Specifications

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As of the October 2023 release, the ERL is the governing source for the Standard Specifications and related manuals.

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ERL Archive

Find past issues of the Electronic Reference Library General Supplemental Specifications.

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Standard Specifications

As of 2023 the Standard Specifications are accessed primarily through the Electronic Reference Library (ERL).The ERL governs if there are discrepancies.

Note: Due to printing limitations, the 2023 Standard Spec Book is printed in two volumes.

  • Request ERL CD (No longer distributed)
  • General Supplemental Specification (No longer distributed)

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