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Master Construction Specifications

Construction specification templates are available for use in conjunction with the design and construction of installations at all M. D. Anderson Cancer Center facilities. Users of these documents are responsible for utilizing the proper version of a Master Construction Specification section for each project. The version of a specification section that is posted on this site at the time that the Design Development phase begins for a given project shall be used in the preparation of construction documents and for the purchasing of products, materials and/or equipment for installation.


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CURRENT MASTER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
A - Procurement and Contracting Requirements Group
DIVISION TITLE
00 Procurement and Contracting Requirements
B - Specifications Group
DIVISION TITLE
01 General Requirements
02 Existing Conditions
03 Concrete
04 Masonry
05 Metals
06 Wood, Plastics and Composites
07 Thermal and Moisture Protection
08 Openings
09 Finishes
10 Specialties
11 Equipment
12 Furnishings
13 Special Construction
14 Conveying Equipment
20 Common Fire Suppression, Plumbing and HVAC Requirements
21 Fire Suppression
22 Plumbing
23 Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
25 Integrated Automation
26 Electrical
27 Communications
28 Electronic Safety and Security
31 Earthwork
32 Exterior Improvements
33 Utilities

NOTE: These Specifications are intended for use only in connection with work performed for M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS
Go to top of page     DIVISION 00 INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION POSTED
00 01 01 Project Title Page 01/01/07
00 01 10 Table of Contents 11/10/09
 
DIVISION 00 CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT POSTED
  2005 Uniform General and Supplementary General Conditions for the University of Texas System Building Construction Contracts 04/02/09
00 25 00 Owner's Special Conditions 08/18/09
00 25 00 A Attachment "A"   (Harris County)
Minimum Wage Rate Determination
 08/18/09
00 25 00 A Attachment "A"   (Bastrop County)
Minimum Wage Rate Determination		 08/18/09
00 25 00 B Attachment "B"
Project Sign Layout		 08/18/09
00 73 16 Project Insurance (ROCIP) 11/18/08
Div00.zip Download All Division 00 Sections 11/10/09
 
B - SPECIFICATIONS GROUP
Go to top of page     DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS POSTED
01 31 00 Project Administration 09/25/08
01 32 00 Project Planning and Scheduling 09/25/07
01 35 16 Alteration Project Procedures 01/29/07
01 35 23 Project Safety 09/25/08
01 35 25 Owner Safety Requirements (w/Attachments) 07/23/08
01 45 00 Project Quality Control 09/25/07
01 57 23 Temporary Storm Water Pollution 09/25/08
01 57 25 Dust Control Plan 01/01/07
01 77 00 Project Closeout Procedures 01/01/07
01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 09/25/07
Div01.zip Download All Division 01 Sections 09/25/08
 
B2 - FACILITY CONSTRUCTION SUBGROUP
Go to top of page     DIVISION 02 EXISTING CONDITIONS POSTED
02 41 19 Selective Demolition 01/01/07
 
Go to top of page     DIVISION 03 CONCRETE POSTED
03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete 01/01/07
03 54 16 Hydraulic Cement Underlayment 01/01/07
Div03.zip Download All Division 03 Sections 01/01/07
 
Go to top of page     DIVISION 04 MASONRY POSTED
04 20 00 Unit Masonry 01/01/07
 
Go to top of page     DIVISION 05 METALS POSTED
05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 01/01/07
05 21 00 Steel Joists Framing 01/01/07
05 31 00 Steel Decking 01/01/07
05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 01/01/07
05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 01/01/07
Div05.zip Download All Division 05 Sections 01/01/07
 
Go to top of page     DIVISION 06 WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES POSTED
06 10 00 Miscellaneous Carpentry 01/01/07
06 40 00 Architectural Woodwork 01/01/07
06 61 16 Solid Surfacing Fabrications 01/01/07
Div06.zip Download All Division 06 Sections 01/01/07
 
Go to top of page     DIVISION 07 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION POSTED
07 18 13 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings 01/01/07
07 21 00 Thermal Insulation 01/01/07
07 84 13 Penetration Firestopping 01/01/07
07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 01/01/07
Div07.zip Download All Division 07 Sections 01/01/07
 
Go to top of page     DIVISION 08 OPENINGS POSTED
08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01/01/07
08 12 16 Prefabricated Interior Aluminum Frames 01/01/07
08 14 16 Flush Wood Doors 03/10/09
08 31 13 Access Doors 01/01/07
08 32 13 Aluminum Sliding ICU Doors 01/01/07
08 33 23 Overhead Coiling Doors 01/01/07
08 34 11 Rolling Counter Shutters 01/01/07
08 35 13 Accordion Fire Doors 01/01/07
08 41 13 Aluminum Entrances and Storefronts 01/01/07
08 41 26 All-Glass Entrances 01/01/07
08 42 29 Automatic Entrance Doors 01/01/07
08 71 11 Finish Hardware 01/01/07
08 81 00 Glass and Glazing 01/01/07
08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 01/01/07
Div08.zip Download All Division 08 Sections 03/10/09
 
Go to top of page     DIVISION 09 FINISHES POSTED
09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 01/01/07
09 22 23 Lath and Plaster 01/01/07
09 24 00 Aggregate Coated Portland Cement Plaster (Marblecrete) 01/01/07
09 29 00 Gypsum Drywall 11/10/09
09 30 00 Tile 01/01/07
09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 01/01/07
09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 05/27/08
09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 01/01/07
09 66 00 Terrazo 01/01/07
09 68 00 Carpet 01/01/07
09 69 00 Access Flooring 01/01/07
09 72 00 Wall Coverings 01/01/07
09 91 00 Painting 01/01/07
09 97 00 Special Coatings 01/01/07
Div09.zip Download All Division 09 Sections 11/10/09
 
Go to top of page     DIVISION 10 SPECIALTIES POSTED
10 10 00 Visual Display Boards 01/01/07
10 14 16 Building Plaque 01/01/07
10 14 16 A Attachment "A"
Building Plaque Drawing		 08/27/04
10 22 19 Demountable Partitions 01/01/07
10 22 26.13 Folding Panel Partitions 01/01/07
10 22 26.33 Accordian Folding Partitions 01/01/07
10 26 00 Wall and Corner Guards 01/01/07
10 28 13 Toilet and Bath Accessories 01/01/07
10 44 00 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets and Accessories 04/10/07
10 51 13 Metal Lockers 01/01/07
10 56 26 Mobile High Density Shelving Systems 01/01/07
Div10.zip Download All Division 10 Sections 06/05/07
 
Go to top of page     DIVISION 11 EQUIPMENT POSTED
11 53 00 Laboratory Equipment 01/01/07
11 53 13 Chemical Fume Hoods and Biological Safety Cabinets 04/17/08
Div11.zip Download All Division 11 Sections 04/17/08
 
Go to top of page     DIVISION 12 FURNISHINGS POSTED
  To Be Created By Project Architect  
 
Go to top of page     DIVISION 13 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION POSTED
13 21 00 Controlled Environmental Rooms 07/12/07
13 49 00 Radiation Protection 01/01/07
Div13.zip Download All Division 13 Sections 07/12/07
 
Go to top of page     DIVISION 14 CONVEYING SYSTEMS POSTED
14 21 00 Electric Traction Elevators 03/20/08
 
B3 - FACILITY SERVICES SUBGROUP
Go to top of page     DIVISION 20 COMMON FIRE SUPPRESSION, PLUMBING AND HVAC REQUIREMENTS POSTED
20 01 00 Basic Fire Suppression, Plumbing and HVAC Requirements 06/05/07
20 05 13 Motors 01/01/07
20 05 16 Piping Expansion Compensation 01/01/07
20 05 29 Supports and Sleeves 09/22/09
20 05 48 Vibration Isolation 03/12/09
20 05 53 Piping and Equipment Identification 07/23/09
20 07 16 Equipment Insulation 02/12/09
20 07 19 Piping Insulation 04/02/09
20 08 00 Fire Suppression, Plumbing and HVAC Systems Commissioning 01/01/07
20 08 13 Fire Suppression, Plumbing and HVAC Systems Prefunctional Checklists and Start-Ups (w/Attachments) 01/01/07
20 08 16 Fire Suppression, Plumbing and HVAC Systems Functional Performance Tests (w/Attachments) 01/01/07
Div20.zip Download All Division 20 Sections 09/22/09
 
Go to top of page     DIVISION 21 FIRE SUPPRESSION POSTED
21 10 13 Wet Standpipe and Sprinkler Systems 03/19/09
21 10 14 Wet Standpipe and Sprinkler Systems Renovation 03/19/09
21 31 13 Fire Pumps 03/19/09
21 41 23 Fire Water and Domestic Water Surge Tanks 03/19/09
Div21.zip Download All Division 21 Sections 03/19/09
 
Go to top of page     DIVISION 22 PLUMBING POSTED
22 05 33 Domestic Hot Water Heat Maintenance Tracing 01/01/07
22 10 00 Plumbing Piping 11/10/09
22 10 30 Plumbing Specialties 08/05/08
22 11 23 Domestic Water Pressure Boosting Systems (VFD) 09/25/08
22 11 24 Domestic Water Pressure Boosting Systems (Constant Speed) 09/25/08
22 14 29 Elevator Pit Sump Pumps 01/01/07
22 20 23 Natural Gas Piping 10/15/09
22 31 16 Domestic Water Softeners 08/05/08
22 33 13 Electric Instantaneous Domestic Water Heaters 01/01/07
22 33 33 Electric Domestic Water Heaters
(Point-of-Use)		 01/01/07
22 34 36 Domestic Water Heaters (Natural Gas Fired) 01/01/07
22 35 23 Semi-Instantaneous Domestic Water Heaters (Hot Water) 11/10/09
22 35 24 Semi-Instantaneous Domestic Water Heaters (Steam) 11/10/09
22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 07/31/08
22 45 00 Emergency Shower and Eye Wash Equipment 08/02/07
22 60 00 Medical Vacuum and Gas Piping 09/10/09
22 60 53 Laboratory Vacuum and Gas Piping 09/10/09
22 61 19 Medical Air Compressor Systems 01/01/07
22 62 19 Medical Vacuum Pump Systems 01/01/07
22 62 21 Laboratory Vacuum Pump Systems
(Rotary Claw)		 01/01/07
22 62 22 Laboratory Vacuum Pump Systems
(Liquid Seal)		 01/01/07
22 66 53 Laboratory Waste and Vent Piping (PP/Duriron) 11/10/09
22 66 54 Laboratory Waste and Vent Piping (Glass/Duriron) 11/10/09
22 66 55 Laboratory Waste and Vent Piping (Duriron) 11/10/09
22 67 13 High Purity Water Systems (RO) 01/01/07
Div22.zip Download All Division 22 Sections 11/10/09
 
Go to top of page     DIVISION 23 HEATING, VENTILATING AND
AIR CONDITIONING		 POSTED
23 05 13 Variable Frequency Drives 10/16/07
23 05 90 Contractor Coordination with Testing, Adjusting and Balancing 01/01/07
23 05 93 System Testing, Adjusting and Balancing 01/08/08
23 07 13 Ductwork Insulation 07/23/09
23 09 10 Laboratory Tracking Systems and Constant Volume Air Valves 01/15/09
23 11 13 Fuel Oil Piping Systems 07/12/07
23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 06/09/09
23 21 14 Underground Pre-Insulated Hydronic Piping 08/23/07
23 21 23 HVAC Pumps 01/01/07
23 21 30 Hydronic Specialties 05/28/09
23 22 13 Steam and Steam Condensate Piping 08/05/08
23 22 30 Steam and Steam Condensate Specialties 01/15/09
23 25 00 Water Treatment for HVAC Systems 03/10/09
23 31 00 Ductwork 01/15/09
23 33 00 Ductwork Accessories 01/01/07
23 33 19 Sound Attenuators 01/01/07
23 34 13 Inline Fans 01/01/07
23 34 16 Centrifugal Fans 01/01/07
23 34 23 Power Ventilators 01/01/07
23 34 43 Laboratory High Plume Exhaust Fans 04/26/07
23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 05/28/09
23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 01/15/09
23 40 00 Filters 09/25/08
23 40 13 Special Filter Systems 09/25/08
23 51 00 Chimneys, Breechings and Stacks 01/01/07
23 52 33 Hot Water Boilers 01/15/09
23 52 39 Fire Tube Boilers 08/21/08
23 52 40 Steam Boiler Burners (Dual Fuel) 01/15/09
23 53 16 Deaerators .03 cc/Liter 01/01/07
23 57 10 Unfired Steam Generators 01/01/07
23 57 19 Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers 01/07/07
23 57 20 Plate and Frame Heat Exchangers 01/01/07
23 62 13 Packaged Air Cooled DX Air Conditioning Units 01/15/09
23 64 16 Water Cooled Centrifugal Chillers 10/09/07
23 64 26 Air Cooled Rotary Screw Chillers 01/27/09
23 65 00 Cooling Towers 01/01/07
23 72 23 Energy Recovery Units 01/15/09
23 73 13 Modular Air Handling Units 04/16/09
23 73 23 Custom Air Handling Units 04/16/09
23 73 24 Custom Air Handling Units with Fan Array Systems 04/02/09
23 81 23 Computer Room Air Conditioning Units 07/12/07
23 82 16 Duct Mounted Air Coils 01/15/09
23 82 19 Fan Coil Units 01/01/07
23 82 33 Electric Duct Heaters 01/01/07
23 82 39 Unit Heaters 07/15/08
23 84 13 Steam Grid Humidifiers 01/01/07
23 84 14 Electric Steam Grid Humidifiers 01/01/07
Div23.zip Download All Division 23 Sections 07/23/09
 
Go to top of page     DIVISION 25 INTEGRATED AUTOMATION POSTED
25 00 00 Building Automation Systems (BAS) General 08/20/09
25 00 10 Building Automation Systems (BAS) General (Retrofit Projects) 04/24/08
25 08 00 BAS Commissioning 01/01/07
25 08 10 BAS Commissioning (Retrofit Projects) 01/01/07
25 11 00 BAS Basic Materials, Interface Devices and Sensors 08/20/09
25 11 09 BAS Operator Interfaces 04/24/08
25 11 10 BAS Basic Materials, Interface Devices, And Sensors (Retrofit Projects) 08/20/09
25 11 19 BAS Operator Interfaces (Retrofit Projects) 04/24/08
25 14 00 BAS Field Panels 06/30/09
25 14 10 BAS Field Panels (Retrofit Projects) 01/01/07
25 15 00 BAS Software and Programming 01/01/07
25 15 10 BAS Software And Programming
(Retrofit Projects)		 01/01/07
25 30 00 BAS Communication Devices 01/01/07
25 30 10 BAS Communication Devices (Retrofit Projects) 01/01/07
Div25.zip Download All Division 25 Sections 08/20/09
 
Go to top of page     DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL POSTED
26 01 00 Basic Electrical Requirements 05/22/08
26 05 13 Cable and Terminations (Medium Voltage) 11/13/08
26 05 19 Cable, Wire and Connectors, 600 Volt 10/22/09
26 05 26 Grounding 12/04/08
26 05 33 Raceways, Conduits and Boxes 10/22/09
26 05 73 Protective Relay and Device Coordination 04/02/09
26 08 00 Electrical Systems Commissioning 01/01/07
26 08 13 Electrical Systems Prefunctional Checklists and Start-Ups (w/Attachments) 12/18/07
26 08 16 Electrical Systems Functional Performance Tests (w/Attachment) 01/01/07
26 09 13 Power Status and Monitoring System 07/23/09
26 13 00 Medium Voltage Switchgear 07/03/07
26 22 13 Non-K-Factor Dry-Type transformers 04/17/08
26 22 14 High Efficiency Harmonic Cancellation Transformers 01/01/07
26 23 00 Low Voltage Switchgear 11/18/08
26 24 16 Panelboards 04/17/08
26 24 19 Motor Control Centers 01/01/07
26 25 13 Low Voltage Busways 10/22/09
26 27 26 Wiring Devices 10/23/07
26 28 13 Fuses, 600 Volt 01/01/07
26 28 17 Motor and Circuit Disconnects 01/01/07
26 29 14 Motor Starters 01/01/07
26 32 13 Packaged Engine Generator Systems 01/15/09
26 33 24 48V DC Battery System 07/03/07
26 35 33 Power Factor Correction Equipment 02/12/09
26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 09/18/07
26 41 00 Lightning Protection System 09/02/08
26 43 13 Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors 01/01/07
26 51 00 Lighting Fixtures 01/01/07
Div26.zip Download All Division 26 Sections 10/22/09
 
Go to top of page     DIVISION 27 COMMUNICATIONS POSTED
27 05 10 Common Work Results for Communications (General Contractor) 06/23/09
27 05 20 Common Work Results for Communications (Vendor Agreement) 06/23/09
27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 01/08/09
27 05 28 Pathways for Communications Systems 01/08/09
27 05 43 Underground Ducts and Raceways for Communications Systems 02/26/09
27 05 53 Identification for Low-Voltage Cables 11/10/09
27 08 10 Acceptance of Commissioning of Communications Fiber Cabling 02/26/09
27 08 20 Acceptance of Commissioning of Communications Copper Cabling 02/26/09
27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06/23/09
27 13 00 Communications Backbone Cabling 06/23/09
27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 06/23/09
27 52 00 Nurse Call Systems 01/01/07
Div27.zip Download All Division 27 Sections 06/23/09
 
Go to top of page     DIVISION 28 ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY POSTED
28 05 00 Electronic Safety and Security 03/20/08
28 30 00 Fire Alarm and Smoke Detector Systems 06/09/09
Div28.zip Download All Division 28 Sections 06/09/09
 
Go to top of page     DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK POSTED
31 01 00 Earthwork 01/01/07
31 10 00 Site Clearing 01/01/07
Div31.zip Download All Division 31 Sections 01/01/07
 
Go to top of page     DIVISION 32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS POSTED
32 12 16 Hot Mixed Asphalt Paving 01/01/07
32 13 13 Portland Cement Concrete Paving 01/01/07
32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 01/01/07
32 84 23 Underground Irrigation Systems 01/01/07
Div32.zip Download All Division 32 Sections 01/01/07
 
Go to top of page     DIVISION 33 UTILITIES POSTED
33 05 00 Adjusting Manholes and Inlets 01/01/07
33 40 00 Storm Sewerage 01/01/07
33 46 00 Foundation Drainage Systems 01/01/07
Div33.zip Download All Division 33 Sections 01/01/07
 

NOTE: These Specifications are intended for use only in connection with work performed for M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.