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UDA Construction Specifications contains over 300 categories, 104 pages of detailed specifications for Residential and Light Commercial construction. The typical revised set of Residential Construction Specifications will contain 10 to 15 pages, a typical set of Light Commercial Specifications will contain 10 to 25 pages. Sample Specifications

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Division 1. General Requirements

• 01000 Purpose
• 01002 Instructions
• 01500 Temporary Facilities and Controls
• 01510 Temporary Utilities
• 01511 Temporary Electricity
• 01514 Temporary Heating, Cooling and Ventilation
• 01515 Temporary Lighting
• 01517 Temporary Water
• 01520 Construction Facilities
• 01523 Sanitary Facilities
• 01530 Temporary Construction
• 01540 Construction Aids
• 01542 Construction Scaffolding and Platforms
• 01550 Vehicular Access and Parking
• 01560 Temporary Barriers and Enclosures
• 01570 Temporary Controls
• 01580 Project Identification
• 01600 Product Requirements (Scope of Work)
• 01630 Product Substitution Procedures
• 01640 Owner Furnished Products
• 01700 Execution Requirements
• 01712 Local Conditions
• 01740 Cleaning
• 01760 Protecting Installed Construction
• 01903 Hazardous Materials Abatement
• 01904 Hazardous Materials Removal and Disposal

Division 2. Site Work

• 02000 General
• 02200 Site Preparation
• 02220 Site Demolition
• 02230 Site Clearing
• 02240 Dewatering
• 02250 Shoring and Underpinning
• 02260 Excavation Support and Protection
• 02262 Cofferdams **
• 02300 Earthwork
• 02300 Earthwork for Structures and Pipelines **
• 02300 Earthwork for Roadways **
• 02310 Grading
• 02311 Final Grading
• 02312 Rough Grading
• 02315 Excavation
• 02316 Backfilling
• 02316 Backfill for Pipelines **
• 02317 Select Borrow
• 02320 Excavation and Fill
• 02330 Embankment **
• 02362 Termite Control
• 02370 Erosion and Sedimentation Control
• 02373 Gabions **
• 02378 Riprap **
• 02400 Tunneling, Boring and Jacking **
• 02410 Tunneling **
• 02413 Rock Excavation **
• 02425 Tunnel Linings **
• 02500 Utility Services
• 02510 Water Distribution **
• 02513 Fire Protection Requirements **
• 02530 Sanitary Sewers **
• 02536 Pre-cast Concrete Manholes **
• 02540 Septic Tank
• 02620 Subdrainage **
• 02621 Foundation Drainage Piping
• 02625 Retaining Wall Drainage Piping
• 02630 Storm Sewers and Drain Systems **
• 02631 Manhole and Catch Basin Construction **
• 02634 Pre-cast Concrete Manholes **
• 02635 Concrete Storm Sewer Pipe **
• 02660 Ponds and Reservoirs **
• 02742 Athletic Bituminous Pavement **
• 02750 Rigid Pavement - Concrete Driveway Entrance *
• 02750 Concrete Pads and Walks
• 02765 Pavement Marking *
• 02770 Curb and Gutters
• 02775 Sidewalks *
• 02780 Clay Unit Pavers
• 02781 Asphalt Pavers
• 02782 Brick Pavers
• 02783 Interlocking Concrete Unit Paving
• 02784 Stone Unit Pavers
• 02790 Athletic Surfacing
• 02795 Porous Paving
• 02800 Site Amenities
• 02812 Drip Irrigation
• 02813 Lawn Sprinkling and Irrigation
• 02815 Fountains
• 02820 Fences and Gates
• 02821 Chain Link Fences
• 02822 Ornamental Metal Fences and Gates
• 02823 PVC Fences and Gates
• 02824 Wire Fences and Gates
• 02825 Wood Fences and Gates
• 02830 Retaining Walls
• 02850 Bridges/Footbridges
• 02870 Sculpture/Ornamental
• 02890 Traffic Signs and Signals *
• 02900 Landscaping
• 02915 Mulch
• 02917 Soil Preparation
• 02919 Topsoil
• 02923 Seeding and Soil Supplements
• 02924 Sodding
• 02930 Exterior Plants
• 02932 Plants and Bulbs
• 02935 Plant Maintenance
• 02936 Fertilizer

Division 3. Concrete 

• 03000 General
• 03050 Concrete Specifications
• 03100 Concrete Formwork, Reinforcement and Materials
• 03210 Reinforcing Steel
• 03220 Welded Wire Mesh
• 03230 Anchor Bolts
• 03300 Footings
• 03300 Slab Foundations
• 03300 Poured Concrete Basement Walls
• 03300 Expansion Joints
• 03350 Concrete Finishing
• 03400 Precast Concrete **
• 03500 Cementitions Decks and Underlayments
• 03540 Cementitious Underlayment
• 03600 Grouts

Division 4. Masonry

• 04000 General
• 04060 Mortar and Masonry Grout
• 04070 Mortar and Masonry Grout
• 04080 Masonry Anchorage and Reinforcement
• 04090 Masonry Accessories
• 04211 Brick
• 04220 Concrete Masonry Units (CMU)
• 04400 Exterior Stone Detailing
• 04810 Crawlspace/Basement Foundations
• 04813 Masonry Veneer
• 04850 Stone Veneers
• 04880 Masonry Fireplace
• 04880 Masonry Chimney
• 04931 Brick Cleaning

Division 5. Metals

• 05000 General
• 05100 Structural Metals
• 05210 Steel Joists *
• 05300 Metal Decking *
• 05310 Steel Decking *
• 05400 Cold-Formed Metal Framing *
• 05500 Architectural Metal Fabrication
• 05520 Metal Hand Railings and Iron Work
• 05521 Pipe Handrails
• 05700 Ornamental Metal
• 05715 Fabricated Spiral Stairs

Division 6. Carpentry

• 06000 General
• 06100 Rough Carpentry
• 06110 Wood Framing
• 06130 Heavy Timber Construction
• 06160 Sheathing
• 06162 Wood Sub-floors
• 06180 Structural Laminated Beams
• 06200 Finish Carpentry
• 06220 Millwork - Interior Trim
• 06400 Custom or Pre-fabricated Woodwork
• 06410 Interior Cabinetry
• 06411 Cabinet Hardware
• 06415 Countertops
• 06420 Interior Wood Paneling
• 06430 Stairs
• 06600 Plastic Fabrications

Division 7. Thermal & Moisture Protection

• 07000 General
• 07100 Waterproofing & Dampproofing
• 07200 Thermal Protection - Insulation
• 07240 EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems)
• 03050 Stucco System
• 07460 Siding Exterior
• 07300 Shingles, Roof Tiles and Roof Coverings
• 07130 Felt
• 07311 Composite/Asphalt Shingles
• 07313 Metal Shingles
• 07317 Slate Shingles
• 07318 Cedar Shake Shingles
• 07320 Tile Roofing
• 07321 Clay Roof Tiles
• 07322 Concrete Roof Tiles
• 07323 Metal Roof Tiles
• 07410 Metal Roofing
• 07500 Membrane Roofing *
• 07600 Flashing and Sheet Metal
• 07630 Termite Shield
• 07714 Gutters and Downspouts
• 07720 Roof Accessories
• 07920 Caulking and Sealants

Division 8. Doors, Windows & Glazing

• 08000 General
• 08100 Doors
• 08100 Exterior Doors
• 08180 Metal Screen and Storm Doors
• 08400 Sliding Glass Doors
• 08210 Interior Doors
• 08310 Attic Access Door
• 08360 Garage Door / Overhead Door
• 08722 Thresholds
• 08710 Door Hardware
• 08500 Windows
• 08582 Screens
• 08750 Window Hardware
• 08600 Skylights
• 08850 Glass Block
• 08830 Mirrors
• 08800 Other Glazing

Division 9. Finishes

• 09000 General
• 09250 Gypsum Wallboard
• 09300 Tile, Marble, Slate
• 09400 Tile, Marble, Slate
• 09500 Ceiling Finishes
• 09510 Acoustical Ceiling *
• 09513 Acoustical Tile Ceiling *
• 09600 Floor Finishes
• 09640 Wood Flooring
• 09650 Vinyl Flooring
• 09680 Carpet
• 09700 Wall Finishes
• 09720 Wallpaper and Wallcoverings
• 09740 Interior Paneling
• 09900 Paints and Coatings
• 09911 Exterior Walls
• 09912 Interior Walls
• 09930 Interior Wood
• 09970 Galvanized Metal
• 09970 Steel and Iron
• 09980 Masonry, Concrete or Stucco

Division 10. Specialties

• 10000 General
• 10300 Prefabricated Fireplace
• 10300 Prefabricated Chimney
• 10550 Postal Specialties
• 10810 Toilet Accessories *
• 10820 Bathroom Accessories
• 10822 Tub and Shower Doors
• 10830 Laundry Accessories
• 10900 Closet Specialties

Division 11. Equipment

• 11000 General
• 11451 Appliances
• 11453 Attic Access Stairs

Division 12. Furnishings

• 12000 General
• 12490 Window Treatments
• 12491 Blinds
• 12492 Curtain and Drapes
• 12493 Interior Shutters
• 12494 Shades

Division 13. Special Construction

• 13000 General
• 13120 Pre-Engineered Metal Building *
• 13150 In-Ground Concrete Swimming Pools
• 13850 Detection and Alarm
• 13854 Smoke Alarms
• 13900 Fire Suppression

Division 14. Conveying Systems *

• 14000 General *
• 14200 Elevators *
• 14420 Wheelchair Lifts *
• 14560 Laundry Chute *

Division 15. Mechanical

• 15000 General
• 15100 Plumbing
• 15410 Plumbing Fixtures
• 15530 Gas Furnace
• 15700 Heating, Venting and Air Conditioning
• 15720 Air-conditioning Unit
• 15740 Electric Heat Pump Systems
• 15770 Floor Heating
• 15810 Ducts and Diffusers
• 15900 HVAC Instruments and Controls

Division 16. Electrical

• 16000 General
• 16100 Electrical
• 16120 Conductors and Cables
• 16130 Raceway and Boxes
• 16140 Wiring Devices
• 16440 Panelboards
• 16500 Light Fixtures
• 16520 Street Lighting **

*LC and Developer Specifications **Developer only Specifications