MasterFormat® Standard Overview
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MasterFormat is a standard for the organization ofthe specificationsand other written information for
commercials and institutional onesunder constructionof projects in the U.S. and Canada. Provides
a master list of divisions, and the section numbers with associated titles within each
Division, to organize the information about a facilityunder constructionrequirements and
associated activities.
MasterFormat is used throughout the construction industry to format specifications for
the construction contract documents. The purpose of this format is to assist the user in
organize the information into distinct groups when creating contract documents, and to assist the user
the search for specific information in consistent places. The information contained in
MasterFormat is organized in a standardized schematic format within 50 divisions (16
pre-2004 divisions). Each Division is subdivided into a number of sections.
Related organizational formats
SectionFormat is a standard for organizing information within each section. A
section is divided into three Pieces- 'in general' 'products' and 'execution'. Each Part is organized
more in a system of articles and paragraphs.
Advantages
The standardization of the presentation of this information improves communication among all the
parts involved in construction projects. This helps the project team deliver
structures to the owners according to their requirements, deadlines, and budgets. An indication of the
generalized acceptance of MasterFormat is that the ASTM standard for the evaluation of the
the sustainability of construction products is based on MasterFormat to organize the data.
The current MasterFormat divisions are:
ACQUISITIONS AND HIRING REQUIREMENTS GROUP
Division 00 - Acquisitions and Contracting Requirements
GROUP SPECIFICATIONS
General Requirements Subgroup
Division 01 - General Requirements
Subgroup Fund for Construction
Division 02 - Existing Conditions (e.g., alterations to existing natural conditions)
Division 03 - Concrete (Ex. Footings)
Division 04 - Masonry (Ex. Concrete block and brickwork)
Division 05 - Metals (Former steel structures.)
Division 06 - Wood, plastics, and composites (Ex. House framing)
Division 07 - thermal and moisture protection (e.g., water insulation and barriers)
Division 08 - Openings (e.g. Doors, windows, and blinds)
Division 09 - Finishes
Division 10 - Specialties
Division 11 - Teams
Division 12 - Furniture
Division 13 - Special Construction
Division 14 - Transport Team
Division 15 - RESERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION
Division 16 - RESERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION
Division 17 - RESERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION
Division 18 - RESERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION
Division 19 - RESERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION
Facility Services Subgroup:
Division 20 - RESERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION
Division 21 - Fire Suppression
Division 22 - Plumbing
Division 23 - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Division 24 - RESERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION
Division 25 - Integrated Automation
Division 26 - Electricals
Division 27 - Communications
Division 28 - Security and Electronic Security
Division 29 - RESERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION
Site and Infrastructure Subgroup:
Division 30 - RESERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION
Division 31 - earthworks
Division 32 - Exterior Improvements
Division 33 - Utilities
Division 34 - Transport
Division 35 - Waterway and Marine Construction
Division 36 - RESERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION
Division 37 - RESERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION
Division 38 - RESERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION
Division 39 - RESERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION
Subgroup Process Equipment:
Division 40 - Interconnections Process
Division 41 - Processing of Materials and Handling Equipment
Division 42 - Heating, Cooling and Drying Equipment Process
Division 43 - process gas and liquid handling, Purification and Storage Equipment
Division 44 - Pollution and the Waste Control Team
Division 45 - special manufacturing equipment
Division 46 - Water and Wastewater Equipment
Division 47 - RESERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION
Division 48 - Generation of Electric Energy
Division 49 - RESERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION