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| Division 00 — Procurement and Contracting Requirements | |
| SPECIFICATIONS GROUP | |
| General Requirements Subgroup | |
| Division 01 — General Requirements | 9% |
| Facility Construction Subgroup | |
| Division 02 — Existing Conditions | |
| Division 03 — Concrete | 6% |
| Division 04 — Masonry | 1% |
| Division 05 — Metals | 7% |
| Division 06 — Wood, Plastics, and Composites | 2% |
| Division 07 — Thermal and Moisture Protection | 5% |
| Division 08 — Openings | 6% |
| Division 09 — Finishes | 7% |
| Division 10 — Specialties | 2% |
| Division 11 — Equipment | 2% |
| Division 12 — Furnishings | 2% |
| Division 13 — Special Construction | 1% |
| Division 14 — Conveying Equipment | 3% |
| Facility Services Subgroup: | |
| Division 21 — Fire Suppression | 2% |
| Division 22 — Plumbing | 4% |
| Division 23 — Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) | 13% |
| Division 25 — Integrated Automation | 2% |
| Division 26 — Electrical | 15% |
| Division 27 — Communications | 1% |
| Division 28 — Electronic Safety and Security | 1% |
| Site and Infrastructure Subgroup: | |
| Division 31 — Earthwork | 3% |
| Division 32 — Exterior Improvements | 3% |
| Division 33 — Utilities | 1% |
| Division 34 — Transportation | |
| Division 35 — Waterway and Marine Construction | |
| Process Equipment Subgroup: | |
| Division 40 — Process Interconnections | |
| Division 41 — Material Processing and Handling Equipment | |
| Division 42 — Process Heating, Cooling, and Drying Equipment | |
| Division 43 — Process Gas and Liquid Handling, Purification and Storage Equipment | |
| Division 44 — Pollution and Waste Control Equipment | 1% |
| Division 45 — Industry-Specific Manufacturing Equipment | |
| Division 46 — Water and Wastewater Equipment | 2% |
| Division 48 — Electrical Power Generation |
Assembly (Group A) – places used for people gathering for entertainment, worship, and eating or drinking. Examples: churches, restaurants (with 50 or more possible occupants), theaters, and stadiums. Group A is divided into five sub groups.
Business (Group B) – places where services are provided (not to be confused with mercantile, below). Examples: banks, insurance agencies, government buildings (including police and fire stations), and doctor’s offices.
Educational (Group E) – schools and day care centers up to the 12th grade.
Factory (Group F) – places where goods are manufactured or repaired (unless considered “High-Hazard” (below)). Examples: factories and dry cleaners.
High-Hazard (Group H) – places involving production or storage of very flammable or toxic materials. Includes places handling explosives and/or highly toxic materials (such as fireworks, hydrogen peroxide, and cyanide).
Institutional (Group I) – places where people are physically unable to leave without assistance. Examples: hospitals, nursing homes, and prisons. In some jurisdictions, Group I may be used to designate Industrial.
Mercantile (Group M) – places where goods are displayed and sold. Examples: grocery stores, department stores, and gas stations.
Residential (Group R) – places providing accommodations for overnight stay (excluding Institutional). Examples: houses, apartment buildings, hotels, and motels.
Storage (Group S) – places where items are stored (unless considered High-Hazard). Examples: warehouses and parking garages.
Utility and Miscellaneous (Group U) – others. Examples: water towers, barns, towers.