Division 07 Thermal and Moisture Protection

Missing Certification or Compliance Documentation in Division 07 Thermal and Moisture Protection 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 07 Thermal and Moisture Protection: 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 07 Thermal and Moisture Protection submittals.

What to look for in Division 07 Thermal and Moisture Protection

Required certifications in Div 07 submittals:

  • FM Approvals (Factory Mutual) for roof assemblies (wind uplift, fire, hail)
  • UL listing for fire-rated assemblies, firestop systems
  • UL/WHI (Warnock Hersey Intertek) fire resistance assembly listings
  • NRCA (National Roofing Contractors Association) compliance
  • ASTM test reports (E96 vapor permeance, E84 flame spread, D4541 adhesion, C518/C177 thermal, E2357 air leakage, E1886/E1996 wind-borne debris)
  • ICC-ES ESR for proprietary systems (air barriers, insulation systems)
  • NFPA 285 test report for exterior wall assemblies with combustible components
  • Manufacturer system warranty letter (NDL - No Dollar Limit, or limited)
  • Roof system warranty application (10/15/20/25/30 year terms)
  • Manufacturer's inspection letter (pre-warranty inspection)
  • SPFA (Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance) certification for SPF applicators
  • ABAA (Air Barrier Association of America) certification for air barrier installers
  • LEED documentation (recycled content, SRI for cool roofs, regional materials)

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 07 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

Which FM Approvals and UL listings are required in Division 07 Thermal and Moisture Protection submittals for roof assemblies?

FM Approvals covering wind uplift, fire, and hail must accompany the roof assembly submittal. UL listings are required for fire-rated assemblies and firestop systems, with UL/WHI (Warnock Hersey Intertek) listings covering fire resistance assemblies. Missing either escalates to a Blocker because both are code and life-safety requirements. ASTM test reports - E96 vapor permeance, E84 flame spread, and E2357 air leakage - are also standard required items.

When is a NFPA 285 test report required in a Division 07 Thermal and Moisture Protection submittal?

NFPA 285 applies to exterior wall assemblies that include combustible components, such as foam insulation or combustible air barrier materials. The test report must be included in the submittal package. Missing it escalates from Fix and Resubmit to a Blocker because it is a code requirement for those assemblies. SPFA certification for spray polyurethane foam applicators and ABAA certification for air barrier installers are also required where those systems are specified.

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