CSI MasterFormat Specifications

OrangePiel publishes 3-part CSI MasterFormat specifications formatted per CSI SectionFormat (Construction Specifications Institute) for every product in the catalog. Acoustical panels and printed acoustic wall murals fall under MasterFormat Section 09 84 00 (Acoustical Room Components); printed roller shades fall under Section 12 24 00 (Window Shades). Each spec is a downloadable Word document the specifier can drop into a 3-part project specification, with Part 1 General, Part 2 Products, and Part 3 Execution sections complete. NRC 0.85 per ASTM C423, ASTM E84 Class A fire rating, NFPA 701 fabric compliance, UL GREENGUARD Gold certification — every spec leads with the bound facts a reviewer needs.

What CSI SectionFormat is, and why it matters for specifiers

CSI SectionFormat is the Construction Specifications Institute’s standard structure for written project specifications. It divides each product specification into three Parts: Part 1 General (references, submittals, quality assurance, delivery + storage), Part 2 Products (manufacturers, materials, equipment, fabrication, finishes), and Part 3 Execution (examination, preparation, installation, field quality control). The format is the spec-writer convention referenced by the AIA, the Construction Specifications Institute, and most U.S. architecture firms.

The OrangePiel CSI specs follow this structure exactly. A specifier opens the Word document, copies Section 09 84 00 into the project specification under Division 09 (Finishes), and edits the manufacturer name, model, and finish selection to match the project. Acoustic, fire, and indoor air quality requirements stay populated with the verified standard references — no rewriting required.

What Section 09 84 00 covers

Part 1 General includes the standards references — ASTM C423 (acoustic absorption), ASTM E84 (surface burning), NFPA 701 (textile fire), UL GREENGUARD Gold (indoor air quality), AATCC 16.3 (colorfastness) — plus submittal requirements (product data, samples, shop drawings) and warranty terms. Part 2 Products names the manufacturer (OrangePiel, Richmond, Virginia), model (OrangePiel Custom Printed Acoustic Panel or OrangePiel Custom Printed Acoustic Wall Mural), core options (PET felt 60 percent post-consumer recycled, or rigid mineral wool), face fabric, mounting hardware (Z-clip, French cleat, or impaling clip), and acoustic performance (NRC 0.85 minimum). Part 3 Execution covers examination, surface preparation, installation, and acceptance criteria.

For projects that include both acoustic panels and acoustic wall murals, a single Section 09 84 00 covers both with mural-specific provisions added to Part 2 (max single-panel width 16 feet, dye-sublimated print at 1440 DPI on PVC-free fabric, AATCC 16.3 colorfastness rating). Printed roller shades remain in Section 12 24 00 (Window Shades) under Division 12 (Furnishings).

How to download and use the OrangePiel CSI specs

Specs are available from the OrangePiel trade resources page as Word documents (editable) and PDF (read-only, signed). Each spec is dated and version-stamped; download the most recent version when starting a project. CAD blocks (DWG, DXF) and Revit families (RFA) for elevation and section drawings are bundled with the spec download or available separately from the CAD/BIM library.

The OrangePiel Studio team supplies project-specific edits, custom fabric or core options not in the standard spec, and AIA Continuing Education-credit course material for trade clients on request.

Need help customizing specifications for your project? Our technical team can assist with product selection, performance requirements, and specification language. Contact us for specification writing support or to request project-specific documentation.