OmniClass Construction Classification System

A multi-table framework for organizing information used by the architectural, engineering, and construction industry.

Useful for many applications from organizing library materials, product literature, and project information, to providing a classification structure for electronic databases.

MasterFormat for work results and UniFormat for elements.

<p>15 classification tables organized by segregating types of information about the built environment into a set of discrete, coordinated tables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Concepts are derived from internationally accepted standards developed by the International Organization for Standards (ISO).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A uniform classification system for organizing preliminary construction information into a standard order or sequence on the basis of systems and assemblies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Organizes construction information based on physical parts of a facility called systems and assemblies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>9 primary, or Level 1, categories that constitute a project.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Used to organize preliminary project descriptions and preliminary cost information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An organizational structure providing numbers and titles for the variety of subject matter necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a facility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provides a system of six-digit and eight-digit numbers and titles for organizing construction information into a standard order or sequence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Arranges related construction practices, or work results, into a series of 50 level 1 titles called Divisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Has assigned numbers and titles to Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Is used to locate subject titles and numbers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Addresses all different types of construction equally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Used for organizing specifications, organizing data by construction products manufacturers, and as a basis to organize construction costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Primary purpose is to provide a uniform system for the organization of information in Project Manuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provides a uniform approach to organizing specification text contained in a project manual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>PART 1 = General requirements PART 2 = Products and materials PART 3 = Installation or application</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Describes administrative, procedural, and temporary requirements unique to the section.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Describes products, materials, equipment, fabrications, mixes, systems, and assemblies, and their quality requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Describes installation or application, including preparatory actions and post-installation cleaning and protection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provides an orderly and uniform arrangement of text for each page of a specification section.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<ol> <li>Present text clearly &amp; at a density best suited for easy reading &amp; rapid reference. 2. Provide an acceptable standard suitable for use in specifications throughout the construction industry. 3. Provide a flexible format compatible with most current production techniques and electronic software.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A tool that allows manufacturers to self-report environmental attributes, certification, labels, Environmental Product Declarations (EPD®), and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in a consistent format.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>UniFormat to organize in early stages of project, Project Manual using MasterFormat, Subordinate is Section using SectionFormat, Sub-subordinate is Page using PageFormat.</p> Signup and view all the answers