Division 12 Furnishings
Detail or Installation Mismatch in Division 12 Furnishings submittals
Short answer
The submitted detail, dimension, anchorage, or installation method differs from what the spec or drawings require. Default grade in Division 12 Furnishings: Fix and Resubmit.
The submitted detail, dimension, anchorage, or installation method differs from what the spec or drawings require. This guide covers how it shows up specifically in Division 12 Furnishings submittals.
What to look for in Division 12 Furnishings
- Casework box construction differs from AWI grade requirements (particleboard where spec requires plywood)
- Drawer construction mismatch (side-mount slides where spec requires undermount, dovetail joints where spec requires dowel)
- Countertop overhang dimension differs from drawings
- Countertop support method differs (corbels, brackets, subtop required but not shown)
- Backsplash height differs from spec (4" cove vs full-height vs none)
- ADA knee clearance not met (27" clear height, 25" depth minimum per ADA)
- Shade pocket or fascia detail differs from ceiling/window head condition shown on drawings
- Shade motor side (left/right/split) does not match electrical rough-in
- Shade band/gap dimension between adjacent units differs from spec tolerance
- Furniture power/data integration differs (number of outlets, USB ports, locations)
- Panel system height or configuration differs from furniture plan
- Seismic anchorage detail for tall casework differs from structural drawings
How severe is it?
Default grade: Fix and Resubmit. Escalates to Blocker when the difference affects a fire-rated, seismic, or structural assembly.
Deviation Check assigns a default per category and escalates or de-escalates based on the spec, always showing its reasoning. See the Division 12 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 12
Frequently asked questions
What casework box construction details are checked against AWI grade requirements in Division 12 Furnishings submittals?
The AWI grade (Economy, Custom, or Premium per Architectural Woodwork Standards) defines allowable materials and joinery. A common mismatch is particleboard box construction where the spec requires plywood, or side-mount drawer slides where undermount is specified. Countertop support methods - whether corbels, brackets, or a full subtop are required - and backsplash height (4-inch cove vs full-height vs none) are also checked against drawings.
When does a shade installation detail mismatch in a Division 12 Furnishings submittal become a Blocker rather than a Fix and Resubmit?
It escalates to Blocker when the difference affects a fire-rated, seismic, or structural assembly. For motorized shades, a motor side (left/right/split) that does not match the electrical rough-in is a coordination issue that cannot be resolved after installation. Shade pocket or fascia details that conflict with the ceiling or window head condition shown on drawings, and shade band or gap dimensions outside spec tolerance, stay at Fix and Resubmit unless the conflict touches a rated assembly.
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