# Manufacturer or Product Substitution in Division 08 Openings submittals

> Source: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/08-openings/manufacturer-substitution/

The submittal proposes a different manufacturer or product than the spec names, without an approved or-equal or substitution request.

## What to look for in Division 08 Openings

Div 08 specs name door, frame, hardware, and glazing system manufacturers. Look for:
- Door manufacturer substitutions (Steelcraft/Allegion, Ceco/ASSA ABLOY, Republic Doors, Mesker)
- Wood door manufacturer substitutions (VT Industries, Masonite Architectural, Marshfield, Oshkosh)
- Hardware manufacturer substitutions (Schlage/Allegion, Sargent/ASSA ABLOY, Hager, Best/dormakaba)
- Closer manufacturer substitutions (LCN, Norton, dormakaba, SARGENT)
- Exit device manufacturer substitutions (Von Duprin, Precision, Sargent)
- Aluminum entrance/storefront manufacturer substitutions (Kawneer/Arconic, YKK AP, Tubelite, Oldcastle/C.R. Laurence)
- Curtain wall manufacturer substitutions (Kawneer, YKK AP, Wausau, Vitro Architectural Glass)
- Glass manufacturer substitutions (Viracon, Oldcastle, Guardian, PPG, AGC)
- Overhead door manufacturer substitutions (Overhead Door Corp, Wayne Dalton, Amarr, Cookson)

## Severity

Default grade: Blocker. Drops to a Note if the submittal attaches an or-equal approval letter from the architect of record.