16 Divisions of Construction

Division 1 - General Requirements

01100 - Summary
01200 - Price and Payment Procedures
01300 - Administrative Requirements
01400 - Quality Requirements
01500 - Temporary Facilities and Controls
01600 - Product Requirements
01700 - Execution Requirements
01800 - Facility Operation
01900 - Facility Decommissioning

This division contains general administrative and technical provisions that may not be listed
elsewhere and which may apply to more than one division. It also includes a description of temporary
facilities, preparation of the job site for construction, and details how the job is to be closed out when
construction is completed. General requirements include contractual/ legal requirements, a summary of
work to be done, an explanation of work to be performed later, a description of meetings to be held, quality
control, and submittal.

Division 2 - Site Construction
02050 - Basic Site Materials and Methods
02100 - Site Remediation
02200 - Site Preparation
02300 - Earthwork
02400 - Tunneling, Boring and Jacking
02450 - Foundation and Load-Bearing Elements
02500 - Utility Services
02600 - Drainage and Containment
02700 - Bases, Ballasts, Pavements and Appurtenances
02800 - Site Improvements and Amenities
02900 - Planting
02950 - Site Restoration and Rehabilitation

This division describes work to be done on the site, including soil testing, core drilling, and
standard penetration tests, and seismic exploration. All of these tests must be conducted, and the
requirements are expressed in this division. The demolition of existing structures, materials, and debris is
included in Division 2. Site improvements such as fences, gates, guardrails, lighting, and irrigation systems
(site watering systems) are also included in this division.



Division 3 - Concrete
03050 - Basic Concrete Materials and Methods
03100 - Concrete Forms and Accessories
03200 - Concrete Reinforcement
03300 - Cast-In-Place Concrete
03400 - Precast Concrete
03500 - Cementitious Decks and Underlayment
03600 - Grouts
03700 - Mass Concrete
03900 - Concrete Restoration and Cleaning

This division describes all the concrete work to be done. The major subdivisions included under
Division 3 are concrete form work, expansion and contraction joints, cast-in-place concrete, specially
placed concrete, and recast concrete.

Division 4 - Masonry
04050 - Basic Masonry Materials and Methods
04200 - Masonry Units
04400 - Stone
04500 - Refractories
04600 - Corrosion-Resistant Masonry
04700 - Simulated Masonry
04800 - Masonry Assemblies
04900 - Masonry Restoration and Cleaning

This division deals with brick, stone, fire brick, glass brick, clay backing tile, and ceramic veneer.
In short it is all about masonry works. Related topics such as joint reinforcement, mortar, anchors and tie
systems, masonry joints, control joints, and masonry accessories are also included.

Division 5 - Metals
05050 - Basic Metal Materials and Methods
05100 - Structural Metal Framing
05200 - Metal Joists
05300 - Metal Deck
05400 - Cold-Formed Metal Framing
05500 - Metal Fabrications
05600 - Hydraulic Fabrications
05700 - Ornamental Metal
05800 - Expansion Control
05900 - Metal Restoration and Cleaning

This division deals with the metals used in the building. If the building has a steel structure, the
steel members are specified in this section. Metal roof decking, metal floor decking, and permanent metal
forms are described in this section. Metal fabrications such as stairs, handrails, railings, gratings, castings,
and lintels are included in this division. In some cases, ornamental metals are used for these fabrications
and are described in detail in this section.

Division 6 - Wood and Plastics
06050 - Basic Wood and Plastic Materials and Methods
06100 - Rough Carpentry
06200 - Finish Carpentry
06400 - Architectural Woodwork
06500 - Structural Plastics
06600 - Plastic Fabrications
06900 - Wood and Plastic Restoration and Cleaning

This division describes the materials such as rough carpentry (framing), heavy timber construction,
prefabricated structural wood, finished carpentry, and architectural woodwork (cabinets and built-in
woodwork). Plastics are used in many ways in modern construction. This section of the specifications is
focused to such items as joists, studs, columns, beams, hangers, connecting devices, and other
miscellaneous plastic items not specifically identified under other headings.


Division 7 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
07050 - Basic Thermal and Moisture Protection Materials and Methods
07100 - Damproofing and Waterproofing
07200 - Thermal Protection
07300 - Shingles, Roof Tiles, and Roof Coverings
07400 - Roofing and Siding Panels
07500 - Membrane Roofing
07600 - Flashing and Sheet Metal
07700 - Roof Specialties and Accessories
07800 - Fire and Smoke Protection
07900 - Joint Sealers

This division contains written descriptions of roofing materials, waterproofing materials, flashing
and sheet metal trim, insulation, roof accessories, and sealants.

Division 8 - Doors and Windows
08050 - Basic Door and Window Materials and Methods
08100 - Metal Doors and Frames
08200 - Wood and Plastic Doors
08300 - Specialty Doors
08400 - Entrances and Storefronts
08500 - Windows
08600 - Skylights
08700 - Hardware
08800 - Glazing
08900 - Glazed Curtain Wall

This division is concerned about metal doors and frames, wood and plastic doors, entrances and
storefronts, metal windows, special windows, wood and plastic windows, hardware and specialties, and
glazing to be used.

Division 9 - Finishes
09050 - Basic Finish Materials and Methods
09100 - Metal Support Assemblies
09200 - Plaster and Gypsum Board
09300 - Tile
09400 - Terrazzo
09500 - Ceilings
09600 - Flooring
09700 - Wall Finishes
09800 - Acoustical Treatment
09900 - Paints and Coatings

This division deals with finishes like lath and plaster, gypsum wallboard, terrazzo, acoustical
treatment, ceiling suspension systems, wood flooring finishes, carpeting, special flooring, floor treatment,
painting, special coatings, and wall covering.

Division 10 - Specialties
10100 - Visual Display Boards
10150 - Compartments and Cubicles
10200 - Louvers and Vents
10240 - Grilles and Screens
10250 - Service Walls
10260 - Wall and Corner Guards
10270 - Access Flooring
10290 - Pest Control
10300 - Fireplaces and Stoves
10340 - Manufactured Exterior Specialties
10350 - Flagpoles
10400 - Identification Devices
10450 - Pedestrian Control Devices
10500 - Lockers
10520 - Fire Protection Specialties
10530 - Protective Covers
10550 - Postal Specialties
10600 - Partitions
10670 - Storage Shelving
10700 - Exterior Protection
10750 - Telephone Specialties
10800 - Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Specialties
10880 - Scales
10900 - Wardrobe and Closet Specialties

This division is a catch-all section. If items required for the construction do not fall under the other
divisions of the specifications, they are usually found in this division. Typical items in this division are
chalkboards and tack boards, louvers and vents, grilles and screens, pest control, fireplaces, flagpoles,
lockers, storage shelving, directional signage, and sun control devices.

Division 11 - Equipment
11010 - Maintenance Equipment
11020 - Security and Vault Equipment
11030 - Teller and Service Equipment
11040 - Ecclesiastical Equipment
11050 - Library Equipment
11060 - Theater and Stage Equipment
11070 - Instrumental Equipment
11080 - Registration Equipment
11090 - Checkroom Equipment
11100 - Mercantile Equipment
11110 - Commercial Laundry and Dry Cleaning Equipment
11120 - Vending Equipment
11130 - Audio-Visual Equipment
11140 - Vehicle Service Equipment
11150 - Parking Control Equipment
11160 - Loading Dock Equipment
11170 - Solid Waste Handling Equipment
11190 - Detention Equipment
11200 - Water Supply and Treatment Equipment
11280 - Hydraulic Gates and Valves
11300 - Fluid Waste Treatment and Disposal Equipment
11400 - Food Service Equipment
11450 - Residential Equipment
11460 - Unit Kitchens
11470 - Darkroom Equipment
11480 - Athletic, Recreational, and Therapeutic Equipment
11500 - Industrial and Process Equipment
11600 - Laboratory Equipment
11650 - Planetarium Equipment
11660 - Observatory Equipment
11680 - Office Equipment
11700 - Medical Equipment
11780 - Mortuary Equipment
11850 - Navigation Equipment
11870 - Agricultural Equipment
11900 - Exhibit Equipment

This division lists equipment which is normally furnished and installed by the general contractor as
a part of the construction of the building. Equipment described in this division includes maintenance
equipment, bank and vault equipment, food service equipment, vending equipment, athletic equipment,
laundry equipment, library equipment, medical equipment, waste handling equipment, and loading dock
equipment.




Division 12 - Furnishings
12050 - Fabrics
12100 - Art
12300 - Manufactured Casework
12400 - Furnishings and Accessories
12500 - Furniture
12600 - Multiple Seating
12700 - Systems Furniture
12800 - Interior Plants and Planters
12900 - Furnishings Restoration and Repair

This division includes artwork, window treatment, fabrics, furniture, rugs and mats, and furnishing
accessories.


Division 13 - Special Construction
13010 - Air-Supported Structures
13020 - Building Modules
13030 - Special Purpose Rooms
13080 - Sound, Vibration, and Seismic Control
13090 - Radiation Protection
13100 - Lightning Protection
13110 - Cathodic Protection
13120 - Pre-Engineered Structures
13150 - Swimming Pools
13160 - Aquariums
13165 - Aquatic Park Facilities
13170 - Tubs and Pools
13175 - Ice Rinks
13185 - Kennels and Animal Shelters
13190 - Site-Constructed Incinerators
13200 - Storage Tanks
13220 - Filter Underdrains and Media
13230 - Digester Covers and Appurtenances
13240 - Oxygenation Systems
13260 - Sludge Conditioning Systems
13280 - Hazardous Material Remediation
13400 - Measurement and Control Instrumentation
13500 - Recording Instrumentation
13550 - Transportation Control Instrumentation
13600 - Solar and Wind Energy Equipment
13700 - Security Access and Surveillance
13800 - Building Automation and Control
13850 - Detection and Alarm
13900 - Fire Suppression


In division 13, it includes the description and necessary information for constructing special areas.
Special construction areas include clean rooms, operating rooms in hospitals, incinerators, instrumentation
rooms, nuclear reactors, radiation treatment rooms, sound and vibration rooms, vaults, and swimming pool
spaces.




Division 14 - Conveying Systems
14100 - Dumbwaiters
14200 - Elevators
14300 - Escalators and Moving Walks
14400 - Lifts
14500 - Material Handling
14600 - Hoists and Cables
14700 - Turntables
14800 - Scaffolding
14900 Transportation

This division includes dumbwaiters, elevators, hoists and cranes, lifts, material handling systems,
moving stairs and walks, and pneumatic tube systems to be used.




Division 15 - Mechanical
15050 - Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods
15100 - Building Service Piping
15200 - Process Piping
15300 - Fire Protection Piping
15400 - Plumbing Fixtures and Equipment
15500 - Heat-Generation Equipment
15600 - Refrigeration Equipment
15700 - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Equipment
15800 - Air Distribution
15900 - HVAC Instrumentation and Controls
15950 - Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing

This division covers information on air conditioning, ventilating and heating in a building. The
mechanical division of the specifications generally has major sections consisting of general provisions
(general description of the work, procedures, etc.) basic materials and methods, equipment, air distribution,
piping, insulation, controls, and instrumentation.





Division 16 - Electrical
16050 - Basic Electrical Materials and Methods
16100 - Wiring Methods
16200 - Electrical Power
16300 - Transmission and Distribution
16400 - Low-Voltage Distribution
16500 - Lighting
16700 - Communications
16800 - Sound and Video

This division usually consists of general provisions, basic materials and methods, power
generation, power transmission, power service and distribution, lighting, special systems, communications,
controls, and instrumentation.


Sources:

Construction Specifications Writing: Principles and Procedures By Mark Kalin, Robert S. Weygant,
Harold J. Rosen, John R. Regener
Building Construction Illustrated By Francis D. K. Ching
Construction Jobsite Management By William R. Mincks, Hal Johnston
http://www.archtoolbox.com
http://e-book.lib.sjtu.edu.cn













Technological Institute of the Philippines
938 Aurora Blvd. Cubao, Quezon City
Architecture & Drafting Technology Department
A.Y.: 2013-2014 2nd Semester


Assignment no.1

16 DIVISIONS OF CONSTRUCTION

AR 322S1 / AR32FC2


Submitted by:
Coronado, Nerinel M.

Submitted to:
Arch. Omar C. Tubayan Jr.

Date of Submission:
November 16, 2013