Question

What are the points to be noted in connection with the standard specifications?

Answer 1

The portions of this specification relating to design, materials and workmanship shall be adhered to for private developments where improvements will become part of municipally owned systems.  These Standards and Specifications will be updated periodically and, as such, all persons should ensure they are working with the current set of Standards and Specifications.  Updated Standards and Specifications will typically be issued on January 1st of the year.

 

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, or as may have been inadvertently omitted, the standards for design, materials, workmanship and construction set forth in this manual of Standard Specifications and Uniform Standard Details shall constitute the minimum standards to be accepted by the City.  However, in any particular case, the Public Works Director shall have discretion to require a higher or different standard of design, materials, workmanship and/or construction when in his judgment, it is in the best interest of the public's health, safety and welfare considering all the circumstances of the particular project.

Answer 2

Answer:

Its specification standards are noted in MasterFormat, which in 2004 was expanded from 16 to ... to payment requests from the contractor at appropriate points in the construction process.