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Summary of SpecLink Contents - Masterformat 2004
As of Summer 2008 Update (6/01/2008)

The SpecLink database is divided into specification sections organized into Divisions corresponding to the 2004 edition of MasterFormat™; click here for a catalog listing using MasterFormat's 1995 edition. Click on the appropriate Division below to see full list of sections in that Division, along with a description of the contents of the section and the catalogs in which it is available. Click here for a summary of the latest updates.

Sections are available by subscription only unless otherwise indicated. Sections identified in the Catalogs column as "Free" are free of charge and can be viewed in the CD-ROM or Download version. See Ordering Info for cost of Catalogs.

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Total Number of Sections: 533
Division 00 - Procurement & Contracting Requirements  29 sections Division 12 - Furnishings 10 sections
Division 01 - General Requirements  36 sections Division 13 - Special Construction 10 sections
Division 02 - Existing Conditions  4 sections Division 14 - Conveying Equipment 8 sections
Division 03 - Concrete  16 sections Division 21 - Fire Suppression  9 sections
Division 04 - Masonry  12 sections Division 22 - Plumbing  15 sections
Division 05 - Metals  11 sections Division 23 - Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) 76 sections
Division 06 - Wood, Plastics, and Composites  13 sections Division 26 - Electrical  57 sections
Division 07 - Thermal & Moisture Protection 51 sections Division 27 - Communications 6 sections
Division 08 - Openings 38 sections Division 28 - Electronic Safety and Security  4 sections
Division 09 - Finishes 39 sections Division 31 - Earthwork 19 sections
Division 10 - Specialties  23 sections Division 32 - Exterior Improvements  21 sections
Division 11 - Equipment  12 sections Division 33 - Utilities 14 sections

Catalogs:
A=Architectural
S=Structural Engineering
C=Civil Engineering
L=Landscape Architecture
ME=Mechanical/Electrical
*=the Basics

Why is SpecLink available only as a single database?  Because the sections are interlinked to provide coordination for project specs. Subscriber updates are provided on CD-ROM.