Author Description
An accurate and complete sourcebook of HVAC specifications, providing all the vital information needed to prepare clear, concise and accurate specifications for most classes of equipment, details for installation, and items usually included in a contractor's construction equipment related to insurance, safety, bond, etc.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume serves as a comprehensive reference guide for the preparation of precise, standardized HVAC equipment and installation specifications. Author Frank E. Beaty, Jr. compiles technical requirements and contractual standards to assist professionals in drafting documentation that minimizes ambiguity. The text provides a structured framework for addressing both mechanical equipment needs and the auxiliary legal and safety requirements inherent in construction contracts.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Technical specifications for various classes of HVAC equipment
- Standardized language for installation procedures
- Guidelines for contractor-related construction requirements
- Documentation templates for insurance, safety, and bonding
Scope Limits
- Does not provide theoretical engineering calculations or thermodynamic design principles
- Does not cover residential-specific DIY maintenance or repair
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Industry professionals utilize this text as a practical reference for streamlining the procurement and documentation process. It is recognized for its utility in standardizing contract language across diverse construction projects.
Page Count:
608
Publication Date:
1986-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
007004192X
ISBN-13:
9780070041929
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