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Section D-4
Order of Precedence Between Drawings and Specifications

The Joint Committee, realizing that there are options to the contrary, recommends that specifications and plans be considered as complimentary. Where a Contractor finds a discrepancy between them, he should immediately call it to the attention of the Architect or Engineer and request that a written clarification be issued. Where the Architect or Engineer finds a discrepancy, he should immediately call it to the attention of the Contractor, clarifying the discrepancy, and issue a written clarification of the requirement.

In cases of conflict, case law generally supports written specifications as ruling over graphic information.

 

Revised July 2010

Reviewed April 1987
Reviewed February 1983
Revised December 1976
Revised November 1971

Revised January 1967

Approved September 1958


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