{\rtf1\ansi \deff4\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f4\froman\fcharset0\fprq2 Times New Roman;}{\f5\fswiss\fcharset0\fprq2 Arial;}{\f15\froman\fcharset0\fprq2 CG Times;}}{\colortbl;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255; \red0\green255\blue255;\red0\green255\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;\red255\green0\blue0;\red255\green255\blue0;\red255\green255\blue255;\red0\green0\blue128;\red0\green128\blue128;\red0\green128\blue0;\red128\green0\blue128;\red128\green0\blue0; \red128\green128\blue0;\red128\green128\blue128;\red192\green192\blue192;}{\stylesheet{\widctlpar \f4\fs20 \snext0 Normal;}{\*\cs10 \additive Default Paragraph Font;}{\s34\widctlpar\tqc\tx4320\tqr\tx8640 \f4\fs20 \sbasedon0\snext34 footer;}{ \s35\widctlpar\tqc\tx4320\tqr\tx8640 \f4\fs20 \sbasedon0\snext35 header;}}{\info{\title \'09INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFICATION PREPARATION}{\author A.R.Raia}{\operator Erol Fox}{\creatim\yr1995\mo2\dy14\hr11\min7}{\revtim\yr1997\mo6\dy12\hr14\min24} {\printim\yr1995\mo2\dy14\hr11\min9}{\version4}{\edmins4}{\nofpages6}{\nofwords1623}{\nofchars9252}{\*\company CADSPEC Multimedia}{\vern57431}}\widowctrl\ftnbj\aenddoc\hyphhotz0\noextrasprl\prcolbl\cvmme\sprsspbf\brkfrm\swpbdr\hyphcaps0\fracwidth \fet0 \sectd \linex0\endnhere {\footer \pard\plain \s34\widctlpar\tqc\tx4320\tqr\tx8640 \f4\fs20 readme.doc 2/95 {\field{\*\fldinst page }{\fldrslt {\lang1024 6}}} \par }{\*\pnseclvl1\pnucrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl2\pnucltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl3\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl4\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl5 \pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl6\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl7\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl8\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl9\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\pard\plain \widctlpar\tqc\tx4680 \f4\fs20 {\f5\fs24 \tab }{\f5\fs24\ul INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFICATION PREPARATION}{\field\flddirty{\*\fldinst ref {\f5\fs24\ul private }}{\fldrslt }}{\f5\fs24 \par }\pard \widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs16 \par }{\f5\fs24 This package contains a master specification for du Pont CORIAN** in four different formats. This "section," when completed, will be included with other sections to form a complete "Project Manu\- al" which describes the entire construction. In comparing these formats, you will notice that they contain the same basic information presented in slightly different ways. The description of each specification will give you some information about appli \-cations for its use. \par }{\f5\fs16 \par }{\f5\fs24 There are common elements in each master specification that you may want to note: \par }{\f5\fs16 \par }\pard \fi-288\li288\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs16\dn4 *}{\f5\fs24 \tab Section numbering is based on the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) five-digit numbering system, using their 16-Division Format. The primary location for this Section is des\- ignated as 06650, entitled "Solid Polymer Fabrications." This Section would then appear in Division 6, Wood and Plas\- tics. An alternate location is Division 9, Finishes, Section 09540, "Special Surfaces." There is some latitude even beyond these designations. The specifier might prefer an even narrower scope heading such as "Solid Polymer Labo\- ratory Tops," depending on actual project requirements. \par }\pard \widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs16 \par }\pard \fi-288\li288\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs16\dn4 *}{\f5\fs24 \tab Basic section breakdown follows the CSI 3-Part Format. These three parts divide the information into assigned headings to facilitate usage by the reader since the information would always be in approximately the same format throughout the entire specifi cation. The three parts are: \par }\pard \widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs16 \par }\pard \fi-288\li288\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs24 \tab Part 1, General: Describes general requirements relative to the product or products to be specified; includes "housekeeping items." \par }\pard \widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs16 \par }\pard \fi-288\li288\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs24 \tab Part 2, Products: Lists materials which are acceptable for use, their characteristics and accessories; also describes shop fabrication of the materials. \par }\pard \widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs16 \par }\pard \fi-288\li288\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs24 \tab Part 3, Execution: Gives details of the material installation. \par }\pard \ri144\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs16\dn3 \par }\pard \fi-288\li288\ri144\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs16\dn4 *}{\f5\fs24 \tab In each section there a various notes and comments in }{\i\f5\fs24 italics }{\f5\fs24 which are included to assist the specifier in editing the master section for a project manual. Also, text surrounded by brackets [ ] indicate choices to be made by the specifier. In the final typed specification, all notes and brackets shoul d be removed and the text edited for the actual project require\-ments. \par \par \par }\pard \ri144\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs16 \par }{\f5\fs24 ** REGISTERED DU PONT TRADEMARK. \par \page In assisting an architectural firm in development of a specifica\- tion for CORIAN, you will probably be dealing with the firm's specification writer or the project architect. The level of assistance desired will vary, and some firms may desire to input o ne or more master sections into their word processing equipment to facilitate reuse. Others will want to use these master sec\-tions with some mo dification in text or format to create their own master sections particularly suited to the type of work they perform. \par \par You will encounter modifications of the formats presented here, but by understanding the basic differences between them, you will be in a position to assist in generating a specification for CORIAN which will fit the format being used by the specifier. \par \par For further discussion of specifications writing procedures, please refer to the CSI "Manual of Practice," published by the Construction Specifications Institute, 601 Madison Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, telephone 1/800-689-2900. \par \par \par }{\b\f5\fs24 The following specifications are available in hard copy and on the enclosed diskette in Word for Windows[tm] V 2.0 ( *.DOC) and MS-DOS Text w/Layout ( *.ASC) formats: \par }{\f5\fs24 \par }\trowd \trkeep \clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw15 \cellx3690\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw15 \cellx7470\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrl \brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw15 \cellx9720 \pard \widctlpar\intbl\tx0\tx288 {\b\f5\fs24 SPECIFICATION FORMAT\cell }\pard \qc\widctlpar\intbl\tx0\tx288 {\b\f5\fs24 APPLICATION\cell FILE NAME\cell }\pard \widctlpar\intbl { \f5\fs24 \row }\trowd \trkeep \clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw15 \cellx3690\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw15 \cellx7470\clbrdrt \brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw15 \cellx9720 \pard \widctlpar\intbl\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs24 \cell \cell \cell }\pard \widctlpar\intbl {\f5\fs24 \row }\pard \widctlpar\intbl\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs24 \tab - 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OPEN SPEC\cell }\pard \qc\widctlpar\intbl\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs24 ALL APPLICATIONS\cell SPMASALO.xxx\cell }\pard \widctlpar\intbl {\f5\fs24 \row }\pard \widctlpar\intbl\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs24 \cell }\pard \qc\widctlpar\intbl\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs24 VANITY TOPS\cell SPMASVO.xxx\cell }\pard \widctlpar\intbl {\f5\fs24 \row }\trowd \trkeep \clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw15 \cellx3690\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw15 \cellx7470\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw15 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw15 \cellx9720 \pard \widctlpar\intbl\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs24 \tab - CORIAN (CLOSED) SPEC\cell }\pard \qc\widctlpar\intbl\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs24 ALL APPLICATIONS\cell SPMASALC.xxx\cell }\pard \widctlpar\intbl {\f5\fs24 \row }\pard \ri144\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs24 \par \par }\pard \ri-630\widctlpar\tqc\tx4608 {\f5\fs24 \page }{\f5\fs22 \tab }{\f5\fs22\ul THE CSI PAGE FORMAT}{\f5\fs22 \par }\pard \ri-630\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs22 \par This format utilizes: \par \par }\pard \fi-288\ri-630\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs16\dn4 *}{\f5\fs22 \tab The CSI 16-Division Format. \par }{\f5\fs16\dn4 *}{\f5\fs22 \tab The CSI 3-Part Section Format. \par }{\f5\fs16\dn4 *}{\f5\fs22 \tab The CSI Page Format. \par }\pard \ri-630\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs22 \par This format is commonly used by architectural firms who work from CSI's "Spec-Text" Master Specification System and by those who generate their own office master systems. Variations of this format are common, but the basic principles remain unchanged. \par \par Note the basic outline within the three "Parts." Articles are numbered to correspond with the "Part" number, followed by Para\-graph and Subparagraph headings. The basic Article headings are per Masterformat. \par \par This specification incorporates two ideas promoted by CSI, "imperative mood" and "streamlining." \par \par }\pard \fi-288\ri-630\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs16\dn4 *}{\f5\fs22 \tab The imperative mood is basically a command format, using the action verb as the beginning of the sentence. Note the use of words such as "submit ," "provide" and "install" as the first words of these Paragraphs. \par }\pard \ri-630\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs22 \par }\pard \fi-288\ri-630\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs16\dn4 *}{\f5\fs22 \tab Streamlining reduces verbiage in the document. The most obvi\- ous indication of streamlining is omission of the familiar "The Contractor shall." This format uses the colon to help identify the topic being discussed, allowing quick scanning of the text by the reader. \par }\pard \ri-630\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs22 \par In Paragraph 2.01, A., note that one or more \ldblquote products" can be speci\-fied. When only one product is listed, such as CORIAN\'ae Surfaces, the spec is called a "Proprietary Specifica\- tion" in that it names the product selected. The characteristics and uses of the product follow in Article 2.01. \par \par Often the specifier will want to include products other than CORIAN in his specification, and in some cases he may be required by law or by the owner to "open up the spec." This can be accom\- plished by actually listing other products in Paragraph 2.01, A., or by the following method: \par \par *Delete Paragraph 2.01, A., entirely. The specification then becomes a "Descriptive Specification" since it describes the material to be used rather than naming it. This format actual\- ly uses a combination of description and reference standard (Fed. Spec. WW-P-541E/GEN) and performance criteria (2.01, K.) to specify the product. In this \par case, any product which meets the description and performance criteria specified may be used. \par \par When preparing a single source CORIAN specification, it may be desirable to the specifier to eliminate the performance charac\-teristics given in 2.01, I. This will su bstantially shorten the project specification without changing its intent as to the product specified. \par }\pard \ri-630\widctlpar\tqc\tx4608 {\f5\fs22 \page \tab }{\f5\fs22\ul MASTERSPEC FORMAT}{\f5\fs22 \par }\pard \ri144\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs22 \par This format utilizes: \par \par }\pard \fi-288\li288\ri144\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs16\dn4 *}{\f5\fs22 \tab The CSI 16-Division Format. \par }{\f5\fs16\dn4 *}{\f5\fs22 \tab The CSI 3-Part Section Format. \par }{\f5\fs16\dn4 *}{\f5\fs22 \tab The Masterspec Page Format. \par }\pard \ri144\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs22 \par This format is commonly used by architectural firms who subscribe to AIA's Masterspec Master Specification System. \par \par Note that the primary differences in appearance between the CSI Page Format and the Masterspec Format are the omission of Article and Paragraph designations and the use of underlining for Arti\- cles, Paragraphs and lead-in headings. Otherwise, the two are very similar. \par \par Refer to the CSI Page Format discussion for information regarding preparation of a project specification. \par }\pard \ri-360\widctlpar\tqc\tx4608 {\f5\fs22 \page \tab }{\f5\fs22\ul CORPS OF ENGINEERS FORMAT}{\f5\fs22 \par }\pard \ri-360\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs22 \par This format utilizes: \par \par }\pard \fi-288\li288\ri-360\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs16\dn4 *}{\f5\fs22 \tab The CSI 16-Division Format. \par }{\f5\fs16\dn4 *}{\f5\fs22 \tab The CSI 3-Part Section Format. \par }{\f5\fs16\dn4 *}{\f5\fs22 \tab The Corps of Engineers Page Format. \par }\pard \ri-360\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs22 \par This format is utilized by architects and engineers who are in\-volved with projects of the Army Corps of Engineers. Variations of this format are common with other government agencies. This format is slowly being replaced by the SPECS-INTACT format. \par \par Note that this format differs substantially in layout and appear\-ance from the CSI and Masterspec Formats. While this format uses the three-part idea, Article headings do not follow the Part numbering in sequence. \par \par Note that the first Article encountered is entitled "Applicable Publications." This Article lists all publications referenced in the Section, along with dates and titles. \par \par This format does not use either imperative mood or streamlining. Rather it uses "indicative mood," passive voice, with full sen\-tences rather than abbreviated type. Note the use of the word "shall" rather than direct use of action verbs. \par \par In Article 6, note that the proprietary specification is elimi\-nated. Government specs do not allow the use of product names but rely on descriptive, performance or reference standard speci\-fications to relay the project requirements. This Master Section utilizes all of the above to convey the message. Refer to fur\-ther discussion under CSI Page Format discussion. \par \par In dealing with government specifications in general, be alert to minor differences in wording and references. For instance, in most cases reference is made to the "Contracting Officer" instead of the Architect. \par \par Note the letters in parentheses in the right margin. These refer to specifier notes at the end of the Section, in lieu of notes included and indented in the basic text. These notes should be consulted as the specification is prepared. These margin desig\-nations as well as the page of "General Notes" are deleted in editing. \par \par }\pard \ri-450\widctlpar\tqc\tx4608 {\f5\fs24 \page }{\f5\fs22 \tab }{\f5\fs22\ul SPECSINTACT FORMAT}{\f5\fs22 \par }\pard \ri-450\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs22 \par This format utilizes: \par \par }\pard \fi-288\li288\ri-450\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs16\dn4 *}{\f5\fs22 \tab The CSI 16-Division Format. \par }{\f5\fs16\dn4 *}{\f5\fs22 \tab The CSI 3-Part Section Format. \par }{\f5\fs16\dn4 *}{\f5\fs22 \tab The SPECSINTACT Page Format. \par }\pard \ri-450\widctlpar\tx0\tx288 {\f5\fs22 \par This format is utilized by architects and engineers who are in\-volved with projects for the Navy (NAVFAC), NASA and some Army and Corps of Engineers projects. Variations of this format are being used by other government agencies. \par \par Note that this format differs substantially in layout and appear\-ance from the other formats. \par \par The first Article is entitled "SUMMARY". Please see the note relating to use of this Article within the text as well as Note #9 under "GENERAL NOTES" at the end of the Section. \par \par The second Article encountered is entitled "REFERENCES." This Article lists all publications referenced in the Section, along with dates and titles. \par \par In the third Article, "SUBMITTALS", the letters and numbers, (i.e. SD-50 for Samples is a reference to Section 01300, "Submittals". See Note #12 under "GENERAL NOTES" for more explanation. \par \par This format uses indicative mood. \par \par In Article 2.1, note that the proprietary specification is elimi\-nated. Government specs do not allow the use of product names but rely on descriptive, performance or reference standard speci\- fications to relay the project requirements. This Master Section utilizes all of the above to convey the message. Refer to fur\-ther discussion under CSI Page Format discussion. \par \par In dealing with government specifications in general, be alert to minor differences in wording and references. See the note pertaining to the "Contracting Officer" in the text under 1.3. \par \par Be sure to study the "GENERAL NOTES" and "CRITERIA NOTES" for instructions for use of this document. \par \par }\pard \widctlpar \par }