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 04 05 31 Masonry Tuck Pointing 10-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 10-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 10-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 08 63 00 Metal-Framed Skylights 10-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 09 66 13 Portland Cement Terrazzo Flooring 10-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 10-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 13 34 19 Metal Building Systems 10-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 10-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 10-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 07 61 16 Copper Standing Seam Roofing 10-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 08 71 00 Door Hardware 10-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 09 66 16 Terrazzo Floor Tile 10-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 10-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 04 43 00 Natural Stone Veneer 10-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 04-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 04-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 04-01-2023  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 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 04-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 04-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 04-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 04-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 04-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 26 24 16 Panelboards 04-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 04-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 04-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 04-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 04-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 26 30 05 Solar Energy Electrical Power Generation System 04-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 04-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 26 32 13 Engine Generators 04-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 04-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 04-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 04-01-2023  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 28 20 00 Video Surveillance 03-01-2018  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 28 31 00 Intrusion Detection 03-01-2018  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 28 10 00 Access Control 03-01-2018  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 32 33 00 Site Furnishings 01-01-2017  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 33 41 13 Foundation Drainage 01-01-2017  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 01-01-2017  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 31 20 11 Earth Moving (Short Form) 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 31 32 23 Pressure Grouting Soil Stabilization 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 28 46 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 23 81 46 Water-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 31 23 19 Dewatering 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 31 62 00 Driven Piles 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 22 13 23 Sanitary Waste Interceptors 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 32 31 19 Decorative Metal Fences and Gates 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 23 82 16 Air Coils 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 31 63 16 Auger Cast Grout Piles 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 22 13 29 Sanitary Sewerage Pumps 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 23 21 14 Ground Loop Heat Pump Piping 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 23 82 33 Convectors 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 31 63 26 Drilled Caissons 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 23 82 39 Unit Heaters 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 22 14 29 Sump Pumps 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 23 83 23 Radiant-Heating Electric Panels 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 22 14 33 Packaged, Pedestal Drainage Pump Units 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 32 14 16 Brick Unit Paving 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 22 14 36 Packaged, Submersible, Drainage Pump Units 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 27 05 33 Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 22 15 00 General Service Compressed-Air Systems 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 27 10 00 Structured Cabling 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 22 31 11 Water Softeners 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 22 34 00 Fuel-Fired Domestic Water Heaters 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 22 13 33 Packaged, Submersible Sewerage Pump Units 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 32 90 00 Planting 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 33 10 00 Water Utilities 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 23 55 23 Gas-Fired Radiant Heaters 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewerage Utilities 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 33 51 00 Natural Gas Distribution 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing for HVAC 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX
VA NCA 23 55 33 Fuel-Fired Unit Heaters 11-01-2016  PDF |  DOCX

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