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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
Current DC 0 Facility Design Criteria Primary, fundamental statements of design criteria; start here. BSD DC Aug 11
Current DC 00 Spaces Definitions of space types; cross-reference to project program. BSD DC Feb 10
Current DC A Substructure Criteria Elements below grade or in contact with ground; to back side of interior finishes. BSD DC Apr 10
Current DC B1 Superstructure Criteria Structural elements above grade. BSD DC Jul 11
Current DC B2 Exterior Enclosure Criteria Non-structural vertical enclosure, windows, other openings, etc. BSD Free Aug 11
Current DC B3 Exterior Doors Criteria Exterior doors and components to complete door openings; door hardware criteria. BSD DC Jul 11
Current DC B4 Roofing Criteria Roof coverings, openings, & fixtures; insulation, gutters, skylights, hatches, etc. BSD DC Mar 11
REV DC C Interiors Criteria Criteria that apply to all interior work except services. BSD DC Nov 11
Current DC C1 Interior Doors Criteria All types of interior doors, door hardware. BSD DC Jul 11
Current DC C2 Interior Finishes Criteria Applied finishes and suspended ceilings. BSD DC Jul 11
Current DC C31 Information Fixtures Criteria Signage, visual display surfaces, communications fixtures. BSD DC Jul 11
Current DC C32 Storage Fixtures Criteria Cabinetry, wardrobe units, closet fixtures, lockers, fixed shelving, mailboxes. BSD DC Feb 10
Current DC C33 Window Treatment Criteria Blinds, shades, shutters, curtain tracks, etc; to control view/natural light. BSD DC Feb 11
Current DC C34 Fixed Seating Criteria Audience, conference, & lounge seating; pews, benches, other types. BSD DC May 11
Current DC D11 People-Moving Equipment Criteria Elevators, escalators, and other equipment primarily for moving people. BSD DC Apr 10
Current DC D12 Material Handling and Maintenance Conveying Equipment Criteria Conveying equipment primarily used for maintenance access and material handling. BSD DC Feb 10
Current DC D2 Fire Suppression Criteria Sprinklers, standpipes, and other extinguishing systems. BSD DC May 11
Current DC D3 Plumbing Criteria Domestic water, sanitary sewer, rainwater, fixtures, pool/fountain, lab. BSD DC Aug 11
REV DC D4 HVAC Criteria Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning; energy supply; smoke control. BSD DC Nov 11
Current DC D5 Integrated Automation Criteria Facility controls that combine two or more other control systems (outline only). BSD DC Feb 10
Current DC D6 Electrical Criteria Power, distribution, lighting, lightning protection, special grounding, cathodic prot. BSD DC May 11
Current DC D7 Communications Criteria General voice, data, sound reinforcement, television, and clock systems. BSD DC May 11
Current DC D8 Electronic Safety and Security Criteria Fire alarm, access control, intrusion detection, and remote surveillance. BSD DC Apr 10
Current DC E1 Equipment Criteria General equipment found in many occupancies; residential equipment. BSD DC Aug 11
Current DC E11 Food Service Equipment Criteria Commercial/Institutional; refrig, storage, prep, serving, cleaning; exhaust hoods. BSD DC Apr 10
Current DC E19 Other Equipment Criteria Criteria for other equipment (outline only). List from Masterformat provided. BSD DC Feb 10
Current DC E2 Furnishings Criteria Criteria for all types of loose furnishings (outline only). BSD DC Feb 10
REV DC G Site Criteria All types of sitework related to building construction, including site services. BSD DC Nov 11
REV DC G1 Site Improvements Criteria Pavements, fences, site furnishings, landscaping, irrigation. BSD DC Nov 11
Current DC G2 Site Services Criteria Site portions of building services, campus services. BSD DC Apr 10
Current DC H Process Criteria Criteria for process equipment and services (outline only). BSD DC Feb 10
Current DC 999 Design Criteria Template Section Outline for user-added criteria sections. BSD DC Feb 10

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