CLC Project Budgeting & Specification 2

Question 1

When writing a lighting specification, which document section defines the acceptable manufacturer substitutions?

Accepted Answer

Or-Equal Clause

Answer

The Or-Equal Clause outlines the conditions under which a different manufacturer's product may be substituted while meeting spec intent.

Question 2

A luminaire has a listed price of $480 and the project receives a 35% contractor discount. What is the net unit cost?

Accepted Answer

$312.00

Answer

$480 × (1 − 0.35) = $480 × 0.65 = $312.00 net unit cost.

Question 3

Which lighting specification format uses open, performance-based language to encourage competitive bidding?

Accepted Answer

Descriptive specification

Answer

A descriptive specification defines performance criteria and characteristics without naming a specific manufacturer, enabling competitive bidding.

Question 4

A project's lighting budget is $120,000. If fixture costs represent 60% and controls represent 15%, how much remains for labor and miscellaneous?

Accepted Answer

$30,000

Answer

60% + 15% = 75% allocated, leaving 25% × $120,000 = $30,000 for labor and miscellaneous.

Question 5

In CSI MasterFormat, Division 26 covers which trade?

Accepted Answer

Electrical

Answer

Division 26 in CSI MasterFormat covers Electrical systems, including lighting fixtures and controls.

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