tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416426589713285085.post3711658644259000828..comments2024-02-28T02:23:50.477-06:00Comments on Constructive Thoughts: Manufacturers' specifications don't follow CSI's Practice Guide; why are you surprised?Sheldonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13799057838622646083noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416426589713285085.post-89294105418874563852015-08-17T11:20:10.855-05:002015-08-17T11:20:10.855-05:00Although I did not state that all manufacturers...Although I did not state that all manufacturers' guide specifications are bad, I could have made that clear. I occasionally am surprised when I receive a well-written specification from a manufacturer. I haven't kept score, but the fact that I consider it surprising suggests they are in the minority. I am familiar with some of your specifications, Michael, and I appreciate your work. Sheldonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13799057838622646083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416426589713285085.post-49424457705770809052015-08-17T10:53:12.385-05:002015-08-17T10:53:12.385-05:00While you accurately describe the flaws of many gu...While you accurately describe the flaws of many guide specifications issued by manufacturers, let's recognize that other firms issue guide specs that do not "stack the deck" <br /><br />A case in point is a guide spec I wrote for East Coast Lightning Equipment. It references applicable consensus standards and adds only the text necessary for administrative requirements and to assist a specifier make choose between options such as [copper] [aluminum]. <br /><br />The section can be downloaded from Construction Specifier at http://www.constructionspecifier.com/lightning-specs/Michael@Chusid.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02539490607555267490noreply@blogger.com