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David Axt, AIA, CCS, CSI
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Username: david_axt

Post Number: 977
Registered: 03-2002
Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 05:51 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

I typically list manufacturers, products and sometimes local product representative contact numbers in my specifications. Recently I come to find out that the listed manufacturer can not provide the item to meet our specifications. (We want stainless steel and the manufacturer in question can only provide galvanized.) Anyhow, the contractor is arguing that since we listed the manufacturer in our specs that we must accept the galvanized product.

I disagree. My specs don't say "Approved Manufacturers" just "Manufacturers". The contractor still has to meet ALL the physical and performance characteristics in the specs.
Anonymous
 
Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 07:14 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

You should be using MasterSpec language for lists of manufacturers which includes the key phrase "subject to specified requirements, provide...". You'll stay out of trouble if you do so.
Tom Good architect CDT, SCIP, www.VGBN.org
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Username: tom_good

Post Number: 12
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 08:43 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

If you move the key phrase to Div. 1, Product Requirements you're all set. Streamlining I use in other Divisions requires I always include Div. 1 Sections SP,QA,PR,E&CR.

BTW, the excuse, they don't offer SS, needs looked into. If it can be technically done, can this manufacturer do it if one pays enough? Then it is a question of stock versus custom. IE. The manufacturer does not offer SS in its stock model, doesn't mean they don't make it.

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