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MASTER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS (PG-18-1)

 

Technical Information Library (TIL) - The source for VA's electronic Design and Construction Information

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More than 400 Master Construction Specifications in CSI MasterFormat 2004 (MF04) are maintained for VA construction projects. 

For VA National Cemetery Administration projects, please use the NCA Master Construction Specifications located at
http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/ncaSpec.asp.

For select telecommunications systems on VA projects, please use the Interim Telecommunications Specifications located at
http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/spec-Div27i.asp.

Published 11/25/2022, effective 12/01/2022
 

All specifications are in Microsoft Word unless otherwise indicated.
All sections have dual Metric/English units.
  Download all sections in compressed file (>50MB).

Division 00 - Special Sections
Number Title Change Summary
00 01 10 Table of Contents  
00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 2020-05
00 11 21 Request for Proposal to Design Build 2021-09
 

Division 01 - General Requirements
Number Title Change Summary
01 00 00 General Requirements 2021-11
01 32 16.01 Architectural and Engineering CPM Schedules 2020-03
01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules - Major Construction Project - Design-Bid-Build 2022-05
01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects - Design/Bid/Build) 2024-01
01 32 16.16 Network Analysis Schedules (Design-Build Only) 2022-05
01 32 16.17 Network Analysis Schedules - Major Design/Build Projects 2019-06
01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 2023-11
01 35 26 Safety Requirements 2023-12
01 42 19 Reference Standards 2020-11
01 45 00 Quality Control 2021-02
01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 2018-11
01 45 35 Special Inspections 2021-06
01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 2021-01
01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 2015-07
01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 2022-04
01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 2017-10
01 81 13.02 Sustainability Certification Requirements - LEED NC V4 BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovations 2023-04
01 81 13.03 Sustainability Certification Requirements - LEED NC V4 BD+C: Healthcare 2023-04
01 81 13.12 Sustainability Certification Requirements - LEED NC V4.1 BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovations 2023-04
01 81 13.13 Sustainability Certification Requirements - LEED NC V4.1 BD+C: Healthcare 2023-04
01 81 13.14 Sustainability Certification Requirements - LEED NC V4.1 BD+C: Data Centers 2023-04
01 81 13.15 Sustainability Certification Requirements - LEED NC V4.1 BD+C: Warehouses and Distribution Centers 2023-04
01 81 13.21 Sustainability Certification Requirements - Green Globes 2021-01
01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 2022-04
01 91 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects General Commissioning Requirements 2019-08
 

Division 02 - Existing Conditions
Number Title Change Summary
02 21 13 Site Surveys 2023-12
02 41 00 Demolition 2017-08
02 65 00 Underground Storage Tank Removal 2021-01
02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 2021-01
02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 2021-01
02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 2021-01
02 82 13.21 Asbestos Roofing Abatement 2021-01
02 82 13.31 Asbestos Transite Abatement 2021-01
02 82 13.41 Asbestos Abatement for Total Demolition Project 2021-01
02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 2021-01
 

Division 03 - Concrete
Number Title Change Summary
03 23 00 Stressing Tendons 2021-01
03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 2021-01
03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 2021-01
03 37 13 Shotcrete 2021-01 
03 41 13 Precast Concrete Hollow Core Planks 2021-01
03 41 33 Precast Structural Pretension Concrete 2021-01
03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete 2021-01
03 51 13 Cementitious Wood Fiber Decks 2021-01
03 51 16 Gypsum Concrete Roof Decks 2021-01
03 52 00 Lightweight Concrete Roof Insulation 2021-01
03 55 11 Gypsum Concrete Floor Decks 2021-01
 

Division 04 - Masonry
Number Title Change Summary
04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 2021-01
04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 2017-10
04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 2021-01
04 20 00 Unit Masonry 2017-08
04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 2021-01
 

Division 05 - Metals
Number Title Change Summary
05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 2018-11
05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 2018-11
05 31 00 Steel Decking 2021-01
05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 2021-01
05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 2021-01
05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 2018-08
05 51 00 Metal Stairs 2021-01
 

Division 06 - Wood and Plastic
Number Title Change Summary
06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 2017-10
06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 2021-01
06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 2021-01
 

Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
Number Title Change Summary
07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-roofing 2021-01
07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 2021-01
07 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 2019-08
07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 2021-01
07 12 00 Built-Up Bituminous Waterproofing 2021-01
07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 2021-01
07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 2021-01
07 14 21 Latex Mastic Deck Covering 2021-01
07 18 13 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings 2021-01
07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 2021-01
07 21 23 Loose-Fill Insulation 2021-01
07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 2021-01
07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 2021-01
07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barriers, Vapor Permeable 2021-01
07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barriers, Vapor Retarding 2021-01
07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 2021-01
07 31 26 Slate Shingles 2021-01
07 31 29.13 Wood Shingles 2021-01
07 32 13 Clay Roof Tiles 2021-01
07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 2021-01
07 51 00 Built-Up Bituminous Roofing 2021-12
07 51 13.11 Hot-Applied Built-Up Asphalt Roofing 2021-12
07 51 13.13 Cold-Applied Built-Up Asphalt Roofing 2021-12
07 52 16.11 Cold Adhesive Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing 2021-12
07 52 16.12 Hot-Mopped Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing 2021-12
07 53 23 EPDM Roofing 2021-01
07 54 16 Ethylene Interpolymer (Kee) Roofing 2021-01
07 54 19 Polyvinyl-Chloride Roofing 2018-12
07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 2021-01
07 56 00 Fluid Applied Roofing 2021-01
07 57 13 Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Roofing 2021-12
07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 2021-01
07 61 16 Batten Seam Sheet Metal Roofing 2021-01
07 71 00 Roof Specialties 2021-01
07 72 00 Roof Accessories 2021-01
07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 2023-07
07 84 00 Firestopping 2021-01
07 92 00 Joint Sealants 2022-04
07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 2021-01
 

Division 08 - Doors and Windows
Number Title Change Summary
08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 2021-01
08 11 73 Sliding Metal Fire Doors 2021-01
08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 2021-01
08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 2021-01
08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 2022-04
08 32 13 ICU Aluminum Sliding Glass Doors 2021-01
08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 2021-01
08 33 13 Coiling Counter Doors 2021-01
08 34 53 Security Doors and Frames 2021-01
08 34 59 Vault Doors and Day Gates 2021-01
08 35 13.13 Accordian Folding Doors 2021-01
08 36 13 Sectional Doors 2021-01
08 38 16 Flexible Traffic Doors 2021-01
08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 2021-01
08 42 33 Revolving Door Entrances 2021-01
08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 2020-04
08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 2021-01
08 51 13.11 Side-Hinged Aluminum Windows 2021-01
08 51 23 Steel Windows 2021-01
08 51 69.11 Aluminum Storm Windows 2021-01
08 56 19 Pass Windows 2021-01
08 56 53 Blast Resistant Windows 2021-01
08 56 59 Service and Teller Window Units 2021-01
08 56 66 Detention Window Screens 2021-01
08 63 00 Metal-Framed Skylights 2021-01
08 71 00 Door Hardware 2024-03
08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 2021-01
08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 2021-01
08 80 00 Glazing 2021-01
08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 2021-01
 

Division 09 - Finishes
Number Title Change Summary
09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 2021-01
09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 2021-01
09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 2018-06
09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 2021-01
09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 2021-01
09 26 00 Veneer Plastering 2021-01
09 29 00 Gypsum Board 2020-04
09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 2021-01
09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 2018-12
09 54 23 Linear Metal Ceilings 2021-01
09 63 13 Brick Flooring 2021-01
09 63 40 Stone Flooring 2021-01
09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 2021-01
09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 2022-06
09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 2018-05
09 66 13 Portland Cement Terrazzo Flooring 2021-01
09 66 16 Terrazzo Floor Tile 2021-01
09 67 23.20 Resinous (Epoxy Base) With Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES-2) 2021-12
09 67 23.30 Resinous (Epoxy Base) High Performance Decorative Mortar Flooring (RES-3) 2023-11
09 67 23.40 Resinous Poured in Place Resilient Flooring (RES-4) 2021-01
09 67 23.50 Resinous Terrazzo Flooring (RES-5) 2021-01
09 67 23.60 Resinous Urethane and Epoxy Mortar Flooring (RES-6A, and RES-6B) 2021-01
09 68 00 Carpeting 2021-01
09 68 21 Athletic Carpeting 2021-01
09 69 00 Access Flooring 2021-01
09 72 16 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Coverings 2021-01
09 72 31 Polypropylene Fabric Wall Covering 2021-01
09 78 23 Phenolic Interior Wall Paneling 2021-01
09 84 33 Sound Absorbing Wall Units 2021-01
09 91 00 Painting 2021-01
09 94 19 Multicolor Interior Finishing 2021-01
09 96 59 Resinous Specialty Glazed Coating Systems for Walls, Ceilings, Wallboard, and Block CMU (RES-W1, RES-W2) 2021-01
 

Division 10 - Specialties
Number Title Change Summary
10 11 13 Chalkboards and Markerboards 2021-01
10 11 23 Tackboards 2021-01
10 11 33 Glassboards (Magnetic, Non-Magnetic) 2021-01
10 13 00 Directories 2021-01
10 14 00 Signage 2021-01
10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 2021-01
10 21 16 Shower and Dressing Compartments 2021-01
10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 2021-01
10 22 13 Wire Mesh Partitions 2021-01
10 22 19 Demountable Partitions 2021-01
10 22 26.13 Accordion Folding Partitions 2021-01
10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 2023-05
10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 2021-01
10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 2021-01
10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 2018-08
10 75 00 Flagpoles 2021-01
 

Division 11 - Equipment
Number Title Change Summary
11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 2021-01 
11 12 00 Parking Control Equipment 2021-01
11 17 36 Package Transfer Units 2021-01
11 26 00 Unit Kitchens 2021-01
11 40 11 Custom Fabricated Foodservice Equipment 2021-01
11 40 21 Food Service Equipment-Utility Distribution System 2021-01
11 41 00 Food Storage Equipment 2021-01
11 41 21 Walk-In Coolers and Freezers 2021-01
11 44 00 Food Cooking Equipment 2021-01
11 48 00 Cleaning and Disposal Equipment 2021-01
11 53 13 Laboratory Fume Hoods 2021-01
11 53 23 Laboratory Refrigerators 2021-01
11 53 53 Biological Safety Cabinets and Laminar Airflow Work Stations 2021-01
11 53 61 Custom Fabricated Laboratory Equipment 2021-01
11 53 71 Solution Warming Cabinets 2021-01
11 71 01 Medical Washing and Sterilizing Equipment 2021-01
11 71 02 Laboratory Washing and Sterilizing Equipment 2021-01
11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 2020-08
11 78 00 Mortuary Equipment 2021-01
11 78 13 Mortuary Refrigerators 2021-01
11 79 13 Hydrotherapy Equipment 2021-01
11 82 19 Packaged Incinerators 2021-01
 

Division 12 - Furnishings
Number Title Change Summary
12 22 16 Drapery Track and Accessories 2021-01
12 24 00 Window Shades 2017-08
12 24 21 Lightproof Shades 2021-01
12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework 2021-01
12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 2021-01
12 34 00 Manufactured Plastic Casework 2021-01
12 35 70.21 Medication Cabinet 2021-01
12 36 00 Countertops 2023-11
12 56 70.11 Suspended Table 2021-01
 

Division 13 - Special Construction
Number Title Change Summary
13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components 2021-01
13 17 23 Therapeutic Pools 2021-01
13 17 23.11 Therapeutic Pool Accessories 2021-01
13 19 13 Kennel Enclosures and Gates 2021-01
13 21 29 Constant Temperature Rooms 2021-01
13 21 49 Audiology Booth 2021-01
13 34 19 Metal Building Systems 2021-01
13 49 00 Radiation Protection 2021-01
 

Division 14 - Conveying Equipment
Number Title Change Summary
14 12 11 Traction and Winding Drum Dumbwaiter 2023-09
14 21 00 Traction Elevator – New 2023-09
14 21 10 Traction Elevator – Modernization 2023-09
14 21 11 Traction Cartlift 2023-09
14 24 00 Hydraulic Elevator – New 2023-12
14 24 10 Hydraulic Elevator – Modernization 2023-09
14 24 11 Hydraulic Cartlift 2023-09
14 91 33 Gravity Soiled Linen Chutes 2023-09
14 91 82 Gravity Trash Chutes 2023-09
14 92 00 Pneumatic Tube System 2023-09
 

Division 21 - Fire Suppression
Number Title Change Summary
21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression Systems 2016-11
21 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Fire Suppression Systems 2019-08
21 12 00 Manual Dry Standpipe Systems 2015-06
21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 2015-06
21 13 16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 2015-01
21 22 00 Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems 2015-05
21 30 13 Electric-Driven, Fire Pumps 2015-05
21 30 16 Diesel-Driven, Fire Pumps 2015-05
 

Division 22 - Plumbing
Number Title Change Summary
22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 2023-01
22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 2020-09
22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 2020-09
22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 2022-11
22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 2020-09
22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 2015-09
22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 2016-11
22 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 2019-08
22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 2021-05
22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 2015-09
22 12 16 Facility Elevated, Potable-Water Storage Tanks 2015-09
22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 2020-09
22 13 23 Sanitary Waste Interceptors 2020-09
22 13 29 Sanitary Sewerage Pumps 2020-09
22 13 29.13 Wet Pit Mounted, Vertical Sewerage Pumps 2020-09
22 13 33 Packaged, Submersible Sewerage Pump Units 2020-09
22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 2015-09
22 14 29 Sump Pumps 2015-09
22 14 33 Packaged, Pedestal Drainage Pump Units 2015-09
22 14 36 Packaged, Submersible, Drainage Pump Units 2015-09
22 15 00 General Service Compressed-Air Systems 2020-09
22 31 11 Water Softeners 2015-09
22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 2020-09
22 34 00 Fuel-Fired Domestic Water Heaters 2020-09
22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 2020-09
22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 2022-12
22 42 26 Commercial Disposers 2015-09
22 61 13.74 Dental Compressed-Air Piping 2023-05
22 61 19.74 Dental Compressed-Air Equipment 2020-09
22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 2023-05
22 62 19.74 Dental Vacuum and Evacuation Equipment 2015-09
22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 2023-05
22 66 00 Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 2020-09
22 67 19.16 Reverse-Osmosis Water Equipment 2015-09
22 67 21 Water Dealkalizing System 2015-09
 

Division 23 - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
Number Title Change Summary
23 05 10 Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and Steam Generation 2023-09
23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 2023-03
23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment 2023-03
23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 2023-03
23 05 51 Noise and Vibration Control for Boiler Plant 2022-03
23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 2023-03
23 05 93.01 DVA/USACE Projects Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 2021-11
23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 2020-02
23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 2023-03
23 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of HVAC Systems 2019-08
23 08 11 Demonstrations and Tests for Boiler Plant 2020-04
23 09 11 Instrumentation and Control for Boiler Plant 2023-04
23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 2023-03
23 10 00 Facility Fuel Systems 2020-04
23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 2020-04
23 21 11 Boiler Plant Piping Systems 2024-03
23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 2023-03
23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 2023-03
23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 2024-03
23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 2020-04
23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 2024-03
23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 2023-03
23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 2023-03
23 34 00 HVAC Fans 2023-03
23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 2023-03
23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 2023-03
23 38 13 Commercial-Kitchen Hoods 2023-03
23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 2023-03
23 50 11 Boiler Plant Mechanical Equipment 2022-03
23 51 00 Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks 2020-04
23 52 25 Low-Pressure Water Heating Boilers 2023-09
23 52 28 Low-Pressure Steam Boilers 2023-09
23 52 33 Water Tube Boilers 2024-03
23 52 39 Fire Tube Boilers 2023-09
23 56 00 Solar Energy Heating System 2023-03
23 57 33 Geothermal Energy - Direct Use (Heating Applications) 2023-03
23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 2024-03
23 65 00 Cooling Towers 2023-03
23 72 00 Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment 2024-03
23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 2023-03
23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 2023-03
23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 2024-03
23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 2024-03
23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 2023-03
23 81 46 Water-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 2023-03
23 81 49 Ground-Source Heat Pumps 2023-03
23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 2023-03
23 82 16 Air Coils 2024-03
23 84 00 Humidity Control Equipment 2024-03
 

Division 25 - Integrated Automation
Number Title Change Summary
25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System  
 

Division 26 - Electrical
Number Title Change Summary
26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 2022-11
26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 2022-11
26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 2022-11
26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 2022-11
26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 2022-11
26 05 36 Wireways for Radiology Equipment 2022-11
26 05 39 Underfloor Raceways for Electrical Systems 2022-11
26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 2022-11
26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 2022-11
26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 2016-11
26 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Electrical Systems 2019-08
26 09 23 Lighting Controls 2022-11
26 11 16 Secondary Unit Substations 2022-11
26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 2022-11
26 13 13 Medium-Voltage Circuit Breaker Switchgear 2022-11
26 13 16 Medium-Voltage Fusible Interrupter Switches 2022-11
26 20 11 Isolated Power Systems 2022-11
26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 2022-11
26 23 00 Low-Voltage Switchgear 2022-11
26 23 13 Generator Paralleling Controls 2022-11
26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 2022-11
26 24 16 Panelboards 2022-11
26 24 19 Motor-Control Centers 2022-11
26 25 11 Busways 2022-11
26 26 00 Power Distribution Units for Static Uninterruptible Power System 2022-11
26 27 26 Wiring Devices 2022-11
26 29 11 Motor Controllers 2022-11
26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 2022-11
26 32 13 Engine Generators 2022-11
26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 2022-11
26 35 26 Harmonic Filters 2022-11
26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 2022-11
26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 2022-11
26 42 00 Cathodic Protection 2022-11
26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 2022-11
26 51 00 Interior Lighting 2024-03
26 55 71 Medical and Surgical Lighting Fixtures 2018-01
26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 2022-11
 

For select telecommunications systems on VA projects, please use the Interim Telecommunications Specifications located at
http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/spec-Div27i.asp.

Published 11/25/2022, effective 12/01/2022
Division 27 - Communications
Number Title Change Summary
27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 2019-09
27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 2015-06
27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 2018-10
27 05 61 Leased Space Communications Equipment and Systems 2015-06
27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 2016-11
27 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Communications Systems 2019-08
27 10 00 Control, Communications and Signal Wiring 2015-06
27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 2015-06
27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 2016-01
27 31 00 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment 2015-06
27 31 31 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment - Extension 2015-06
27 32 41 Two-Way Radio Equipment and Systems 2018-10
27 41 31 Master Antenna Television Equipment and Systems 2015-06
27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 2018-10
27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 2015-06
27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 2020-12
27 52 41 Miscellaneous Medical Systems 2015-06
27 53 19 Distributed Radio Antenna (Within Building) Equipment and System 2018-10
 

Division 28 - Electronic Safety and Security
Number Title Change Summary
28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 2018-04
28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 2018-10
28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security  
28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security  
28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 2016-11
28 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 2019-08
28 13 00 Physical Access Control System  
28 13 16 Physical Access Control System and Database Management  
28 13 53 Security Access Detection  
28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System  
28 23 00 Video Surveillance  
28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System  
28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm  
28 52 31 Emergency Call System 2015-06
 

Division 31 - Earthwork
Number Title Change Summary
31 20 00 Earthwork 2023-08
31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form)  
31 23 19 Dewatering  
31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill  
31 32 23 Pressure Grouting Soil Stabilization  
31 62 00 Driven Piles  
31 63 16 Auger Cast Grout Piles  
31 63 26 Drilled Caissons  
 

Division 32 - Exterior Improvements
Number Title Change Summary
32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 2016-08
32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 2015-09
32 14 16 Brick Unit Paving 2016-08
32 17 23 Pavement Markings 2016-08
32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 2018-05
32 31 40 High Security Fences and Gates 2016-08
32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 2016-08
32 90 00 Planting 2016-08
 

Division 33 - Utilities
Number Title Change Summary
33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 2016-11
33 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 2019-08
33 10 00 Water Utilities 2017-03
33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities  
33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 2017-12
33 46 13 Foundation Drainage  
33 51 00 Natural-Gas Distribution  
33 63 00 Steam Energy Distribution 2024-02
 

Division 34 - Transportation
Number Title Change Summary
34 71 13 Passive Vehicle Barriers 2018-04
34 75 13.13 Active Vehicle Barriers 2016-08
 

Division 48 - Electrical Power Generation
Number Title Change Summary
48 14 00 Solar Energy Electrical Power Generation System 2023-07
48 15 00 Wind Energy Electrical Power Generation System 2023-07

All specifications are in Microsoft Word unless otherwise indicated.  All sections have dual Metric/English units.  Download all sections in compressed file (>50MB).