ORIGINATION FORM
Date: 4-18-2014
Originator: Ron Meyer
Contact Information: Traffic Engineering and Operations, Traffic Systems Section
850-410-5600
Specification Title: DEFINITIONS AND TERMS
Specification Section, Article, or Subarticle Number: 1-2
Why does the existing language need to be changed? Requirements that certain material testing
be performed by an OSHA Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) are contained in
multiple specifications. Recommend that NRTL be added to Section 1 so that the abbreviation
does not need to be defined in each Section every time.
Summary of the changes: Added NRTL to the list of abbreviations in article 1-2
Are these changes applicable to all Department jobs? If not, what are the restrictions? This
requirement is applicable to all projects.
Will these changes result in an increase or decrease in project costs? If yes, what is the estimated
change in costs? No.
With who have you discussed these changes? In-house stakeholders (Traffic Engineering and
Operations Office staff, Specifications Office staff).
What other offices will be impacted by these changes? Specifications and Estimates,
Construction, Maintenance, and Roadway Design.
Are changes needed to the PPM, Design Standards, SDG, CPAM or other manual? No.
Is a Design Bulletin, Construction Memo, or Estimates Bulletin needed? No.
Contact the State Specifications Office for assistance in completing this form.
Daniel Scheer 850-414-4130 daniel.scheer@dot.state.fl.us
Frances Thomas 850-414-4101 frances.thomas@dot.state.fl.us
Debbie Toole 850-414-4114 deborah.toole@dot.state.fl.us
Andy Harper 850-414-4127 clifton.harper@dot.state.fl.us
Ray Haverty 850-414-4129 ray.haverty@dot.state.fl.us
Florida Department of Transportation
RICK SCOTT
GOVERNOR
605 Suwannee Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450
ANANTH PRASAD, P.E.
SECRETARY
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
May 8, 2014
TO:
Specification Review Distribution List
FROM:
Daniel Scheer, P.E., State Specifications Engineer
SUBJECT:
Proposed Specification: 0010200 Definitions and Terms.
In accordance with Specification Development Procedures, we are sending you a copy of
a proposed specification change.
This change was proposed by Ron Meyer because the requirement that certain material
testing be performed by an OSHA Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) are
contained in multiple specifications. Recommend that NRTL be added so that the abbreviation
does not need to be defined in each Section every time.
Please share this proposal with others within your responsibility. Review comments are
due within four weeks and should be sent to Mail Station 75 or to my attention via e-mail at
SP965DS, or daniel.scheer@dot.state.fl.us. Comments received after June 5, 2014, may not be
considered. Your input is encouraged.
DS/cah
Attachment
0010200
All Jobs
DEFINITIONS AND TERMS.
(REV 4-21-14)
ARTICLE 1-2 is deleted and the following substituted:
1-2 Abbreviations.
The following abbreviations, when used in the Contract Documents, represent the full
text shown.
AAN
American Association of Nurserymen, Inc.
AASHTO
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
ACI
American Concrete Institute
AGC
The Associated General Contractors of America, Inc.
AGMA
American Gear Manufacturers Association
AIA
American Institute of Architects.
AISI
American Iron and Steel Institute
ANSI
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
AREA
American Railway Engineering Association
ASCE
American Society of Civil Engineers
ASME
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM
American Society for Testing and Materials
AWG
American Wire Gauge
AWPA
American Wood Preservers Association
AWS
American Welding Society
AWWA
American Water Works Association
CRSI
Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
EASA
Electrical Apparatus Service Association
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency of the United States
Government
FDOT
Florida Department of Transportation
FHWA
Federal Highway Administration
FSS
Federal Specifications and Standards
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IES
Illuminating Engineering Society
IPCEA
Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association
ISO
International Organization for Standards
MSTCSD
Minimum Specifications for Traffic Control Signals and Devices
MUTCD
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
NEC
National Electrical Code
NEMA
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
NIST
National Institute for Standards and Technology
NOAA
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NRTL
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
SAE
Society of Automotive Engineers
SI
International System of Units
0010200
All Jobs
SSPC
Society of Protective Coatings
UL
Underwriters' Laboratories
Each of the above abbreviations, when followed by a number or letter designation, or
combination of numbers and letters, designates a specification, test method, or other code or
recommendation of the particular authority or organization shown.
Use standards, specifications, test methods, or other codes as specified in the current
edition at the time of the bid opening.