# Missing Certification or Compliance Documentation in Division 09 Finishes submittals

> Source: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/09-finishes/missing-certification/

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

## What to look for in Division 09 Finishes

**Definition.** A required third-party certification, test report, or compliance document is not provided in the submittal package.

**Detection signals.** Spec lists required certifications (Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listing, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) test reports, FloorScore, Greenguard Gold, Buy America); submittal package omits one or more.

**Default severity.** Fix-and-Resubmit.

**Example.** Spec: "Provide ASTM E84 Class A flame spread test report." Submittal: data sheet states "tested per ASTM E84" but no actual test report is attached.

## Severity

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