Which of the following is an example of a Description Specification?

• A. A description of product by function
• B. An description of area requirements
• C. An example: 40 watt round down light
• D. A specification that calls for final fire rating

Answer: (C)

Description Specifications present a product by its tangible characteristics, giving a concrete example of exactly what to supply rather than describing what it should do or how it must perform. The example “40 watt round down light” does just that: it names a specific product type and its attributes (wattage and form). This communicates precisely what is needed so the contractor sources that exact item.

If you described a product by function, you’d be stating what the product should achieve (for example, “provide ambient lighting for the lobby”) rather than which product to install. Describing area requirements focuses on space dimensions or layout, not the product itself. And a requirement for a final fire rating is a performance standard, not a description of a specific product. So the concrete product example best represents a Description Specification.