CSI MasterFormat

 

History

In 2004, the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormatMasterFormat is used throughout the construction industry to format specifications for construction contract documents. The purpose of this format is to assist the user to organize information into distinct groups when creating contract documents, and to assist the user searching for specific information in consistent locations. The information contained in MasterFormat is organized in a standardized outline format within 50 Divisions (16 Divisions pre-2004). Each Division is subdivided into a number of Sections revised the numbers and titles to adequately cover construction industry subject matter while providing additional space for more subjects at each level of classification.  The older MasterFormat 1995 edition limited the room necessary the Divisions simply ran out of space to properly address topics.  The lack of space often resulted in inconsistent classifications.  CSI resolved these limitations making MasterFormat numbers six digits in length, arranging the digits into three sets of paired numbers, one pair per level.  Paring the numbers allowed for more subdivisions at each level.  

 

• April 2006 - SpecsIntact adopted the Construction Specifications Institute's (CSI) MasterFormat™ 2004 Edition
• June 2010 - The UFGS adopted MasterFormat™ 2010 Edition.

 

The UFGS Master adheres to the current CSI MasterFormat revision.

Divisions

Division	Title	Division	Title
00	Procurement and Contracting Requirements	26	Electrical
01	General Requirements	27	Communications
02	Existing Conditions	28	Electronic Safety and Security
03	Concrete	29	Reserved for Future Expansion
04	Masonry	30	Reserved for Future Expansion
05	Metals	31	Earthwork
06	Wood, Plastics, and Composites	32	Exterior Improvements
07	Thermal and Moisture Protection	33	Utilities
08	Openings	34	Transportation
09	Finishes	35	Waterway and Marine Construction
10	Specialities	36	Reserved for Future Expansion
11	Equipment	37	Reserved for Future Expansion
12	Furnishings	38	Reserved for Future Expansion
13	Special Construction	39	Reserved for Future Expansion
14	Conveying Equipment	40	Process Interconnections
15	Reserved for Future Expansion	41	Material Processing and Handling Equipment
16	Reserved for Future Expansion	42	Process Heating, Cooling, and Drying Equipment
17	Reserved for Future Expansion	43	Process Gas and Liquid Handling, Purification, and Storage Equipment
18	Reserved for Future Expansion	44	Pollution and Waste Control Equipment
19	Reserved for Future Expansion	45	Industry-Specific Manufacturing Equipment
20	Reserved for Future Expansion	46	Water and Wastewater Equipment
21	Fire Suppression	47	Reserved for Future Expansion
22	Plumbing	48	Electrical Power Generation
23	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)	49	Reserved for Future Expansion
24	Reserved for Future Expansion
25	Integrated Automation

Section Numbers At A Glance

Scope	Levels	MasterFormat
Division	Level 1	11 22 33
Broad Scope	Level 2	11 22 33
Medium Scope	Level 3	11 22 33.44
Narrow Scope (If Needed)	Level 4	11 22 33.44 55
User Defined (If Needed)	Level 5	11 22 33.44 55

 

To learn more about MasterFormat, visit the CSI MasterFormat Website.

 

Numbering Rules

The following rules apply to all Section numbers:

 

• MasterFormat Section numbers contain up to a total of 14 characters to include the spaces and periods.
• MasterFormat Section numbers may range from a minimum of 3-levels (6-digits) to maximum of 5-Levels (10-digits)..
• MasterFormat Section numbers fifth Level is used by the UFGS to indicate the preparing Agency, District or Region.

MasterFormat® 1995 Edition

Although the UFGS uses the current MasterFormat Edition, SpecsIntact continues to support Jobs that were created using the 1995 Edition for backward compatibility.  

MasterFormat 1995 Divisions

SpecsIntact continues to support the MF95 Edition backward compatibility with older Jobs and MastersA group of standard Agency (Master) Guide Specifications used in the preparation of a Job..    

 

Division	Title
00	Documents
01	General Requirements
02	Site Work
03	Concrete
04	Masonry
05	Metals
06	Wood and Plastics
07	Thermal and Moisture Protection
08	Doors and Windows
09	Finishes
10	Specialities
11	Equipment
12	Furnishings
13	Special Construction
14	Conveying Systems
15	Mechanical
16	Electrical

 

Technical Support Information

Users are encouraged to visit the SpecsIntact Website's Help Center for access to all of our User Tools, including eLearning Modules (video tutorials), printable Guides, Knowledge Base containing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Technical Notes and Release Notes, and Web-Based Help.  For additional support, contact the SpecsIntact Technical Support Desk at (321) 867-8800 or KSC-SpecsIntact@mail.nasa.gov.