# Missing Certification or Compliance Documentation in Division 08 Openings submittals

> Source: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/08-openings/missing-certification/

A required listing, test report, certification, or compliance document is absent from the submittal package.

## What to look for in Division 08 Openings

Required certifications in Div 08 submittals:
- **UL/WHI fire-rated assembly listing** (door + frame + hardware as complete assembly)
- **NFPA 80** compliance for fire door assemblies (inspection, testing, maintenance)
- **BHMA/ANSI hardware certification** (A156 series standards for each hardware type)
- **DHI (Door and Hardware Institute)** hardware consultant certification
- **ADA compliance** documentation for accessible openings (ANSI A117.1)
- **AAMA certifications** for windows and curtain wall (AAMA 501, 502, 503 test standards)
- **NFRC certification** for U-value, SHGC, VLT ratings
- **IGCC/IGMA certification** for insulating glass unit seal durability
- **Safety glazing certification** per building code (ANSI Z97.1, CPSC 16 CFR 1201)
- **Florida Product Approval** or Miami-Dade NOA (for wind-borne debris zones)
- **ENERGY STAR** certification where specified
- **ICC-ES ESR** for proprietary frame systems or anchoring methods
- **Seismic certification** for curtain wall drift accommodation (IBC)

## Severity

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