"The SCOPE of Milluuork"

(W, L C, Form #222)

Back in 1954 the WOODWORK INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA received a quite clear challenge from the then president of the California Council of Architects. In brief, the challenge was, "Now that you have given to us your so-excellent Manual of Millwork, and the efiective Details of Millwork, don't you think it's about time you defined what we are talking about ? Isn't it about time for us to be told what millwork is? Can't we have a full-mill-bid that will mean the same thing to every architect and to every contractor and to every mill-man ? Shouldn't the architect be told the proper scope of the Millwork Section of his specifications? And lastly, isn't that your job?" WIC FORM #222 is the answer to that challenge.

The Scope of Millwork (WIC FORM #222) was not casually compiled. The existing bid forms in use throughout the state were all carefully examined. Several specifications from the offices of the leading architects in the state were studied. The current policies of the State Department of Architecture were considered. Outstanding general contractors were consulted. Then a preliminary draft of a definition of the scope of millwork was drawn.

In this beginning form, the data was again re-submitted to all concerned. The Architectural Practices committee of the California Council of Architects met in session and discussed each item in detail. The directors of the Woodwork Institute did the same. Several leading contractors submitted suggestions for changes. Various committees from chapters of the AIA and the CSI gave careful attention to the document, and then all these suggestions (which were surprisingly consistent in their nature) were combined together into the now existing SCOPE OF MILLWORK-WIC FORM #222, dated October, 1955.

This is what has happened. The Division of Architecture

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Telephone DAvenport 6-6273 llonufsclurers ond Jobbers of SASH AND DOOR,S TO IHE RETAIL IU'NBER, DEALER of the state of California begins their standard specifications with the following paragraph: "SCOPE. Furnish and deliver all millwork and related items, as set forth in 'Scope of Millwork,' Form #222 of the Woodwork Institute of California (WIC), and as shown on the drawings and herein specified." Many architects throughout the state employ similar definition. Each millwork manufacturer now bids and fulfills his contract under exactly the same condition of scope on these jobs. Each general contractor knows exactly what to expect from the mill. Each full-mill-bid now means exactly the same thing. And, in the instance where a part of the full-mill contract is being considered, the Form #222 is even arranged in the same manner that an architect should sub-divide his Millwork Section. Most of all, each of us concerned now have a common language-we talk about the same thing to the same degreewe understand each other, and we enjoy a much more pleasant' and profitable working relationship. Use the SCOPE OF MILLWORK (WIC FORM #222)-it is given to you for that purpose.

The "Scope of Millwork"-\ flG Form #222 INTRODUCTION

The terms used herein describing the various materials and items have the meanings as defined in the MANUAL OF MILLWORK, as published by the Woodwork Institute of California in 1953. In the absence of sufficient details or information, all species, grades and kinds of materials, and all work executed. are intended to be in accordance with the Standards of the MANUAL OF MILLWORK and with stock details and methods applicable to the job.

The Scope of Architectural Millwork, Separated Into Appropriate Categories, Is:

1. EXTERIOR FRAMES

All frames for all exterior window. sash. door, vent. and access openings of all kinds.

TYPICAL INCLUSIONS: Stiles; jambs; mullions; transom bars; sills; yokes; staff mouldings; blind stops; parting beads; flashing when required attached; attached sill pans; inside and back linings; wood caps; pediments; stops for exterior door frames; attached outside casings; exposed qtructural mullions; and columns, pilasters, box sills, brackets, corbels, paneling and mouldings when these members form an integral part of the frame design. All exterior frames will be mill built or in sections as large as practicable.

EXCLUDED: Any structural wood framing or timbers except as noted; any metal frames, any wood cores for metal frames, or any stopped-in glass.

2. EXTERIOR FINISH

All plain, S4S, and moulded trim required that are detached and not structural in nature.

TYPICAL INCLUSIONS: Cornice moulds; corner and edge boards; fascia; soffits; water tables; outside casing required detached; steel sash surrounds; belt and base courses; balustrades; verge boards; half timber work; parapet railings; treads and risers and trim for exterior stairs; seat and bench parts; columns; beam boxings; false rafters and lookouts when sciolled or turned or carved; turned columns; boxed posts ar-rd beams; worked solid posts and beams; corbels; brackets; bolsters; finials; pediments; ancl the like.

EXCLUDED: Any structural wood framing or tin.rbers; any