National Cemetery Administration (NCA) Master Specifications  Subscribe to National Cemetery Administration (NCA) Master Specifications

The Cemetery Design and Construction Criteria establishes consistent design and construction practices and are the minimum acceptable standards for the design and construction of VA cemeteries.

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VA NCA 00 01 10 Table of Contents 04-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-01-2010  PDF |  DOC
VA NCA 01 00 01 General Requirements (Major NCA Projects) 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 01 00 02 General Requirments (Minor NCA Projects) 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules (NAS) 05-01-2012  PDF |  DOC
VA NCA 01 32 17 Network Analysis Schedules (Microsoft Project Gantt Chart) 10-01-2010  PDF |  DOC
VA NCA 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 01 42 19 Reference Standards 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 08-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 01 81 13.11 Sustainability Certification Requirements – LEED V4.1 BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovation 04-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 12-01-2015  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 02 21 00 Site Surveys 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 03 30 53 (Short Form) Cast-In-Place Concrete 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 03 41 33 Precast Structural Pretensioned Concrete 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 03 48 21 Precast Concrete Burial Crypts (Double Depth Lawn Crypt) 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 03 48 24 Precast Concrete Columbarium Units 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 03 48 26 Precast Concrete Memorial Wall Units 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 03 52 00 Lightweight Concrete Roof Insulation 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 04 05 31 Masonry Tuck Pointing 05-01-2010  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 04 43 00 Natural Stone Veneer 10-01-2018  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 04 73 00 Cloumbarim Niche Cover 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 04 73 10 Memorial Wall Markers 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 05 31 00 Steel Decking 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 12-01-2015  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 12-01-2015  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 12 00 Built-Up Bituminous Waterproofing 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 12-01-2015  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 21 23 Loose-Fill Insulation 12-01-2015  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 31 26 Slate Shingles 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 31 29.13 Wood Shingles 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 32 13 Clay Roof Tiles 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 41 13 Standing Seam Metal Roofing 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 51 00 Built-Up Bituminous Roofing 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 52 16 Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 54 19 Polyvinyl-Chloride Roofing 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 61 16 Copper Standing Seam Roofing 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 84 00 Firestopping 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 92 00 Joints Sealants 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 12-01-2015  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 08 36 13 Sectional Doors 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 08 51 23 Steel Windows 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 08 51 69.11 Aluminum Storm Windows 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 08 63 00 Metal-Framed Skylights 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 08 71 00 Door Hardware 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 08 80 00 Glazing 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 09 30 13 Tiling 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 09 63 13 Brick Flooring 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 09 63 40 Stone Flooring 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 09 66 13 Portland Cement Terrazzo Flooring 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 09 66 16 Terrazzo Floor Tile 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 09 67 00 Fluid-Applied Flooring 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 09 67 23 Resinous Flooring 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 09 68 00 Carpeting 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 09 91 00 Painting 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 10 11 13 Markerboards 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 10 11 23 Tackboards 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 10 14 00 Exterior Signage 06-01-2014  PDF |  DOCX

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