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Scope of content
Libraries of pre-written specification clauses, guidance and manufacturer product information are written by our multi-disciplinary specialist team.
NBS Chorus covers multi-discipline content, which means that an accurate specification can be written in less time, avoiding the risk of duplicated or conflicting content.
United Kingdom – Uniclass 2015
NBS Chorus covers the specific systems and the performance, products, execution and system completion clauses that are required by the following groupings. This content is grouped into four content libraries: Architecture, Landscape, Services and Structure.
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| Classification | Systems |
| Ss_15 | Earthworks systems |
| Ss_20 | Structural systems |
| Ss_25 | Wall and barrier systems |
| Ss_30 | Roof, floor and paving systems |
| Ss_32 | Damp proofing, waterproofing and plaster finishing systems |
| Ss_35 | Stair and ramp systems |
| Ss_37 | Tunnel, shaft, vessel and tower systems |
| Ss_40 | Signage, fittings, furnishings and equipment (FF&E) and general finishing systems |
| Ss_45 | Flora and fauna systems |
| Ss_50 | Disposal systems |
| Ss_55 | Piped supply systems |
| Ss_60 | Heating, cooling and refrigeration systems |
| Ss_65 | Ventilation and air conditioning systems |
| Ss_70 | Electrical systems |
| Ss_75 | Communications, security, safety, control and protection systems |
| Ss_80 | Transport systems |
Australia – Uniclass 2015
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| Classification | Systems |
| Ss_20 | Structural systems |
| Ss_25 | Wall and barrier systems |
| Ss_30 | Roof, floor and paving systems |
| Ss_32 | Damp-proofing, waterproofing and plaster finishing systems |
| Ss_35 | Stair and ramp systems |
| Ss_40 | Signage, fittings, furnishings and equipment and general finishing systems |
| Ss_45 | Flora and fauna systems |
| Ss_55 | Piped supply systems |
| Ss_80 | Transport systems |
Canada – CMS
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| Classification | Systems |
| Division 00 | Procurement and Contracting Requirements |
| Division 01 | General Requirements |
| Division 02 | Existing Conditions |
| Division 03 | Concrete |
| Division 04 | Masonry |
| Division 05 | Metals |
| Division 06 | Wood, Plastics and Composites |
| Division 07 | Thermal and Moisture Protection |
| Division 08 | Openings |
| Division 09 | Finishes |
| Division 10 | Specialties |
| Division 11 | Equipment |
| Division 12 | Furnishings |
| Division 13 | Special Construction |
| Division 14 | Conveying Equipment |
| Division 21 | Fire Suppression |
| Division 22 | Plumbing |
| Division 23 | Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) |
| Division 25 | Integrated Automation |
| Division 26 | Electrical |
| Division 27 | Communications |
| Division 28 | Electronic Safety and Security |
| Division 31 | Earthwork |
| Division 32 | Exterior Improvements |
| Division 33 | Utilities |
| Division 34 | Transportation |
Canada – NMS
Canada – NMS (French)
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