Guidance and content

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specification_(technical_standard)

Sometimes a guide or a standard operating procedure is available to help write and format a good specification.[3][4][5] A specification might include:

• • Descriptive title, number, identifier, etc. of the specification

  • Date of last effective revision and revision designation

  • A logo or trademark to indicate the document copyright, ownership and origin[6]

  • Table of Contents (TOC), if the document is long

  • Person, office, or agency responsible for questions on the specification, updates, and deviations.

  • The significance, scope or importance of the specification and its intended use.

  • Terminology, definitions and abbreviations to clarify the meanings of the specification[7][8]

  • Test methods for measuring all specified characteristics

  • Material requirements: physical, mechanical, electrical, chemical, etc. Targets and tolerances.

  • Acceptance testing, including Performance testing requirements. Targets and tolerances.

  • Drawings, photographs, or technical illustrations

  • Workmanship

  • Certifications required.

  • Safety considerations and requirements

  • Environmental considerations and requirements

  • Quality control requirements, acceptance sampling, inspections, acceptance criteria

  • Person, office, or agency responsible for enforcement of the specification.

  • Completion and delivery.

  • Provisions for rejection, reinspection, rehearing, corrective measures

  • References and citations for which any instructions in the content maybe required to fulfill the traceability and clarity of the document[8][9][10]

  • Signatures of approval, if necessary[11]

  • Change record to summarize the chronological development, revision and completion if the document is to be circulated internally[12]

  • Annexes and Appendices that are expand details, add clarification, or offer options.[12]