Chapter 3: General Provisions, Section 1: General
Published: July 2019
Section 1 General
Sections 1-1.06, “Abbreviations,” and 1-1.07, “Definitions,” of the Standard Specifications define terms and abbreviations used in specifications and the bid item list. Some sections of the Standard Specifications may include definitions that are specific to that section. The Standard Plans also contain a list of abbreviations and symbols that the engineer’s estimate uses for unit of measure.
Resident engineers and others preparing contract documents and correspondence must be familiar with the terms and symbols and use them correctly.
Construction Manual Chapters
Chapter 1 - Caltrans Construction Organization
Chapter 2 - Safety and Traffic
Chapter 3 - General Provisions
Chapter 4 - Construction Details
Chapter 5 - Contract Administration
Chapter 6 - Sampling and Testing
Chapter 7 - Environmental Stewardship
Chapter 8 - Employment Practices
Chapter 9 - Projects Sponsored by Others