UFC 1-300-02
23 MARCH 2001
Change 3
24 November 2003
2-2.3
Subpart Titles. Each numbered subpart must have a title; uppercase for the
first subpart (level one) and title case for the second and third level subparts.
2-2.4
Units of Measure (English)(Metric). SpecsIntact allows tailoring of the
project specifications with either English or Metric units of measure. Metric units can be
hard or soft. Use hard metric for measurements when products are available in metric
units or for direct field measurements, e.g., <MET>50mm<MET>. Use soft metric for
measurements when the products are not available in metric units. Soft metric is
designated in metric projects with the governing English unit of measure in parenthesis
following the metric approximate unit, e.g., <MET>50mm (2 inch)<MET>.
2-2.5
Reference Publications. All references used in the UFGS shall be listed in
the paragraph entitled "REFERENCES". Standards producing organizations cited in the
paragraph shall be identified with the acronym used by the organization or given an
appropriate acronym if none has been assigned by the organization. In the UFGS, the
reference identifier for the reference shall appear and be tagged in the reference
paragraph and at all occurrences in the text using the SpecsIntact software. The most
current reference standard shall be used in the UFGS unless specific reason exists to
cite an earlier version of the standard. The Unified Master Reference List (UMRL) will
be used in conjunction with the SpecsIntact software to automatically update the
standards referenced in the UFGS. Private-sector reference standards shall be used to
the maximum extent possible. This provides common commercial specifications for
products and their installation, and reduces the written text in the body of the UFGS.
Referencing a standard and then quoting or repeating portions of the standard in the
text of the guide specifications shall be avoided unless it is necessary to repeat a small
portion of the standard to improve clarity and readability.
2-2.6
Cross References. Avoid cross-referencing other specification sections and
paragraphs in other sections or paragraphs in the same section. When a section cross-
reference is necessary, the format shall be Section 01234 MISCELLANEOUS. When
necessary to reference paragraphs within the same section, reference by paragraph
title, not by paragraph number, e.g., paragraph EQUIPMENT.
2-2.7
Brackets. Brackets shall be used for choices of two or more items and for
blanks requiring designer input. In addition, brackets may be used to identify text that
may not be applicable to all projects; for example, regional requirements, agency
requirements, or non-standard technical requirements. Unless the bracketed choices
are obvious, a designer's note shall be provided to assist in the editing of the bracketed
items.
2-2.8
Tailoring Options. Tailoring options may be used in the UFGS to allow pre-
editing of information such as materials, methods, and agency or regional requirements
in the creation of the project specification. Agency differences should be reconciled to
avoid the need for tailoring options to the greatest extent possible.
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