Division 10 Specialties
Aesthetic Deviation in Division 10 Specialties submittals
Short answer
A visible attribute (color, finish, texture, profile) differs from the spec or the architect-approved sample. Default grade in Division 10 Specialties: Fix and Resubmit.
A visible attribute (color, finish, texture, profile) differs from the spec or the architect-approved sample. This guide covers how it shows up specifically in Division 10 Specialties submittals.
What to look for in Division 10 Specialties
- Accessory finish mismatch (satin stainless vs bright stainless, chrome vs brushed nickel, powder coat color)
- Toilet partition color or pattern (HDPE and solid polymer have limited standard color palettes)
- Wall protection color, end cap style, and mounting rail profile
- Corner guard material and color (stainless steel, aluminum, vinyl, rubber)
- Signage font, ADA-compliant tactile lettering, Braille placement, background color
- Locker finish color (powder coat RAL or manufacturer standard)
- Operable partition face fabric, laminate, or veneer species and finish
- Flagpole material finish (clear anodized, dark bronze anodized, satin, polished)
- Visual display surface type (porcelain enamel, painted steel, glass - affects writability and appearance)
How severe is it?
Default grade: Fix and Resubmit. Owner-sensitive; the PM confirms against the approved sample before accepting.
Deviation Check assigns a default per category and escalates or de-escalates based on the spec, always showing its reasoning. See the Division 10 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.
Other deviation categories in Division 10
Frequently asked questions
How are stainless steel finish mismatches identified in Division 10 Specialties submittals?
Satin stainless and bright stainless are visually distinct and are not interchangeable. Specs typically call one finish by name; submitting the other is a Fix and Resubmit deviation because the final appearance will differ from the architect-approved sample. The PM must confirm the submitted finish against the approved sample board before accepting. Powder coat color mismatches on lockers and partitions are reviewed the same way.
Why does an operable partition face material deviation in Division 10 Specialties submittals require PM review against an approved sample?
Operable partition face options - fabric, laminate, or veneer by species and finish - are often specified by the interior designer and tied to an approved sample. A deviation here is Fix and Resubmit, and the PM confirms the submittal against that physical sample, not just a written description. Substituting one laminate pattern for another without that check can result in a visible mismatch after installation.
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