 10
REV DC C32 Storage Fixtures Criteria Cabinetry, wardrobe units, closet fixtures, lockers, fixed shelving, mailboxes. BSD DCApr 10
Current DC C33 Window Treatment Criteria Blinds, shades, interior shutters, curtain tracks, & other devices to control view and natural light. BSD DCFeb 10
REV DC C34 Fixed Seating Criteria Audience, conference, & lounge seating; pews, benches, and other types of fixed seating. BSD DCApr 10
Current DC D11 People-Moving Equipment Criteria Elevators, escalators, and other equipment primarily for moving people. BSD DCFeb 10
REV DC D12 Material Handling and Maintenance Conveying Equipment Criteria Conveying equipment primarily used for maintenance access and material handling. BSD DCApr 10
Current DC D2 Fire Suppression Criteria Sprinklers, standpipes, and other extinguishing systems. BSD DCFeb 10
REV DC D3 Plumbing Criteria Domestic water, sanitary sewer, rainwater, fixtures, pool/fountain, lab. BSD DCApr 10
Current DC D4 HVAC Criteria Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning; energy supply; smoke control. BSD DCFeb 10
REV DC D5 Integrated Automation Criteria Facility controls that combine two or more other control systems (outline only). BSD DCApr 10
REV DC D6 Electrical Criteria Electrical power and distribution, artificial lighting, lightning protection, special grounding, cathodic protection. BSD DCApr 10
REV DC D7 Communications Criteria General voice, data, sound reinforcement, television, and clock systems. BSD DCApr 10
REV DC D8 Electronic Safety and Security Criteria Fire alarm, access control, intrusion detection, and remote surveillance. BSD DCApr 10
REV DC E1 Equipment Criteria General equipment found in many occupancies; residential equipment. BSD DCApr 10
Current DC E11 Food Service Equipment Criteria Commercial/Institutional; refrig, storage, prep, serving, cleaning; exhaust hoods. BSD DCFeb 10
Current DC E19 Other Equipment Criteria Criteria for other equipment (outline only). List from Masterformat provided. BSD DCFeb 10
REV DC E2 Furnishings Criteria Criteria for all types of loose furnishings (outline only). BSD DCMay 10
REV DC G Site Criteria All types of sitework related to building construction, including site services. BSD DCMay 10
REV DC G1 Site Improvements Criteria Pavements, fences, site furnishings, landscaping, irrigation. BSD DCApr 10
Current DC G2 Site Services Criteria Site portions of building services, campus services. BSD DCFeb 10
Current DC H Process Criteria Criteria for process equipment and services (outline only). BSD DCFeb 10

Section numbers and titles conform to MasterFormat™, 2004 edition, copyright CSI/CSC, The Construction Specifications Institute.
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