Specifications

New Construction/Residential
Owner/Mortgagor: ________________________________________________________________________________
Address of Property:
________________________________________________________________________________
The contractor shall provide all necessary labor and materials and perform all work required to complete the building
within the scope of these specifications and in accordance with the plans attached hereto and made a part hereof.
The contractor and all sub-contractors shall comply with all building and subdivision ordinances and sanitary laws
applicable to this work.
A survey of the building site will be furnished by the owner. The owner shall also establish the location of the building
and the grade level. The contractor is responsible for the laying out of the building. The contractor shall furnish
insurance as required by law and to comply with the requirements of the mortgagee.
EXCAVATION:
FOOTERS: Size ________________________________ Material ________________________________
BASEMENT WALL: Size ________________________________ Material ________________________________
Mortar Mix __________________________ Parging ___________________________Thick
Waterproofing ___________________________________________________________________
Area Wells, Material ___________________________ Size ____________________________
Drain Tile Size ________________________ Connected to ____________________________
Column Supports Type _________________________ Size ____________________________
Top of foundation to be ______________________ above or below crown of road.
BASEMENT FLOORS: Mix ________________________________ Thickness
_______________________________
No. Floor Drains ______________________ Connected to ____________________________
FRAMING CARPENTRY: Sill Size _____________________________ Material
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Girder or Beam Size ___________________ Material ________________________________
1st Floor Joists Size ___________________ Material ________________________________
1st Floor Joists over girder or beam (Yes or No) or secured by ledger method (Yes/ No)
Sub Floor Size ______________ Material ____________ How Laid ________________
Bridging Material ___________________ Spacing _______________ ______________oc
Exterior Wall Studding Size ______________ Material ______________ ______________oc
EXTERIOR WALL PLATES: Size _________________________ Material ________________________________
EXTERIOR WALL NO. OF PLATES: Bottom: _______________________ Top: ___________________________
EXTERIOR WALL SHEATHING: Size _________________________ Material
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SIDING: Size _________________ Style _________________ Material ________________________

INTERIOR WALL: Stud Size _____________________________ Material _______________, ____________ Oc

Plates Size ____________________________ Material_________________________________
No. Plates Bottom ______________________ Top____________________________________
HEADERS, ALL FRAMES WALLS - Each end of headers to be securely bearing on at least one jack stud.
Opening up to 3 Header Size ______________________ Material ________________________
Opening 3 - 6 Header Size ______________________ Material ________________________
Opening 6 - 12 Header Size ______________________ Material ________________________
Opening over 12 Header Size _____________________ Material ________________________
BASEMENT STAIRWAY: Size Horses ____________________________________ No. Horses
______________________
Rise ________________________________ Tread _________________________________
Riser Material and Size ____________________________________________________________
Tread Material and Size ____________________________________________________________
2ND FLOOR JOISTS: Size __________________________________ Material
________________________________
(for load carrying floor)
Placed ________________________________oc
Bridging Material ______________________________ Spaced _________________________
2ND FLOOR SUB FLOORING: Size _________________________________ Material
________________________
CEILING JOISTS: Size __________________________________ Material ________________________________

Places ________________________________oc
Bridging Material _______________________________ Spaced _________________________
Access to attic provided by _________________________________________________________
ROOF RAFTERS: Size _________________ Material ______________________ Spaced ______________oc
BRIDGE: Size _________________________________ Material ________________________________
If hip roof, hip rafter Size ________________________ Material ________________________
ROOF SHEATHING MATERIAL: _____________________________________ Size
____________________________
ROOFING: Underlay Material _______________________ Shingle Weight ___________________________
Shingle Exposure ________________________ How Fastened ____________________________
CORNICE: Face Board Material ____________________________ Size ____________________________
Soffit Material _________________________________ Size ____________________________
Rakeboard Material _____________________________ Size ____________________________

WINDOWS: Type ________________________________ Material ________________________________

Glass Thickness __________________________________________________________________
Type Weather-strip ______________________ Type Balance or Operator __________________
Provided with Screens (Yes or No): Storm Windows (Yes or No)
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT: Cabinet Material
__________________________________________________________________
Cabinet Make ____________________________________________________________________
Counter Top Material ______________________________________________________________
Sink Bowl Material ____________________________________ Size ____________________
Equipment and Accessories (Check):
Platform Built In ________________________ Garbage Disposal _________________________
Range/Oven ____________________________ Automatic Washer ________________________
Exhaust Fan ____________________________ Automatic Dryer _________________________
Refrigerator ____________________________ Dish Washer _____________________________
Microwave _____________________________
PLUMBING: No of BathTubs _________ Size __________________ Make __________________________
No of Whirlpools ________ Size ___________ Make _________________ Model __________
No of Commodes ________ Make _________________ Model __________________________
No of Lavatories _________ Style __________ Make _________________ Size ____________
Water Heater Size _______________ Make _________________ Fuel ___________________
Water Supply Pipes Size __________________________ Material ________________________
Drainage Pipes Size ______________________________ Material ________________________
No. Vent Stacks _________ Size __________________ Material ________________________
Water Supply (Public or Private) Sewer (Public or Private)
If private Sewer, Size of septic tank ______________________________ Gallons.
No. Feet Drain Field _______________________________________________
Drain Connected to ________________________________________________
No Medicine Cabinets ___________ Make _________________ Size ____________________
HEAT: Type _________________________ Make _________________ Size ____________________
Size Duct or Pipe _______________________ Material Duct or Pipe ______________________
Fuel __________________________________ Size of Fuel Storage _______________________

Register or Radiator Type __________________________________________________________

Does heat plant furnish domestic hot water _____________________________________________
ELECTRIC: Entrance Cable Size _____________________ Material_________________________________
Fuse or Breaker Box Make ________________________________ No Circuits ______________
Size Wire to Normal Circuits ________________________________________________________
Size Wire to Range and Oven _______________________________________________________
Size Wire to Water Heater __________________________________________________________
Size Wire to other special Equipment (Specify) _________________________________________
No. Convenience Outlets ___________________________________________________________
No. Overhead Fixtures _____________________________________________________________
No. Of Outlets TV ______________________________ Phone __________________________

EXTERIOR DOORS: Material ______________________________________ Solid Or Hollow

__________________
Thickness ____________________________________
Jamb Size _____________________________________ Hardware Make __________________
Hardware Finish ________________________________ Model Lock _____________________
No. Hinges Per Door ____________________________ Size Hinges _____________________
Hinge Finish __________________________________
ATTIC VENTILATION: (Yes or No) Louver Size ____________________ Type ___________________________
MASONRY
ABOVE FOUNDATION: Material _______________________________________ Size
____________________________
Manufacturer __________________________________ Mortar Mix ______________________
Wall tie On Frame ______________________________ or Block Back ___________________
Fireplace ______________ Material _______________ Size Flue Liner ___________________
Chimney ______________ Material _______________ Size Flue Liner___________________
INTERIOR CARPENTRY: Finish Flooring Size _____________________ Type
___________________________________
Material _______________________________
Finish Flooring Kitchen Material ___________________________ Thickness _______________
Underlay _____________________ Mfg. No. ______________________ Color __________
Finish Floor Bath Material ________________________________ Thickness _______________
Underlay ______________________ Mfg. No. ______________________ Color __________

Stair Work No. Horses ___________________________________ Material ________________

Rise _______________________________ Tread _________________________________
Riser Material __________________________________ Size ____________________________
Tread Material _________________________________ Size ____________________________
Banister or Railing Material _______________________ Size ____________________________
Interior Door Style ______________________________ Thickness _______________________
Material _______________________________________ No. Hinges ______________________
Make Hardware ________________________________ Hardware Finish __________________
Jamb Material _________________________________ Size ____________________________
Door Stop Material _____________________________ Size ____________________________
Baseboard Material _____________________________ Size ____________________________
Window Sill Material ___________________________ Size ____________________________
Closet Rod Material ____________________________ Size ____________________________
Closet Shelves Material __________________________ Size ____________________________
Plumbing Access Panels Material __________________________ Size ____________________
Door Bumpers On Floor _________________________ Or Wall _________________________
Interior Wall Surface Type _______________________ Thickness _______________________
Interior Decoration Walls __________________________________________________________
Trim _________________________________ Doors __________________________________
Floors __________________________________________________________________________
Exterior Painting No. Coats _______________ Make _________________ Type ___________
No. Basement Lights ______________________________________________________________
No. Outside Lights and Outlets ______________________________________________________
Will all outlets be grounded _________________________________________________________
Will telephone wiring be concealed ___________________________________________________
INSULATION: Exterior Wall, Type _____________________________ Thickness _______________________
Ceiling ________ or Roof _______________ Type __________ Thickness _______________
GUTTER & DOWNSPOUTS: Size Gutter ____________________________ Material ________________________
Size Drop _____________________________________ Material ________________________
Chimney Flashing Material _________________________________________________________
EXTERIOR GRADING: Slope from House _____________________________________
Top Soil Spread _______________________________________ thick
Seeding, Kind of seed ____________________________ Area Seeded _____________________
No. of Evergreens in Initial Planting __________________________________________________

WALKS & DRIVES: Walks Thickness ________________ Width _________________ Material ________________
From _________________________________ To _____________________________
From _________________________________ To _____________________________
Driveway Material ______________________________ Width __________________________
From _________________________________ To _____________________________
Porch Material _________________________________ Size ____________________________
Railing Material ________________________________ Style ___________________________
Breezeway or Carport Floor Material ________________________ Thickness _______________
Garage Floor Material ____________________________________ Thickness _______________
Garage Door Material ____________________________________ Size ____________________
Type __________________________________________________ Thickness _______________
LIST ANY SPECIAL WORK OR MATERIAL NOT COVERED ABOVE:
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