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CSI Master Format SPEC

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Trademark & Copyright

Masterformat is a registered trademark of the Construction Specialties Institute (CSI). Visit the CSI website for more information. MasterFormat is covered by copyright.

CSI Masterformat

The CSI MasterFormat is developed and published by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). It is widely used in the United States to organize specifications across all construction industries.

Benefits

  • Established and well known so learning curve is decreased

  • Helps avoid any potential gaps or overlaps in specifications

  • Many manufacturers provide specs for products in MasterFormat

Standard Spec Layout

The format has each specification divided into Divisions, Sections, and Parts. Each division is given a 6 digit number and then sections and parts are within each division.

## ## - SECTION LABEL

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