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MasterSpec Section Components

MasterSpec Full-length and Short-form libraries include master specification section text:

  • Section Text: Master guide specifications in three-part CSI format along with editor's notes (instructions) and cross-references to Evaluations. Simply edit the section text for in-house or project-specific specifications. If applicable, users may also access PRODUCT MasterSpec sections (custom edited sections that present product manufacturers' information).

Each Full- length and Short-form Section Text comes with a companion set of Supporting Documents, including:

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  • Cover: Overview of section scope, content, and summary of changes since the last edition .
  • Evaluations: Qualitative overview of products and discussion of recent technologies, including:
    • Testing procedures and applicable codes
    • Application and implementation suggestions
    • Environmental considerations, green building, or LEED information
    • References and standards
    • Direct links to the manufacturer and standards organizations
  • Drawing Coordination Checklist: A checklist of items to coordinate this section with the drawings.
  • Specification Coordination Checklist: Checklist of items to coordinate this section with other sections..

The MasterSpec Small Project library includes:

  • Section Text: Very brief specifications. Simply edit the section text for your in-house or project-specific specifications.

Optional Supporting Documents may be added to your Small Project license, consisting of:

View sample Small Project Supporting Documents

  • Cover: Overview of section scope, content, and summary of changes since the last edition.
  • Evaluations: Qualitative overview of products and discussion of recent technologies. Includes:
    • Testing procedures and applicable codes
    • Application and implementation suggestions
    • Environmental considerations, green building, or LEED information
    • References and standards
    • Direct links to the manufacturer and standards organizations
  • Drawing Coordination Checklist: A checklist of items to coordinate this section with the drawings.

Section Components by Section Type

Section Component
Full Length
Short Form
Outline
Small Project
Section Text
Supporting Documents
Cover
 
optional*
Evaluations
 
optional*
Drawing Coordination Checklist
 
optional*

Specification Coordination Checklist
   

* NOTE: Optional items are part of the Small Project Supporting Documents which may be added to the Small Project library for an additional fee.