Division 04 Masonry

Missing Certification or Compliance Documentation in Division 04 Masonry submittals

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

Short answer

A required listing, test report, certification, or compliance document is absent from the submittal package. Default grade in Division 04 Masonry: Fix and Resubmit.

A required listing, test report, certification, or compliance document is absent from the submittal package. This guide covers how it shows up specifically in Division 04 Masonry submittals.

What to look for in Division 04 Masonry

Required certifications in masonry submittals:

  • TMS 402/602 compliance (Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures)
  • ASTM C90 test reports for concrete masonry units (compressive strength, absorption, moisture content)
  • ASTM C62/C216/C652 test reports for brick (compressive strength, absorption, saturation coefficient, IRA)
  • ASTM C270 mortar compliance (property or proportion method)
  • ASTM C476 grout compliance
  • ASTM C1019 grout prism test reports
  • Mill certificates for masonry reinforcing steel
  • Fire resistance documentation (UL assembly listing or TMS 216.1 calculated rating)
  • Seismic compliance documentation (IBC/ASCE 7, TMS 402 seismic provisions)
  • ASTM C97/C99/C170/C880 test reports for natural stone (absorption, flexural, compressive)
  • LEED documentation (recycled content for CMU, regional materials)
  • Efflorescence test results (ASTM C67 for brick, ASTM C1372 for CMU)

How severe is it?

Default grade: Fix and Resubmit. Escalates to Blocker when the missing document is a code or life-safety requirement (UL listing, fire rating).

Deviation Check assigns a default per category and escalates or de-escalates based on the spec, always showing its reasoning. See the Division 04 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 ASTM test reports are required in a Division 04 Masonry submittal package for CMU and brick?

For CMU, ASTM C90 test reports covering compressive strength, absorption, and moisture content are required. For brick, ASTM C216 or C62 or C652 reports covering compressive strength, absorption, saturation coefficient, and initial rate of absorption (IRA) must be included. Missing any of these is a Fix and Resubmit; missing a UL fire assembly listing escalates to a Blocker.

Does a Division 04 Masonry submittal need TMS 402/602 compliance documentation and seismic provisions?

Yes. TMS 402/602 is the Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and governs the entire work. Seismic compliance documentation referencing IBC/ASCE 7 and TMS 402 seismic provisions is also required. For reinforced masonry, mill certificates for reinforcing steel per ASTM A615 or A706 must accompany the package - the seismic provisions reference Grade 60 reinforcing directly.

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