10 Questions
Which CSI MasterFormat Division involves bulk materials handling and conveying equipment?
Division 41
In CSI MasterFormat, which division includes paving, curbing, and landscaping?
Division 32
Which division in CSI MasterFormat involves rail transport and signaling?
Division 35
Under CSI MasterFormat, which division would typically involve the installation of water and sewer piping?
Division 31
Which CSI MasterFormat division would most likely cover marine construction activities like dams and dredging?
Division 35
In the context of CSI MasterFormat, which division would focus on shoring, pile driving, and caissons?
Division 31
CSI MasterFormat Division 36 through 39 are generally reserved for what purpose?
Other types of work not specified elsewhere
Which division within CSI MasterFormat would likely involve the installation of piping for fuel distribution utilities?
Division 33
'Coastal and waterway construction' would typically fall under which CSI MasterFormat division?
Division 35
'Specialty gas and liquid process piping' would most likely be detailed in which CSI MasterFormat division?
'Process Integration'
Study Notes
MasterFormat Overview
- MasterFormat is divided into 5 subgroups: General Requirements, Facilities Construction, Facilities Services, Site and Infrastructure, and Process Equipment.
- Each subgroup consists of multiple divisions, which are further broken down into levels.
CSI MasterFormat 50 Divisions
- Division 00: Bidding requirements, forms, and procedures.
- Division 01: General construction requirements.
- Division 02-49: Technical specifications.
Organizing Specifications by CSI MasterFormat
- Division 00: Procurement and Contracting Requirements - includes advertisement for bids, invitation to bid, instruction to bidders, and more.
- Division 01: General Requirements - includes summary of the work, definitions and standards, project coordination, meetings, schedules, and more.
Existing Conditions and General Requirements
- Division 02: Existing Conditions - includes site surveys, geotechnical reports, salvage of materials, and more.
- Division 01 also addresses pricing issues, such as unit prices, alternates, and allowances.
Technical Specifications
- Divisions 02-49: Technical specifications describe the products, equipment, and systems to be installed in the project.
- Each division is detailed into subdivisions, and each is described in three parts: General, Products, and Execution.
Working Drawings
- Working drawings are part of the contract documents and include graphic representations of the design professional's intent.
- They include plans that illustrate the project, allowing estimators to determine quantities.
- A thorough review of the drawings can reveal discrepancies, conflicting information, or omissions, and helps determine whether to proceed with bidding.
Test your knowledge of the CSI MasterFormat subgroups, divisions, and how specifications are organized. Learn about the breakdown and compilation of work in the different divisions and levels within the MasterFormat.
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