Produce specifications for fenestration installations
Overview
This standard is concerned with the preparation of technical documents for the installation of windows or doors, or conservatory or curtain walling installation. You will need to prepare graphical information, and any other information of a similar nature that would be useful to installers. This information can be generated manually or through the use of computers. You will also need to prepare text-based information, which is likely to be reports, notes or annotations. This information could also be used for the quality assurance of the work, while it is being undertaken, or at a later stage.
This standard is for you if you work in the Fenestration Industry and are involved in producing specifications from surveys for on site installation work
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
obtain and confirm information required to produce specifications from reliable sources
produce specifications that are accurate, clear, complete and fit for purpose in formats required following standard operating procedures
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- how to clearly identify requirements for technical information including reports, notes, correspondence, products and performance, ancilaries, their uses and how they can affect technical information provided
- who requires technical information and why
- how specifications impact on fabrication processes
- formats for presenting technical information
- how to check technical information is accurate, clear and complete and the installation work will comply with current, relevant legislation
- industry regulations/legislation affecting fenestration installations