Should the standard specifications for as-built drawings be the older ones used in the detailed design, or the latest version?
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When preparing the as-built drawings, it was found that some standards and specifications had new versions. I would like to ask whether the standard specifications in the as-built drawings should follow the latest version or the older versions specified in the detailed design documents – are there any regulations regarding this?
The last edit to this post was made by mzykater on 2017-12-6 at 11:05. The following approach is recommended (based on project acceptance cases in our organization): 1. If a section of the work that has already been completed on site does not conflict with the new standards, use the new regulations. 2. If a completed section of work conflicts with the new standards and making changes is difficult, use the old standards. The date on the drawing should be set as early as possible before the issuance date of the new standard. 3. If the various inspections related to fire safety, security, occupational health, etc., have been completed, and if the administrative inspection authorities raise no objections, the original project can continue to comply with the old standards. Even so, if the changes in the new regulations are fundamental in nature – such as increases in fire separation distances or alterations to the dimensions of escape routes and other such critical parameters – it is recommended to make those changes on-site, as they will be mentioned repeatedly during numerous inspections in the future. It’s better to just do it all while the project is still ongoing, to save trouble.
Thank you very much; it still needs to be handled according to different situations!
Thank you very much; it still needs to be handled according to different situations!
Of course, it’s based on the latest version. The release of the latest version indicates that the existing old version has been replaced.
The as-built documents are revised based on the contents of the detailed design documents, change orders, and project correspondence letters. The standards and specifications should still be in accordance with the detailed design documents. The as-built documents merely reflect the actual conditions of the project on site; they are developed on the basis of the detailed design documents and are consistent with the actual construction carried out on site. They are prepared after the completion inspection, and therefore do not possess the nature of construction drawings.