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Foreword
How the Book Is Built: An Overview
How to Use the Book: The Details
How RSMeans Assemblies Data Works
Assemblies Cost Section
Reference Section
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Reference Tables
Square Foot Costs
Reference Aids
Estimating Forms
Abbreviations
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560
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Index
Other RSMeans Products and Services
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A SUBSTRUCTURE
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A1010 Standard Foundations
A1010
A1010
A1010
A1010
A1010
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210
250
310
320
A1020
A1020
A1020
A1020
A1020
A1020
A1020
A1020
A1020
110
120
130
140
150
160
210
310
710
Strip Footings .............................................................................
Spread Footings ..........................................................................
Pile Caps .....................................................................................
Foundation Underdrain .............................................................
Foundation Dampproofing ........................................................
2
3
5
7
8
A1020 Special Foundations
C.I.P. Concrete Piles ..................................................................
Precast Concrete Piles ...............................................................
Steel Pipe Piles ...........................................................................
Steel H Piles ...............................................................................
Step-Tapered Steel Piles ............................................................
Treated Wood Piles ....................................................................
Grade Beams ..............................................................................
Caissons ......................................................................................
Pressure Injected Footings ........................................................
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11
13
15
17
18
20
22
23
A1030 Slab on Grade
A1030 120 Plain & Reinforced .................................................................... 24
A2010 Basement Excavation
A2010 110 Building Excavation & Backfill ................................................ 26
A2020 Basement Walls
A2020 110 Walls, Cast in Place ................................................................... 28
A2020 220 Subdrainage Piping .................................................................... 31
B SHELL
B1010 Floor Construction
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
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202
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217
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220
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230
C.I.P. Column - Round Tied .....................................................
C.I.P. Columns, Round Tied - Minimum Reinforcing ...........
C.I.P. Column, Square Tied ......................................................
C.I.P. Column, Square Tied-Minimum Reinforcing ...............
Tied, Concentric Loaded Precast Concrete Columns ............
Tied, Eccentric Loaded Precast Concrete Columns ...............
Steel Columns ............................................................................
Wood Columns ..........................................................................
Rectangular Precast Beams .......................................................
‘‘T’’ Shaped Precast Beams ........................................................
‘‘L’’ Shaped Precast Beams ........................................................
Wood Beams ...............................................................................
Cast in Place Slabs, One Way ..................................................
Cast in Place Beam & Slab, One Way .....................................
Cast in Place Beam & Slab, Two Way .....................................
Cast in Place Flat Slab with Drop Panels ...............................
Cast in Place Flat Plate .............................................................
Cast in Place Multispan Joist Slab ...........................................
Cast in Place Waffle Slab ..........................................................
Precast Plank with No Topping ...............................................
Precast Plank with 2″ Concrete Topping ................................
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49
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B1010
B1010
B1010
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B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
B1010
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241
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260
261
264
265
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720
B1020
B1020
B1020
B1020
B1020
B1020
B1020
B1020
B1020
B1020
B1020
B1020
B1020
B1020
B1020
B1020
B1020
B1020
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108
112
116
120
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
134
135
136
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B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
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102
103
104
105
106
109
110
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Precast Double ‘‘T’’ Beams with No Topping .........................
Precast Double ‘‘T’’ Beams With 2″ Topping ..........................
Precast Beam & Plank with No Topping ................................
Precast Beam & Plank with 2″ Topping ..................................
Precast Double ‘‘T’’ & 2″ Topping on Precast Beams ............
W Shape Beams & Girders ........................................................
Light Gauge Steel Floor Systems .............................................
Deck & Joists on Bearing Walls ...............................................
Steel Joists on Beam & Wall .....................................................
Steel Joists, Beams & Slab on Columns ..................................
Composite Beam & Cast in Place Slab ...................................
W Shape, Composite Deck, & Slab .........................................
Composite Beams, Deck & Slab ..............................................
Metal Deck/Concrete Fill .........................................................
Cellular Composite Deck .........................................................
Wood Joist ...................................................................................
Wood Beam & Joist ...................................................................
Laminated Wood Floor Beams ..................................................
Wood Deck .................................................................................
Steel Beam Fireproofing ............................................................
Steel Column Fireproofing ........................................................
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102
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B1020 Roof Construction
Wood/Flat or Pitched .................................................................
Steel Joists, Beams & Deck on Columns & Walls .................
Steel Joists, Beams, & Deck on Columns ...............................
Steel Joists & Deck on Bearing Walls ......................................
Steel Joists, Joist Girders & Deck on Columns & Walls .......
Steel Joists & Joist Girders on Columns .................................
Narrow Rib, Single Span Steel Deck .......................................
Narrow Rib, Multi Span Steel Deck ........................................
Intermediate Rib, Single Span Steel Deck ..............................
Intermediate Rib, Multi Span Steel Deck ...............................
Wide Rib, Single Span Steel Deck ............................................
Wide Rib, Multi Span Steel Deck ............................................
Single Span, Steel Deck .............................................................
Double Span, Steel Deck ..........................................................
Cellular Steel Deck, Single Span ..............................................
Cellular Steel Deck, Double Span ...........................................
Cellular Steel Deck, Triple Span ..............................................
Canopies .....................................................................................
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120
120
120
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121
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B2010 Exterior Walls
Cast In Place Concrete ..............................................................
Flat Precast Concrete ................................................................
Fluted Window or Mullion Precast Concrete .........................
Ribbed Precast Concrete ...........................................................
Precast Concrete Specialties .....................................................
Tilt-Up Concrete Panel .............................................................
Concrete Block Wall - Regular Weight ....................................
Concrete Block Wall - Lightweight ..........................................
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B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
B2010
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130
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B2020
B2020
B2020
B2020
B2020
B2020
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104
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108
210
220
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Reinforced Concrete Block Wall - Regular Weight ................
Reinforced Concrete Block Wall - Lightweight ......................
Split Ribbed Block Wall - Regular Weight ..............................
Split Ribbed Block Wall - Lightweight ....................................
Reinforced Split Ribbed Block Wall - Regular Weight ...........
Reinforced Split Ribbed Block Wall - Lightweight .................
Split Face Block Wall - Regular Weight ...................................
Split Face Block Wall - Lightweight ........................................
Reinforced Split Face Block Wall - Regular Weight ...............
Reinforced Split Face Block Wall - Lightweight .....................
Ground Face Block Wall ...........................................................
Reinforced Ground Face Block Wall ........................................
Miscellaneous Block Wall .........................................................
Reinforced Misc. Block Walls ...................................................
Solid Brick Walls - Single Wythe .............................................
Solid Brick Walls - Double Wythe ...........................................
Solid Brick Walls, Reinforced ...................................................
Stone Veneer ...............................................................................
Brick Veneer/Wood Stud Backup ..............................................
Brick Veneer/Metal Stud Backup .............................................
Brick Face Composite Wall - Double Wythe ..........................
Brick Face Composite Wall - Triple Wythe ............................
Brick Face Cavity Wall ..............................................................
Brick Face Cavity Wall - Insulated Backup .............................
Block Face Cavity Wall .............................................................
Block Face Cavity Wall - Insulated Backup ............................
Block Face Composite Wall ......................................................
Glass Block .................................................................................
Concrete Block Lintel ...............................................................
Concrete Block Specialties .......................................................
Metal Siding Panel .....................................................................
Panel, Shingle & Lap Siding .....................................................
Stucco Wall ................................................................................
E.I.F.S. ..........................................................................................
Oversized Brick Curtain Wall ..................................................
Metal Siding Support .................................................................
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B2020 Exterior Windows
Wood Windows ..........................................................................
Steel Windows ............................................................................
Aluminum Windows .................................................................
Vinyl Clad Windows ..................................................................
Tubular Aluminum Framing ....................................................
Curtain Wall Panels ..................................................................
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202
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B2030 Exterior Doors
B2030
B2030
B2030
B2030
110
210
220
230
Glazed Doors, Steel or Aluminum ..........................................
Wood Doors ................................................................................
Steel Doors .................................................................................
Aluminum Doors .......................................................................
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B3010
B3010
B3010
B3010
B3010
B3010
B3010
B3010
B3010
B3010
B3010
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120
130
135
140
320
410
420
430
610
620
630
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Built-Up ......................................................................................
Single Ply Membrane ................................................................
Preformed Metal Roofing ..........................................................
Formed Metal .............................................................................
Shingle & Tile ............................................................................
Roof Deck Rigid Insulation ......................................................
Base Flashing ..............................................................................
Roof Edges ..................................................................................
Flashing .......................................................................................
Gutters ........................................................................................
Downspouts ...............................................................................
Gravel Stop .................................................................................
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220
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221
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B3020 Roof Openings
B3020 110 Skylights ..................................................................................... 223
B3020 210 Hatches ....................................................................................... 223
C INTERIORS
C1010 Partitions
C1010
C1010
C1010
C1010
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C1010
C1010
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210
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710
C1020
C1020
C1020
C1020
C1020
C1020
C1020
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114
116
120
122
124
310
C1030
C1030
C1030
C1030
C1030
C1030
C1030
C1030
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210
310
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520
710
730
830
Concrete Block Partitions - Regular Weight ...........................
Concrete Block Partitions - Lightweight .................................
Tile Partitions ............................................................................
Drywall Partitions/Wood Stud Framing ..................................
Drywall Partitions/Metal Stud Framing ..................................
Drywall Components ................................................................
Plaster Partitions/Metal Stud Framing ....................................
Plaster Partitions/Wood Stud Framing ....................................
Plaster Partition Components ..................................................
Partitions ....................................................................................
Partitions ....................................................................................
Demountable Partitions, L.F. ....................................................
Interior Glazed Opening ...........................................................
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C1020 Interior Doors
Special Doors ..............................................................................
Metal Door/Metal Frame ..........................................................
Labeled Metal Door/Metal Frames ..........................................
Wood Door/Wood Frame ...........................................................
Wood Door/Metal Frame ..........................................................
Wood Fire Doors/Metal Frames ...............................................
Hardware ....................................................................................
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Fabricated Compact Units and Cubicles, EACH ...................
Storage Specialties, EACH ........................................................
Identifying/Visual Aid Specialties, EACH ...............................
Identifying/Visual Aid Specialties, S.F. ....................................
Bath and Toilet Accessories, EACH ........................................
Bath and Toilet Accessories, L.F. ..............................................
Fabricated Cabinets & Counters, L.F. ......................................
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C1030 910 Other Fittings, EACH ................................................................ 253
C2010 Stair Construction
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D2020 Domestic Water Distribution
C2010 110 Stairs ........................................................................................... 254
C3010 Wall Finishes
C3010 230 Paint & Covering ....................................................................... 256
C3010 235 Paint Trim .................................................................................. 257
C3020 Floor Finishes
C3020 410 Tile & Covering ......................................................................... 258
C3030 Ceiling Finishes
C3030
C3030
C3030
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C3030
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Plaster Ceilings ..........................................................................
Drywall Ceilings ........................................................................
Plaster Ceiling Components .....................................................
Acoustical Ceilings ....................................................................
Acoustical Ceiling Components ..............................................
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D2020
D2020
D2020
D2020
D2020
D2020
D2020
Electric Water Heaters - Commercial Systems ......................
Gas Fired Water Heaters - Commercial Systems ...................
Oil Fired Water Heaters - Commercial Systems ....................
Solar, Closed Loop, Add-On Hot Water Systems ...................
Solar, Drainback, Hot Water Systems .....................................
Solar, Draindown, Hot Water Systems ....................................
Solar, Closed Loop, Hot Water Systems ..................................
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D2040 Rain Water Drainage
D2090 Other Plumbing Systems
D2090 810 Piping - Installed - Unit Costs .................................................. 302
D2090 820 Standard Pipe Fittings - Installed - Unit Costs ....................... 304
D3010 Energy Supply
D1010 Elevators and Lifts
D1010 110 Hydraulic .................................................................................... 266
D1010 140 Traction Geared Elevators ........................................................ 267
D1010 150 Traction Gearless Elevators ...................................................... 268
D1020 Escalators and Moving Walks
D1020 110 Moving Stairs ............................................................................. 269
D1020 210 Moving Walks ............................................................................ 269
D1090 Other Conveying Systems
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110
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D1090 410 Miscellaneous Types ................................................................. 270
D2010 Plumbing Fixtures
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710
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820
920
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930
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D2040 210 Roof Drain Systems ................................................................... 300
D SERVICES
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D2010 936 Five Fixture Bathroom, One Wall Plumbing .......................... 287
D2010 951 Plumbing Systems 20 Unit, 2 Story Apartment Building ..... 288
Water Closet Systems ...............................................................
Water Closets, Group ................................................................
Urinal Systems ...........................................................................
Lavatory Systems .......................................................................
Kitchen Sink Systems ...............................................................
Laundry Sink Systems ...............................................................
Laboratory Sink Systems ..........................................................
Service Sink Systems ................................................................
Bathtub Systems ........................................................................
Group Wash Fountain Systems ................................................
Shower Systems .........................................................................
Drinking Fountain Systems ......................................................
Water Cooler Systems ...............................................................
Two Fixture Bathroom, Two Wall Plumbing ..........................
Two Fixture Bathroom, One Wall Plumbing ..........................
Three Fixture Bathroom, One Wall Plumbing ........................
Three Fixture Bathroom, Two Wall Plumbing .......................
Four Fixture Bathroom, Two Wall Plumbing ..........................
Four Fixture Bathroom, Three Wall Plumbing .......................
Five Fixture Bathroom, Two Wall Plumbing ..........................
Five Fixture Bathroom, Three Wall Plumbing ........................
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Apartment Building Heating - Fin Tube Radiation ................
Commercial Building Heating - Fin Tube Radiation .............
Commercial Bldg. Heating - Terminal Unit Heaters .............
Solar Swimming Pool Heater Systems ....................................
Solar Direct Gain Glazing, Door Panels ..................................
Solar Direct Gain Glazing-Window Panels .............................
Passive Solar Indirect Gain Wall ..............................................
Passive Solar Indirect Gain Panel ............................................
Passive Solar Sunspace ..............................................................
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D3020 Heat Generating Systems
Small Heating Systems, Hydronic, Electric Boilers ...............
Large Heating Systems, Hydronic, Electric Boilers ................
Boilers, Hot Water & Steam .....................................................
Heating Systems, Unit Heaters ................................................
Heating System, Fin Tube Radiation .......................................
Gas Vent, Galvanized Steel, Double Wall ...............................
Gas Vent Fittings, Galvanized Steel, Double Wall .................
D3020 315 Chimney, Stainless Steel, Insulated, Wood & Oil ..................
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D3030 Cooling Generating Systems
D3030 110 Chilled Water, Air Cooled Condenser Systems ...................... 326
D3030 115 Chilled Water, Cooling Tower Systems .................................. 327
D3030 214 Heating/Cooling System ........................................................... 328
D3050 Terminal & Package Units
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D3050
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Rooftop Single Zone Unit Systems ..........................................
Rooftop Multizone Unit Systems ............................................
Self-contained, Water Cooled Unit Systems ...........................
Self-contained, Air Cooled Unit Systems ...............................
Split Systems With Air Cooled Condensing Units ................
Computer Room Cooling Units ...............................................
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D4010 Sprinklers
D4010 310 Dry Pipe Sprinkler Systems ...................................................... 335
D4010 350 Preaction Sprinkler Systems ..................................................... 338
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D4010 370 Deluge Sprinkler Systems ......................................................... 341
D4010 390 Firecycle Sprinkler Systems ...................................................... 345
D4010 410 Wet Pipe Sprinkler Systems ...................................................... 347
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D5030 Communications and Security
D4020 310 Wet Standpipe Risers, Class I ...................................................
Wet Standpipe Risers, Class II ..................................................
Wet Standpipe Risers, Class III .................................................
D4020 330 Dry Standpipe Risers, Class I ...................................................
Dry Standpipe Risers, Class II ..................................................
Dry Standpipe Risers, Class III .................................................
D4020 410 Fire Hose Equipment .................................................................
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D4090 Other Fire Protection Systems
D4090 910 Fire Suppression Unit Components ......................................... 355
D4090 920 FM200 Systems .......................................................................... 355
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D5020 242 H.I.D. Fixture, Low Bay, 16′ (by Wattage) ............................... 396
D5020 290 Daylight Dimming System ....................................................... 397
D5020 295 Lighting On/Off Control System ............................................. 398
High Voltage Shielded Conductors ..........................................
Overhead Electric Service, 3 Phase - 4 Wire ...........................
Underground Electric Service ...................................................
Feeder Installation .....................................................................
Switchgear ..................................................................................
Panelboard ..................................................................................
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361
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363
D5030 310 Telephone Systems .................................................................... 399
D5030 910 Communication & Alarm Systems ......................................... 400
D5030 920 Data Communication ............................................................... 401
D5090 Other Electrical Systems
D5090
D5090
D5090
D5090
D5090
D5090
365
366
367
368
369
370
371
373
374
375
376
377
380
381
382
383
384
385
386
387
388
389
390
391
392
393
394
395
Generators (by kW) ....................................................................
Photovoltaic Power System, Stand Alone ...............................
Photovoltaic Power System, Grid Connected .........................
Energy Monitoring Systems ......................................................
Electric Baseboard Radiation (Low Density) ...........................
Electric Baseboard Radiation (Medium Density) ....................
402
404
405
406
407
408
E EQUIPMENT & FURNISHINGS
E1010 Commercial Equipment
E1010 110 Security/Vault, EACH ............................................................... 410
E1010 510 Mercantile Equipment, EACH ................................................. 410
E1010 610 Laundry/Dry Cleaning, EACH ................................................. 410
D5020 Lighting and Branch Wiring
Receptacle (by Wattage) ............................................................
Receptacles, Floor ......................................................................
Receptacles & Switches by Each .............................................
Wall Switch by Sq. Ft. ...............................................................
Miscellaneous Power .................................................................
Central A. C. Power (by Wattage) ............................................
Motor Installation ......................................................................
Motor Feeder ..............................................................................
Magnetic Starter ........................................................................
Safety Switches ..........................................................................
Motor Connections ....................................................................
Motor & Starter .........................................................................
Fluorescent Fixtures (by Type) ..................................................
Fluorescent Fixtures (by Wattage) ............................................
Incandescent Fixture (by Type) .................................................
Incandescent Fixture (by Wattage) ...........................................
Fluorescent Fixture, High Bay, 8′-10′ (by Wattage) .................
H.I.D. Fixture, High Bay, 8′-10′ (by Type) ................................
H.I.D. Fixture, High Bay, 8′-10′ (by Wattage) ..........................
H.I.D. Fixture, High Bay, 16′ (by Type) ....................................
H.I.D. Fixture, High Bay, 16′ (by Wattage) ..............................
H.I.D. Fixture, High Bay, 20′ (by Type) ....................................
H.I.D. Fixture, High Bay, 20′ (by Wattage) ..............................
H.I.D. Fixture, High Bay, 30′ (by Type) ....................................
H.I.D. Fixture, High Bay, 30′ (by Wattage) ..............................
H.I.D. Fixture, Low Bay, 8′-10′ (by Type) .................................
H.I.D. Fixture, Low Bay, 8′-10′ (by Wattage) ...........................
H.I.D. Fixture, Low Bay, 16′ (by Type) .....................................
210
420
430
480
510
520
E1020 Institutional Equipment
E1020
E1020
E1020
E1020
E1020
E1020
E1020
E1020
E1020
E1020
E1020
E1020
110
130
210
230
310
320
330
610
710
720
730
810
Ecclesiastical Equipment, EACH .............................................
Ecclesiastical Equipment, L.F. ..................................................
Library Equipment, EACH .......................................................
Library Equipment, L.F. .............................................................
Theater and Stage Equipment, EACH .....................................
Theater and Stage Equipment, S.F. ..........................................
Theater and Stage Equipment, L.F. ..........................................
Detention Equipment, EACH ..................................................
Laboratory Equipment, EACH .................................................
Laboratory Equipment, S.F. .......................................................
Laboratory Equipment, L.F. ......................................................
Medical Equipment, EACH ......................................................
411
411
411
411
411
411
411
412
412
412
412
412
E1030 Vehicular Equipment
E1030 110 Vehicular Service Equipment, EACH ...................................... 413
E1030 210 Parking Control Equipment, EACH ........................................ 413
E1030 310 Loading Dock Equipment, EACH ............................................ 413
E1090 Other Equipment
E1090
E1090
E1090
E1090
E1090
E1090
E1090
E1090
E1090
E1090
110
210
350
360
410
550
610
620
810
820
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Maintenance Equipment, EACH ..............................................
Solid Waste Handling Equipment, EACH ...............................
Food Service Equipment, EACH ..............................................
Food Service Equipment, S.F. ...................................................
Residential Equipment, EACH .................................................
Darkroom Equipment, EACH ..................................................
School Equipment, EACH ........................................................
School Equipment, S.F. ..............................................................
Athletic, Recreational, and Therapeutic Equipment, EACH
Athletic, Recreational, and Therapeutic Equipment, S.F. .....
414
414
414
414
414
414
415
415
415
415
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E1090 910 Other Equipment, EACH .......................................................... 416
E2010 Fixed Furnishings
E2010
E2010
E2010
E2010
310
320
420
510
417
417
417
417
F1030
F1030
F1030
F1030
120
210
220
910
G3020 Sanitary Sewer
G3020 110 Drainage & Sewage Piping ........................................................ 441
G3030 210 Manholes & Catch Basins ........................................................ 443
F1010 Special Structures
110
120
250
260
330
G3010 Water Supply
G3030 Storm Sewer
F SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
F1020
F1020
F1020
F1020
F1020
G2040 105 Fence & Guardrails .................................................................... 439
G2040 810 Flagpoles ..................................................................................... 439
G2040 950 Other Site Development, EACH .............................................. 439
G3010 110 Water Distribution Piping ......................................................... 440
E2020 210 Furnishings/EACH .................................................................... 418
E2020 220 Furniture and Accessories, L.F. ................................................ 418
120
210
320
330
340
Page
G2040 Site Development
Window Treatment, EACH ......................................................
Window Treatment, S.F. ............................................................
Fixed Floor Grilles and Mats, S.F. ............................................
Fixed Multiple Seating, EACH .................................................
E2020 Moveable Furnishings
F1010
F1010
F1010
F1010
F1010
Table No.
G2030 150 Brick & Tile Plazas .................................................................... 438
Air-Supported Structures, S.F. ..................................................
Pre-Engineered Structures, EACH ............................................
Other Special Structures, S.F. ...................................................
Special Structures, EACH .........................................................
Special Structures, S.F. ..............................................................
420
420
420
420
420
G3060 Fuel Distribution
G3060 110 Gas Service Piping ..................................................................... 445
G4020 Site Lighting
G4020 110 Site Lighting ............................................................................... 446
G4020 210 Light Pole (Installed) .................................................................. 447
F1020 Integrated Construction
Integrated Construction, EACH ...............................................
Integrated Construction, S.F. ....................................................
Special Purpose Room, EACH ..................................................
Special Purpose Room, S.F. .......................................................
Special Construction, L.F. .........................................................
421
421
421
421
421
F1030 Special Construction Systems
Sound, Vibration, and Seismic Construction, S.F. ..................
Radiation Protection, EACH ....................................................
Radiation Protection, S.F. ..........................................................
Other Special Construction Systems, EACH .........................
422
422
422
422
F1040 Special Facilities
F1040 210 Ice Rinks, EACH ........................................................................ 423
F1040 510 Liquid & Gas Storage Tanks, EACH ....................................... 423
F1040 910 Special Construction, EACH .................................................... 423
G BUILDING SITEWORK
G1030 Site Earthwork
G1030
G1030
G1030
G1030
805
806
807
815
Trenching Common Earth ........................................................
Trenching Loam & Sandy Clay ................................................
Trenching Sand & Gravel .........................................................
Pipe Bedding ...............................................................................
426
428
430
432
G2010 Roadways
G2010 232 Bituminous Roadways Crushed Stone .................................... 434
G2010 305 Curbs & Berms .......................................................................... 436
G2020 Parking Lots
G2020 210 Parking Lots Gravel Base .......................................................... 437
G2030 Pedestrian Paving
G2030 110 Bituminous Sidewalks ............................................................... 438
G2030 120 Concrete Sidewalks ................................................................... 438
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Reference
Section
All the reference information is in one section,
making it easy to find what you need to know
. . . and easy to use the book on a daily basis. This
section is visually identified by a vertical gray
bar on the page edges.
In this section, you’ll see the background that
relates to the reference numbers that appeared in
the Assembly Cost Sections. You’ll find
reference tables, explanations, and estimating
information that support how we derive the
systems data. Also included are alternate pricing
methods, technical data, and estimating
procedures, along with information on design
and economy in construction.
Also in this Reference Section, we’ve included
Historical Cost Indexes for cost comparison
over time; City Cost Indexes and Location
Factors for adjusting costs to the region you
are in; Square Foot Costs; Reference Aids;
Estimating Forms; and an explanation of all
Abbreviations used in the book.
Table of Contents
Reference Tables (cont.)
H General Conditions
Reference Tables
A10 Foundations
RA1010 Standard Foundations .................... 450
RA1020 Special Foundations ....................... 457
RA1030 Slab on Grade ................................. 460
A20 Basement Construction
RA2020 Basement Walls ..............................
B10 Superstructure
RB1010 Floor Construction .........................
RB1020 Roof Construction ..........................
B20 Exterior Enclosure
RB2010 Exterior Walls .................................
B30 Roofing
RB3010 Roof Coverings ..............................
C20 Stairs
RC2010 Stair Construction .........................
D10 Conveying
RD1010 Elevators & Lifts ............................
D20 Plumbing
RD2010 Plumbing Fixtures .........................
RD2020 Domestic Water Distribution ......
D30 HVAC
RD3010 Energy Supply ................................
RD3020 Heat Generating Systems ............
RD3030 Cooling Generating Systems ........
D40 Fire Protection
RD4010 Sprinklers........................................
RD4020 Standpipes.......................................
D50 Electrical
RD5010 Electrical Service & Distribution .
RD5020 Lighting & Branch Wiring ............
G10 Site Preparation
RG1010 Site Clearing ...................................
RG1030 Site Earthwork ...............................
G20 Site Improvements
RG2020 Parking Lots ...................................
461
463
470
472
478
480
481
483
485
487
488
489
RH1010 Overhead, Design & Engineering,
Worker’s Compensation ................
RH1020 Overhead & Miscellaneous Data
& Overtime ....................................
RH1030 Sales Tax .........................................
RH1040 Temporary Supports ......................
525
529
529
530
City Adjustments
RJ1010
RJ1020
RJ1030
RJ1040
Component Indexes.........................
Historical Cost Indexes ...................
City Cost Indexes ...........................
Location Factors .............................
531
532
533
544
Square Foot Costs
RK1010 Square Foot Costs &
Area Requirements ........................ 550
Reference Aids
RL1010 Live Loads, Dead Loads,
Wind Loads, & Snow Loads .........
RL1020 Area Requirements &
Building Code Requirements.........
RL1030 ″U″ & ″R″ Values
& Thermal Properties ....................
RL1040 Construction Classification...........
RL1090 Conversion Factors .........................
Estimating Forms
Abbreviations
560
568
572
580
583
586
592
492
493
495
518
522
522
523
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