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NCA MASTER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

 

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This set of Master Construction Specifications has been specifically edited for use on VA National Cemetery Administration (NCA) construction projects.

 

 

All documents are in Microsoft Word unless otherwise indicated.  All specification sections have dual Metric/English units.

Div 00 - Special Sections
Number Title Change Summary
00 01 10 Table of Contents  
00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets  
 

Div 01 - General Requirements
Number Title Change Summary
01 00 01 General Requirements (Major NCA Projects) 2023-10
01 00 02 General Requirements (Minor NCA Projects) 2023-10
01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules 2023-10
01 32 17 Network Analysis Schedules (Microsoft Project Gantt Chart) 2023-10
01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 2023-10
01 42 19 Reference Standards 2023-10
01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 2023-10
01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 2023-10
01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 2023-10
01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 2023-10
01 81 13.11 Sustainability Certification Requirements - LEED v4.1 BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovation 2023-04
01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 2023-10
 

Div 02 - Existing Conditions
Number Title Change Summary
02 21 00 Site Surveys 2023-10
02 41 00 Demolition and Site Clearing 2023-10
02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 2023-10
 

Div 03 - Concrete
Number Title Change Summary
03 30 53 (Short Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 2023-10
03 41 33 Precast Pretensioned Concrete 2023-10
03 48 21 Precast Concrete Burial Crypt (Double Depth Lawn Crypt) 2023-10
03 48 24 Precast Concrete Columbarium Units 2023-10
03 48 26 Precast Concrete Memorial Wall Units 2023-10
03 52 00 Lightweight Concrete Roof Insulation 2023-10
 

Div 04 - Masonry
Number Title Change Summary
04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 2023-10
04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 2023-10
04 05 31 Masonry Tuck Pointing 2023-10
04 20 00 Unit Masonry 2023-10
04 43 00 Natural Stone Veneer 2023-10
04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 2023-10
04 73 00 Columbarium Niche Covers 2023-10
04 73 10 Memorial Wall Markers 2023-10
 

Div 05 - Metals
Number Title Change Summary
05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 2023-10
05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 2023-10
05 31 00 Steel Decking 2023-10
05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 2023-10
05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 2023-10
05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 2023-10
05 51 00 Metal Stairs 2023-10
 

Div 06 - Wood and Plastic
Number Title Change Summary
06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 2023-10
06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 2023-10
 

Div 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
Number Title Change Summary
07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 2023-10
07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 2023-10
07 12 00 Built-Up Bituminous Waterproofing 2023-10
07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 2023-10
07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 2023-10
07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 2023-10
07 21 23 Loose-Fill Insulation 2023-10
07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 2023-10
07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 2023-10
07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 2023-10
07 31 26 Slate Shingles 2023-10
07 31 29.13 Wood Shingles 2023-10
07 32 13 Clay Roof Tiles 2023-10
07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 2023-10
07 41 13 Standing Seam Metal Roofing 2023-10
07 51 00 Built-Up Bituminous Roofing 2023-10
07 52 16 SBS Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing 2023-10
07 53 23 EPDM Roofing 2023-10
07 54 19 Polyvinyl-Chloride Roofing 2023-10
07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 2023-10
07 61 16 Copper Standing Seam Roofing 2023-10
07 71 00 Roof Specialties 2023-10
07 72 00 Roof Accessories 2023-10
07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 2023-10
07 84 00 Firestopping 2023-10
07 92 00 Joint Sealants 2023-10
 

Div 08 - Doors and Windows
Number Title Change Summary
08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 2023-10
08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 2023-10
08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 2023-10
08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 2023-10
08 36 13 Sectional Doors 2023-10
08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 2023-10
08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 2023-10
08 51 23 Steel Windows 2023-10
08 51 69.11 Aluminum Storm Windows 2023-10
08 63 00 Metal-Framed Skylights 2023-10
08 71 00 Door Hardware 2023-10
08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 2023-10
08 80 00 Glazing 2023-10
08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 2023-10
 

Div 09 - Finishes
Number Title Change Summary
09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 2023-10
09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 2023-10
09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 2023-10
09 29 00 Gypsum Board 2023-10
09 30 13 Tiling 2023-10
09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 2023-10
09 63 13 Brick Flooring 2023-10
09 63 40 Stone Flooring 2023-10
09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 2023-10
09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 2023-10
09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 2023-10
09 66 13 Portland Cement Terrazzo Flooring 2023-10
09 66 16 Terrazzo Floor Tile 2023-10
09 67 00 Fluid-Applied Flooring 2023-10
09 67 23 Resinous Flooring 2023-10
09 68 00 Carpeting 2023-10
09 91 00 Painting 2023-10
 

Div 10 - Specialties
Number Title Change Summary
10 11 13 Markerboards 2023-10
10 11 23 Tackboards 2023-10
10 14 00 Exterior Signage 2023-10
10 14 05 Interior Signage 2023-10
10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 2023-10
10 28 00 Toilet and Bath Accessories 2023-10
10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 2023-10
10 51 13 Metal Lockers 2023-10
10 56 13 Steel Shelving 2023-10
10 75 00 Flagpoles 2023-10
 

Div 11 - Equipment
Number Title Change Summary
11 11 14 Motor Vehible Lifts 2023-10
11 11 16 Vehicle Service Equipment 2023-10
11 11 26 Vehicle Washing Equipment 2023-10
11 83 00 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Reference System 2023-10
11 83 02 Geodata 2023-10
 

Div 12 - Furnishings
Number Title Change Summary
12 24 00 Window Shades 2023-10
12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 2023-10
12 48 13 Entrance Floor Mats 2023-10
 

Div 13 - Special Construction
Number Title Change Summary
13 34 19 Metal Building Systems 2023-10
 

Div 22 - Plumbing
Number Title Change Summary
22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 2016-11
22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 2016-11
22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 2016-11
22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 2016-11
22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 2016-11
22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 2015-12
22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 2016-11
22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 2016-11
22 12 16 Facility Elevated, Potable-Water Storage Tanks 2016-11
22 13 00 Facility Sanitary Sewerage 2016-11
22 13 23 Sanitary Waste Interceptors 2016-11
22 13 29 Sanitary Sewerage Pumps 2016-11
22 13 33 Packaged, Submersible Sewerage Pump Units 2016-11
22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 2016-11
22 14 29 Sump Pumps 2016-11
22 14 33 Packaged, Pedestal Drainage Pump Units 2016-11
22 14 36 Packaged, Submersible, Drainage Pump Units 2016-11
22 15 00 General Service Compressed-Air Systems 2016-11
22 31 11 Water Softeners 2016-11
22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 2016-11
22 34 00 Fuel-Fired Domestic Water Heaters 2016-11
22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 2016-11
 

Div 23 - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
Number Title Change Summary
23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 2016-11
23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment 2016-11
23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 2016-11
23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 2016-11
23 07 11 HVAC Insulation 2016-11
23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 2015-12
23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 2016-11
23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 2016-11
23 13 23 Concrete Above Ground Fuel Storage  
23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 2016-11
23 21 14 Ground Loop Heat Pump Piping 2016-11
23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps  
23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 2016-11
23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment  
23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 2016-11
23 34 00 HVAC Fans 2016-11
23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 2016-11
23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 2016-11
23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 2016-11
23 55 23 Gas-Fired Radiant Heaters 2016-11
23 55 33 Fuel-Fired Unit Heaters 2016-11
23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers  
23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 2016-11
23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 2016-11
23 81 46 Water-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 2016-11
23 82 16 Air Coils 2016-11
23 82 33 Convectors 2016-11
23 82 39 Unit Heaters 2016-11
23 83 23 Radiant-Heating Electric Panels 2016-11
 

Div 25 - Integrated Automation
Number Title Change Summary
25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 2016-11
 

Div 26 - Electrical
Number Title Change Summary
26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 2023-04
26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 2023-04
26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 2023-04
26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 2023-04
26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 2023-04
26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 2023-04
26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 2023-04
26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 2023-04
26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 2023-04
26 24 16 Panelboards 2023-04
26 27 26 Wiring Devices 2023-04
26 29 11 Motor Controllers 2023-04
26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 2023-04
26 30 05 Solar Energy Electrical Power Generation System 2023-04
26 32 13 Engine Generators 2023-04
26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 2023-04
26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 2023-04
26 51 00 Interior Lighting 2023-04
26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 2023-04
 

Div 27 - Communications
Number Title Change Summary
27 05 00 Common Work Results for Communications 2016-11
27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 2016-11
27 05 33 Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems 2016-11
27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 2015-12
27 10 00 Structured Cabling 2016-11
27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 2016-11
27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 2016-11
 

Div 28 - Electronic Safety and Security
Number Title Change Summary
28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 2015-12
28 10 00 Access Control 2018-03
28 20 00 Video Surveillance 2018-03
28 31 00 Intrusion Detection 2018-03
28 46 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 2016-11
 

Div 31 - Earthwork
Number Title Change Summary
31 20 00 Earth Moving 2016-11
31 20 11 Earth Moving (Short Form) 2016-11
31 23 19 Dewatering 2016-11
31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 2016-11
31 32 23 Pressure Grouting Soil Stabilization 2016-11
31 62 00 Driven Piles 2016-11
31 63 16 Auger Cast Grout Piles 2016-11
31 63 26 Drilled Caissons 2016-11
 

Div 32 - Exterior Improvements
Number Title Change Summary
32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 2016-11
32 08 00 Commissioning of Planting Irrigation Systems 2015-12
32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 2016-11
32 14 16 Brick Unit Paving 2016-11
32 17 23 Pavement Markings 2016-11
32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 2016-11
32 31 19 Decorative Metal Fences and Gates 2016-11
32 33 00 Site Furnishings 2017-01
32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 2017-01
32 90 00 Planting 2016-11
 

Div 33 - Utilities
Number Title Change Summary
33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 2015-12
33 10 00 Water Utilities 2016-11
33 30 00 Sanitary Sewerage Utilities 2016-11
33 40 00 Storm Sewerage Utilities 2016-11
33 41 13 Foundation Drainage 2017-01
33 51 00 Natural-Gas Distribution 2016-11