# Division 11: Equipment submittal deviations > Source: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/11-equipment/ > Deviation Check - AI submittal review for General Contractors (Aliso LLC). Division 11 covers equipment in commercial and institutional construction: commercial kitchen and foodservice equipment, laundry equipment, athletic equipment, laboratory equipment, loading dock equipment, parking control equipment, waste handling equipment, detention equipment, and residential appliances in multifamily projects. Common CSI sections submitted for review: ## Common Division 11 CSI sections - 11 21 00 - Residential Laundry Appliances - 11 23 00 - Commercial Laundry and Dry Cleaning Equipment - 11 31 00 - Residential Appliances (multifamily) - 11 40 00 - Foodservice Equipment (general) - 11 42 00 - Food Preparation Equipment - 11 44 00 - Food Cooking Equipment - 11 46 00 - Food Dispensing Equipment - 11 47 00 - Ice Machines - 11 48 00 - Cleaning and Disposal Equipment (commercial dishwashers, disposers) - 11 51 00 - Laboratory Equipment - 11 52 00 - Laboratory Fume Hoods - 11 66 00 - Athletic Equipment - 11 70 00 - Healthcare Equipment - 11 82 00 - Waste Handling Equipment (compactors, containers) - 11 84 00 - Detention Equipment - 11 91 00 - Loading Dock Equipment (levelers, shelters, seals) - 11 92 00 - Parking Control Equipment (gates, ticket dispensers) ## The six deviation categories in Division 11 Equipment ### Manufacturer or Product Substitution (default grade: Blocker) The submittal proposes a different manufacturer or product than the spec names, without an approved or-equal or substitution request. Div 11 specs name equipment manufacturers by product type. Look for: - Foodservice cooking equipment manufacturer substitutions (Rational, Vulcan, Garland, Blodgett, Combi Oven brands) - Foodservice refrigeration manufacturer substitutions (True Manufacturing, Traulsen, Hoshizaki, Turbo Air) - Ice machine manufacturer substitutions (Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Scotsman) - Commercial dishwasher manufacturer substitutions (Hobart, Jackson, Champion) - Food preparation equipment manufacturer substitutions (Hobart, Globe, Berkel) - Loading dock equipment manufacturer substitutions (Rite-Hite, Kelley, Serco, Pentalift, Frommelt) - Parking control equipment manufacturer substitutions (FAAC, Magnetic AutoControl, SKIDATA, Amano) - Waste handling equipment manufacturer substitutions (Marathon, Wastequip, SP Industries, Precision) - Laboratory equipment manufacturer substitutions (Fisher Hamilton, Labconco, Kewaunee, Mott) - Laboratory fume hood manufacturer substitutions (Labconco, Fisher Hamilton, Hamilton Scientific) Full guide: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/11-equipment/manufacturer-substitution/ ### Performance Specification Gap (default grade: Blocker) A measurable performance property in the submittal (rating, capacity, tolerance, efficiency) does not meet what the spec requires. Key performance parameters in Div 11 submittals: - **BTU/hr or kW rating** for cooking and heating equipment (gas burners, ovens, fryers) - **Gas connection size** (3/4", 1", 1-1/4" NPT) and gas type (natural gas vs LP) - **Electrical requirements** (voltage, phase, amperage - e.g. 208V/3ph/30A vs 240V/1ph/50A) - **Water consumption** (GPH for dishwashers, GPM for pre-rinse assemblies) - **Refrigeration temperature range** (reach-in: 33-38F; freezer: -10 to 0F; blast chiller targets) - **Refrigerant type** (R-290, R-404A, R-449A - regulatory phase-out implications) - **Exhaust hood CFM** (must meet NFPA 96 and IMC requirements for equipment type) - **Loading dock leveler capacity** (25,000 / 30,000 / 35,000 / 45,000 lbs rated) - **Dock leveler working range** (above/below dock, typically +/- 5" standard, +/- 12" extended) - **Parking gate cycle time** (seconds per open/close cycle, vehicle throughput) - **Waste compactor compaction ratio** (typically 4:1, 6:1, or 10:1) - **Ice machine production rate** (lbs/24hr at specified ambient and water temp) - **Fume hood face velocity** (80-100 FPM per ASHRAE 110) - **Dishwasher rack capacity** (racks/hr for conveyor types) - **ENERGY STAR compliance** where specified (refrigeration, dishwashers, ice machines) Full guide: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/11-equipment/performance-specification-gap/ ### Missing Certification or Compliance Documentation (default grade: Fix and Resubmit) A required listing, test report, certification, or compliance document is absent from the submittal package. Required certifications in Div 11 submittals: - **NSF/ANSI listing** for foodservice equipment (NSF/ANSI 2 for food equipment, NSF/ANSI 4 for commercial cooking, NSF/ANSI 7 for commercial refrigeration) - **UL listing** for all electrically connected equipment (UL 197 commercial cooking, UL 471 commercial refrigeration, UL 921 commercial dishwashers) - **AGA certification** for gas-fired equipment (CSA/ANSI Z83 series) - **NFPA 96** compliance documentation for commercial cooking exhaust systems - **ASSE 1022** certification for backflow prevention on commercial dishwashers - **FDA food contact surface** compliance (21 CFR 110, food-zone materials) - **ASHRAE 90.1** energy efficiency compliance data - **ENERGY STAR** certification where specified - **ADA/ANSI A117.1** accessibility compliance for user-facing equipment (ice/water dispensers, counters) - **EPA SNAP** approval for refrigerant type (HFC phase-down compliance) - **OSHA** safety compliance for loading dock equipment (dock leveler safety standards) - **UL 325** compliance for parking gate operators (entrapment protection) - **ASHRAE 110** fume hood performance test report for laboratory equipment Full guide: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/11-equipment/missing-certification/ ### Aesthetic Deviation (default grade: Fix and Resubmit) A visible attribute (color, finish, texture, profile) differs from the spec or the architect-approved sample. - Equipment exterior finish (stainless steel grade/finish - #4 satin vs #8 mirror, galvanized, powder coat color) - Stainless steel gauge or thickness (14ga vs 16ga vs 18ga on visible surfaces) - Counter or worktable edge profile (marine edge, rolled edge, square edge) - Equipment handle style and material - Loading dock bumper color and material (laminated rubber vs molded, standard black vs safety yellow) - Parking gate arm color, reflective striping pattern - Laboratory casework finish (epoxy resin, phenolic, stainless, laminate color) - Fume hood sash material (tempered glass, polycarbonate, combination) Full guide: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/11-equipment/aesthetic-deviation/ ### Detail or Installation Mismatch (default grade: Fix and Resubmit) The submitted detail, dimension, anchorage, or installation method differs from what the spec or drawings require. - **Gas connection size** smaller than equipment requirement (restricts BTU capacity) - **Electrical supply** mismatch (wrong voltage, phase, or inadequate amperage) - **Plumbing rough-in location** differs from equipment connection points - **Caster vs leg mount** differs from spec (affects ADA reach, cleaning access, seismic bracing) - **Drain location and size** does not match equipment footprint - **Exhaust hood dimensions** do not provide required overhang per NFPA 96 - **Loading dock leveler pit dimensions** differ from equipment requirements - **Dock bumper projection** insufficient for trailer protection - **Parking gate foundation/bollard layout** differs from manufacturer requirements - **Waste compactor container approach** (front-load vs rear-load) conflicts with site access - **Fume hood duct connection** size or location differs from drawings - **Equipment weight** exceeds structural floor capacity at installation point - **Seismic restraint** requirements unaddressed for heavy equipment in Seismic Design Categories C-F Full guide: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/11-equipment/detail-installation-mismatch/ ### Submittal Package Incompleteness (default grade: Fix and Resubmit) A required submittal element (cut sheet, schedule, calculation, sample) is missing, leaving the package unreviewable as submitted. Commonly required items in Div 11 specs: - Equipment schedule with model numbers cross-referenced to drawings - Utility rough-in drawings (gas, electric, plumbing, drain for each piece) - Equipment cut sheets with full dimensional data (plan, elevation, utility connection locations) - NSF/ANSI listing documentation for each foodservice item - UL and AGA certification numbers - Warranty documentation (compressor, parts, labor durations) - Refrigerant type and charge weight - Noise/sound data (dBA at specified distance) where specified - Seismic anchorage details for equipment over 400 lbs (IBC Chapter 13) - Energy compliance data (ASHRAE 90.1, ENERGY STAR verification) - Maintenance and service access clearance diagrams - Start-up and commissioning procedures for complex equipment (combi ovens, blast chillers, conveyor dishwashers) --- Full guide: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/11-equipment/submittal-package-incompleteness/ ## How Division 11 deviations are graded - **NSF/ANSI listing missing on foodservice equipment:** BLOCKER (health code, sanitation) - **Gas equipment without AGA/CSA certification:** BLOCKER (life-safety, code violation) - **UL electrical listing missing:** BLOCKER (life-safety, NEC violation, AHJ will reject) - **Exhaust hood CFM below NFPA 96 requirement:** BLOCKER (fire safety, code violation) - **Missing ASSE 1022 backflow on commercial dishwasher:** BLOCKER (plumbing code, cross-connection) - **Refrigerant type not EPA SNAP-approved:** BLOCKER (environmental regulation) - **Parking gate missing UL 325 entrapment protection:** BLOCKER (life-safety) - **Equipment electrical mismatch (wrong voltage/phase):** BLOCKER (equipment damage, will not operate) - **Equipment finish mismatch (stainless grade, color):** FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (aesthetic, architect's design intent) - **Capacity below spec (leveler lbs, compactor ratio, ice lbs/day):** FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (operational adequacy) - **Missing ENERGY STAR or ASHRAE 90.1 energy compliance data:** FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (energy code, cannot verify) - **Missing utility rough-in drawings:** FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (coordination, trades cannot install without them) - **FDA food contact surface compliance undocumented:** FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (health code, must verify material suitability) - **Missing seismic anchorage details in SDC C-F:** FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (structural, code compliance)