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Specifications

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The written technical standards describing the quality and type of all materials and work required on a project.

Definition

Specifications are the written technical requirements for materials, products, systems, and workmanship quality that supplement the drawings in defining the complete scope of a construction project. They are organized according to CSI MasterFormat divisions and sections. Specifications take precedence over drawings for quality and material requirements.

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