Division 02 Existing Conditions

Detail or Installation Mismatch in Division 02 Existing Conditions submittals

By Deviation Check Editorial Team. Last reviewed June 1, 2026.

Short answer

The submitted detail, dimension, anchorage, or installation method differs from what the spec or drawings require. Default grade in Division 02 Existing Conditions: Fix and Resubmit.

The submitted detail, dimension, anchorage, or installation method differs from what the spec or drawings require. This guide covers how it shows up specifically in Division 02 Existing Conditions submittals.

What to look for in Division 02 Existing Conditions

  • Containment boundary in submittal drawings differs from spec or contract drawings
  • Decon unit (shower) layout or number of stages below required (EPA/OSHA minimum 3-stage)
  • Glove-bag procedure not matching work class (Class III vs Class IV asbestos)
  • Critical barriers at openings not specified or insufficient number of poly layers
  • Negative air machine placement and duct routing not matching spec
  • Drop zone and waste transfer path not matching site logistics plan
  • Plumbing isolation for lead in drinking water remediation - isolation points differ from drawings
  • Shoring or underpinning detail for selective demolition differs from structural drawings
  • Utility cap-off locations for demolition differ from drawings
  • Disposal route (waste hauler path on site) conflicts with project safety plan

How severe is it?

Default grade: Fix and Resubmit. Escalates to Blocker when the difference affects a fire-rated, seismic, or structural assembly.

Deviation Check assigns a default per category and escalates or de-escalates based on the spec, always showing its reasoning. See the Division 02 severity rules.

What the PM should do

Stamp the submittal Revise and Resubmit. Mark the deviation, return the relevant spec passage as a redline, and have the sub correct and re-send before fabrication or installation.

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Frequently asked questions

What containment and decontamination details in Division 02 Existing Conditions submittals are most often mismatched against spec or contract drawings?

The most frequent mismatches are containment boundary drawings that differ from contract drawings, and decon unit layouts with fewer than the required three stages per EPA/OSHA minimums. Critical barrier specifications with insufficient poly layers and negative air machine placement or duct routing that does not match the spec are also common. Glove-bag procedures listed for the wrong asbestos work class - Class III versus Class IV - also appear regularly.

How does a project manager resolve a Division 02 submittal where the shoring or underpinning detail differs from the structural drawings?

Because a shoring or underpinning mismatch affects a structural assembly, the deviation escalates to a Blocker. The sub must revise the submittal to match the structural drawings exactly and resubmit. The PM should also verify that utility cap-off locations and the demolition scope align with the drawings, since these are often caught together when reviewing selective demolition packages.

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