# Division 13: Special Construction submittal deviations > Source: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/13-special-construction/ > Deviation Check - AI submittal review for General Contractors (Aliso LLC). Division 13 covers special construction systems and specialty enclosures in commercial and institutional projects: pre-engineered structures, controlled environment rooms, special purpose rooms, aquatic facilities, and protective systems. Common CSI sections submitted for review: ## Common Division 13 CSI sections - 13 10 00 - Special Facility Components - 13 11 00 - Swimming Pools - 13 17 00 - Tubs and Pools - 13 18 00 - Ice Rinks - 13 19 00 - Kennels and Animal Shelters - 13 21 00 - Controlled Environment Rooms - 13 21 13 - Clean Rooms - 13 21 23 - Cold Storage Rooms - 13 21 26 - Sound-Conditioned Rooms - 13 28 00 - Athletic and Recreational Special Construction - 13 34 00 - Fabricated Engineered Structures - 13 34 19 - Metal Building Systems (Pre-Engineered) - 13 42 00 - Building Modules (Modular/Prefabricated) - 13 48 00 - Seismic Protection - 13 48 13 - Seismic Isolation Systems - 13 49 00 - Lightning Protection - 13 49 21 - Radiation Protection - 13 49 23 - Storm Shelters and Safe Rooms - 13 49 33 - Vault Construction ## The six deviation categories in Division 13 Special Construction ### 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 13 specs name specialty manufacturers for unique building systems. Look for: - Clean room system manufacturer substitutions (Terra Universal, Cleanroom Systems) - Pre-engineered metal building manufacturer substitutions (Nucor, BlueScope, Chief Industries, Metallic Building Company) - Lightning protection manufacturer substitutions (Thompson Lightning, East Coast Lightning Equipment) - Insulated panel manufacturer substitutions for cold storage and clean rooms (Metl-Span, Kingspan, CENTRIA) - Radiation shielding manufacturer substitutions (MarShield, Nelco) - Storm shelter and safe room manufacturer substitutions (US Safe Room, Survive-A-Storm) - Seismic isolation bearing manufacturer substitutions (DIS/Dynamic Isolation Systems, Earthquake Protection Systems) - Pool equipment manufacturer substitutions (Pentair, Hayward, Fluidra) Full guide: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/13-special-construction/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 13 submittals: - **Clean room ISO classification** (ISO 5 through ISO 8 per ISO 14644-1) - particle count at rest vs operational - **Air changes per hour (ACH)** for clean rooms and controlled environments - **Room pressurization** (Pa positive or negative relative to adjacent spaces) - **Cold storage temperature range** and insulation R-value for envelope panels - **Pool circulation rate** (gpm) and turnover time (hours) - **Lightning protection zone of coverage** - rolling sphere radius per NFPA 780/UL 96A - **Vault fire rating** (hours per ASTM E119 or UL 72) - **Blast resistance** (psi overpressure and duration) - **Sound isolation** - STC (Sound Transmission Class) and NIC (Noise Isolation Class) per ASTM E90/E413 - **Seismic isolation bearing capacity** (kips) and maximum displacement (inches) - **Radiation shielding thickness** (mm lead equivalent or concrete density) - **Storm shelter wind speed rating** (mph) and missile impact resistance per ICC 500 - **Flame propagation** of clean room wall/ceiling panels per ASTM C1166 - **Pre-engineered building design loads** - wind, snow, seismic per ASCE 7 and IBC Full guide: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/13-special-construction/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 13 submittals: - **UL 96A** listing for lightning protection components - **NFPA 780** compliance documentation for lightning protection system design - **ISO 14644** clean room classification test protocol and certification plan - **ASHRAE 90.1/189.1** energy compliance for controlled environment enclosures - **IBC Chapter 30** and local health department compliance for aquatic facilities - **ASTM E90/E413** test reports for sound-rated room assemblies - **ASTM C1166** flame propagation test report for clean room panels - **NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission)** approval for radiation shielding materials - **ICC 500** certification for storm shelters - **FEMA P-361** compliance documentation for safe rooms - **ASCE 7** seismic design basis and isolation system qualification test reports - **FM Approvals** for insulated metal panels (fire, wind) - **UL listing** for vault doors and modular vault systems - **IAS (International Accreditation Service)** or equivalent for metal building fabricator - **AWS D1.1** welding certifications for pre-engineered structures Full guide: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/13-special-construction/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. - Pre-engineered metal building exterior finish, color, and panel profile - Clean room wall panel finish and color (powder coat, stainless, painted steel) - Insulated panel color and texture for cold storage visible exteriors - Lightning protection conductor routing visibility on architectural facades - Pool tile color, pattern, and finish - Vault door finish and hardware style Full guide: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/13-special-construction/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. - **Clean room ceiling grid** module size or layout differs from design - **HEPA/ULPA filter** size, quantity, or placement differs from room layout - **Cold storage panel joint detail** - tongue-and-groove vs cam-lock vs other - **Cold storage door type** - sliding vs hinged, heated frame threshold detail - **Pool gutter system** - perimeter overflow type differs (deck-level vs roll-out) - **Pool structural shell** - thickness or reinforcing differs from structural drawings - **Lightning protection conductor** size, material, or routing path differs - **Air terminal (lightning rod) spacing** exceeds NFPA 780 maximum - **Radiation shielding lap joints** - overlap dimension below design minimum - **Seismic isolation bearing anchorage** detail differs from structural drawings - **Storm shelter connection** to foundation - anchor bolt size/spacing differs - **Pre-engineered building secondary framing** member size or spacing differs - **Vapor barrier location** in cold storage panel assembly (warm side required) Full guide: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/13-special-construction/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 13 specs: - Clean room ISO classification test plan and commissioning protocol - Air balance calculations showing ACH, pressurization cascade, and filter coverage - Cold storage refrigeration load calculations and panel U-value data - Pool hydraulic calculations (turnover rate, pipe sizing, pump curves) - Lightning protection system design drawing with zone of coverage analysis - Radiation shielding calculations signed by qualified health physicist - Storm shelter structural calculations per ICC 500 loading criteria - Seismic isolation system qualification test data per ASCE 7 Chapter 17 - Pre-engineered building design calculations (wind, snow, seismic, live load) - Vault fire test reports and UL listing documentation - Manufacturer installation manuals for specialty systems - Installer qualification records and manufacturer authorization letters - Warranty documentation with coverage terms and exclusions --- Full guide: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/13-special-construction/submittal-package-incompleteness/ ## How Division 13 deviations are graded - **Clean room panel not meeting flame spread per ASTM C1166:** BLOCKER (fire/life-safety) - **Lightning protection system not UL 96A or NFPA 780 compliant:** BLOCKER (life-safety, insurance) - **Radiation shielding below design thickness:** BLOCKER (occupant health, NRC compliance) - **Storm shelter not meeting ICC 500 or FEMA P-361:** BLOCKER (life-safety) - **Vault fire rating below specified hours:** BLOCKER (asset protection, code) - **Seismic isolation bearing capacity below structural demand:** BLOCKER (structural/life-safety) - **Clean room ISO classification not achievable with submitted filter layout:** BLOCKER (functional failure) - **Blast resistance below specified psi overpressure:** BLOCKER (life-safety) - **Pre-engineered building finish or color mismatch:** FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (aesthetic, contract) - **Pool equipment capacity below specified flow/turnover:** FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (health code, performance) - **Missing air balance calculations for clean rooms:** FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (commissioning dependency) - **Missing lightning protection zone coverage analysis:** FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (design verification) - **Cold storage insulation R-value below spec:** FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (energy performance) - **Missing installer qualification documentation:** FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (warranty requirement)