# Submittal Package Incompleteness in Division 09 Finishes submittals

> Source: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/09-finishes/submittal-package-incompleteness/

A required submittal element (cut sheet, schedule, calculation, sample) is missing, leaving the package unreviewable as submitted.

## What to look for in Division 09 Finishes

**Definition.** A submittal item explicitly required by spec is missing from the package.

**Detection signals.** Spec section "Submittals" article lists required contents (manufacturer technical data sheets, physical color samples, maintenance and cleaning instructions, warranty, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), shop drawings, mock-up); one or more is absent from the package.

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

**Example.** Spec: "Submit: (a) data sheets, (b) two physical 12x12 inch samples per color, (c) maintenance instructions, (d) 5-year warranty." Submittal contains (a) and (d) only.

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## Severity

Default grade: Fix and Resubmit. The sub completes the package and resubmits before the PM can fully review.