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“SweetsProductMarketplaceTip2” -
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A revision to the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and
ABA
(Architectural Barriers Act) and the related guidelines ADAAG
are to be
issued by the Department of Justice on July 26, 2004 - this information
can
be downloaded from http://www.access-board.gov/ada-aba
The Justice Department has NOT accepted these revisions. The
revisions become official only after the Justice Department accepts
them. The State Fire Marshal's Office will most likely
be notified of the rules change very quickly after it's adoption.
The use of CCA (Chromated Copper Arsenate) has been limited
by an agreement
between the EPA and the wood treatment manufacturers - in brief
for general
building construction CCA is no longer available - of local
interest the use
of CCA as a preservative of piles, posts, utility poles, and
in marine
buildings are allowed, the question of availability may arise
as the wood
preservative industry change over to using other compounds.
Specific Words for Specifications
Amount - Use when writing about money.
Balance - Use when writing about money.
Quantity - Use when writing about number, linear measure,
area, volume.
Remainder - Preferred term for that which is left
over.
Any - Limited number selected at the discretion of the reader.
Either - Implies a choice of options.
Both - Use when the intent is to have something on both sides.
Flammable - Preferred term for inflammable.
Install - To place in position for service or use.
Provide - Furnish and install
Insure - To procure an insurance policy.
Assure - To give confidence to a person.
Ensure - To make certain by elimination of possible errors.
Observe - Watch the execution of work
Supervise - Direct the execution of work.
Lineal - A descendant.
Linear - Measurement in one direction, pertaining to length.
Party - Signatory to a contract.
Entity - Persons, firms, or others involved in construction,
but not a signatory.
Replace - Remove and reinstall.
Replace and Provide - New Use in lieu of Replace to
remove existing and provide new materials.
Shall - Used to reference work to be performed by the contractor.
Will - Use with acts actions required of the owner, architect
or engineer.
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