In project specifications, which element documents the standards the project must follow?

In project specifications, which element documents the standards the project must follow?

• A. Intent (scope) of work
• B. Patch and paint
• C. Riser
• D. Referenced codes and standards

Answer: (D)

Standards the project must follow are documented in the referenced codes and standards. This part of the specification clearly cites the applicable codes and standards—such as NFPA 72 for fire alarm systems and the local building or electrical codes—that govern design, installation, testing, and acceptance. The intent of work describes what to accomplish, and a riser or patch and paint are physical elements or tasks, not the rules the project must meet. So the references to codes and standards is the section that specifies the standards the project must follow.

Standards the project must follow are documented in the referenced codes and standards. This part of the specification clearly cites the applicable codes and standards—such as NFPA 72 for fire alarm systems and the local building or electrical codes—that govern design, installation, testing, and acceptance. The intent of work describes what to accomplish, and a riser or patch and paint are physical elements or tasks, not the rules the project must meet. So the references to codes and standards is the section that specifies the standards the project must follow.