Typically, a specification is organized by sections. The sections listed here are common. Vicki, tell me what you know about the structure of specifications.
Specifications are written in a structured format. One format that is used comes from an organization named the Construction Specification Institute, or CSI. This is an organization that maintains standards of construction language used in building specifications and documents.
CSI has developed a standardized numbering system called Master Format for identifying requirements, products, and activities used in the construction industry. The Master Format uses a six-digit numbering system we refer to as divisions and is broken down by levels. There are 50 related divisions in the CSI format. From my understanding, not all division numbers are used. That's right, Vicki.
Some division numbers are not used because they are being reserved for future expansion. Let's review the structure in detail using Division 25, Integrated Automation, as an example. Each section represents a level. Level 1, the first two numbers, in this example 25, represents the top level and identifies the division. The remaining numbers, levels 2 through 4, and their corresponding titles, represent the remaining levels of detail and are used to identify related areas of information within the division.
Let's review what we discussed before moving on to the next lesson.