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Finding information by division number
To find information by Division follow the instructions for Searching on a Page.
The Construction Specification Institute�s Division Numbers are:
| 01 | General Information |
| 02 | Civil Work |
| 03 | Concrete |
| 04 | Masonry |
| 05 | Metals |
| 06 | Wood & Plastics |
| 07 | Thermal & Moisture Protection |
| 08 | Doors and Windows |
| 09 | Finishes |
| 10 | Specialties |
| 11 | Equipment |
| 12 | Furnishings |
| 13 | Special Construction |
| 14 | Conveying Systems |
| 15 | Mechanical (includes Plumbing) |
| 16 | Electrical |
About equipment
Clicking on Equipment on the Home Page will enable you to view limited but specific pieces of equipment from the Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing Systems. These pieces are the most expensive to repair or replace. The lesser valued pieces from these systems can be found in the Documents section typically categorized in Submittals or Equipment Manuals. Also in this Equipment view you may see a group of information on the components that comprise the Life Safety, Conveyance and Thermal/Moisture Protection (Roof) System.
Plan discipline Abbreviations
Architectural plans and drawings typically have a letter designator to represent the particular discipline referenced in the plan. Listed below are the U.S. National CAD standard discipline designators and the suggested order of appearance. The plan and drawing section of an ECOM list the documents according to the discipline designators.
| G | General |
| H | Hazardous Materials |
| V | Surveying/Mapping |
| B | Geotechnical |
| C | Civil |
| L | Landscape |
| S | Structural |
| A | Architectural |
| I | Interiors |
| Q | Equipment |
| F | Fire Protection |
| P | Plumbing |
| D | Process |
| M | Mechanical |
| E | Electrical |
| T | Telecommunications |
| R | Resource |
