I know that National Master Specs (NMS) in Canada have rules for wording to be used in writing specs, and the rules include not to use "shall be" type of sentence construction, but rather to use the "imperative" verb. Example: Say "Provide A490 high bolts", rather than "Bolts shall be A490".
My question: Is it better to have the imperative verb at the start of the sentence than elsewhere, or does it not matter?
For example, are the following equally acceptable?
"Provide new A490 bolts unless noted elsewhere on drawings"
"Unless noted elsewhere on drawings, provide A490 bolts."
My question: Is it better to have the imperative verb at the start of the sentence than elsewhere, or does it not matter?
For example, are the following equally acceptable?
"Provide new A490 bolts unless noted elsewhere on drawings"
"Unless noted elsewhere on drawings, provide A490 bolts."