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Masterspec MINOR
The specification system for minor residential alterations


DESIGN
Designed by experts	The Masterspec Minor system has been designed by experts, specifically to suit New Zealand conditions. The system provides a preformatted template, which is readily customised to create a project-specific specification for obtaining a building consent.

Typical Users	Designers of small residential alteration and addition projects
Typical Project	Minor residential alterations only
Project Value	Not suitable for projects over $100,000
These are guidelines only. Selecting the right specification system is an important risk management decision.


STRUCTURE
Two parts	Masterspec Minor is in two parts.
*Part One*	Part One comprises a cover page and list of contents, followed by a series of lists for completion with project-specific information, under the following headings: • PROJECT • DOCUMENTATION • COMPLIANCE • SELECTIONS • REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
*Part Two*	Part Two has a series of low level, generic technical sections. Part Two may if required be customised by removing unwanted text and inserting project-specific text.
Annual Updating	Masterspec Minor is updated annually to ensure that the text remains current and to incorporate any changes to legislation or construction practice.

SERVICES
Annual updates	Data is reviewed and updated annually. Interim updates are provided when required. Change to data is triggered by: changes to legislation, Standards or regulations changes to the NZ Building Code documents changes in the preferred approach to technical issues changes to work practices the availability of new materials or products subscriber requests for additional coverage
On-going contact with subscribers	Contact with subscribers is encouraged, please contact us via phone, e-mail or Online enquiry form.
News Bulletins	These cover items of interest, issues raised by subscribers and details of forthcoming changes.

RESOURCES
Range of electronic formats	Masterspec can be accessed through current versions of Microsoft^® Word for Windows^® and current versions of Microsoft^®Word for Macintosh Link is the Masterspec access and formatting tool. This electronic tool assists specifiers in their efficient assembly and production of project specifications.
Users' Guides	Users’ guides for both PC and Macintosh are available. These guides cover the use of Masterspec within Microsoft^® Word.