Division 10 Specialties
Missing Certification or Compliance Documentation in Division 10 Specialties submittals
Short answer
A required listing, test report, certification, or compliance document is absent from the submittal package. Default grade in Division 10 Specialties: Fix and Resubmit.
A required listing, test report, certification, or compliance document is absent from the submittal package. This guide covers how it shows up specifically in Division 10 Specialties submittals.
What to look for in Division 10 Specialties
Required certifications in specialties submittals:
- ADA/ICC A117.1 compliance documentation for all accessible toilet accessories, signage, and compartments
- UL listing for fire extinguisher cabinets (UL 2017 or applicable standard)
- NFPA 10 compliance for fire extinguisher type, size, and placement
- ASTM E84 test report (surface burning characteristics - flame spread and smoke development) for partition materials and wall protection
- ASTM A480 compliance for stainless steel accessories and partitions (surface finish, tolerances)
- ANSI Z535 compliance for safety signage (colors, symbols, format)
- BHMA (Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association) certification for hardware on toilet partitions
- GREENGUARD or GREENGUARD Gold certification when spec requires low-emitting materials
- SCAQMD Rule 1168 VOC compliance for adhesives and sealants used in installation
- AMCA certified ratings for louver performance (free area, water penetration, pressure drop)
- Product data sheets with physical and mechanical properties for each specified product
How severe is it?
Default grade: Fix and Resubmit. Escalates to Blocker when the missing document is a code or life-safety requirement (UL listing, fire rating).
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
What ADA compliance documentation is required in a Division 10 Specialties submittal for toilet accessories and signage?
Submittals must include ADA/ICC A117.1 compliance documentation covering mounting heights, clearances for accessible accessories, and signage contrast ratios - the standard requires a minimum 70% contrast between text and background. When this documentation is absent the deviation is Fix and Resubmit, but it escalates to a Blocker if the item is code-required. The sub must provide manufacturer-supplied compliance data, not just a general product cut sheet.
Which certifications are required for fire extinguisher cabinets in Division 10 Specialties submittals, and what severity applies if they are missing?
Fire extinguisher cabinets require a UL 2017 listing certificate, and the extinguisher placement and type must comply with NFPA 10. Missing either document escalates to a Blocker because both are life-safety code requirements. The sub must supply the actual UL listing document - a product data sheet that references UL without attaching the certificate does not satisfy this requirement.
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