Unit 6 Specifications and Building Codes

Question 1

ASTM International

Answer 1

Organization responsible for setting criteria for the quality of structural materials. Formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).

Question 2

building codes

Answer 2

Laws and standards specifying requirements for building construction.

Question 3

Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)

Answer 3

Organization of professionals responsible for the development of standards for specification writing and data identification in the construction industry.

Question 4

divisions

Answer 4

Major construction categories identified within the MasterFormat® specification writing standard.

Question 5

MasterFormat®

Answer 5

A standard identification system for organizing content documenting requirements, products, and activities used in the construction industry.

Question 6

specifications

Answer 6

The written directions issued by architects or engineers to establish general conditions, standards, and detailed instructions to be used on a project.