CSI Division
Division 14: Conveying Equipment submittal deviations
What changes between a Division 14 Conveying Equipment spec section and the sub's submittal, why it matters, and how each deviation is graded.
Short answer
Division 14 Conveying Equipment submittals deviate most often on product substitutions, performance ratings, and missing certifications. Deviation Check flags every difference from the spec and grades it a Blocker, Fix and Resubmit, or Note.
Division 14 covers conveying equipment in commercial construction: elevators (traction, hydraulic, machine-room-less), escalators, moving walks, dumbwaiters, wheelchair lifts, LULA elevators, material lifts, and hoisting equipment. Common CSI sections submitted for review:
Common Division 14 CSI sections
Division 14 Conveying Equipment spec sections frequently submitted for review:
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
14 21 00 | Electric Traction Elevators |
14 24 00 | Hydraulic Elevators |
14 27 00 | Custom Elevators (observation, freight, special use) |
14 28 00 | Machine-Room-Less (MRL) Elevators |
14 31 00 | Escalators |
14 32 00 | Moving Walks |
14 41 00 | People Lifts (wheelchair lifts, LULA elevators) |
14 42 00 | Wheelchair Lifts (vertical platform lifts) |
14 45 00 | Vehicle Lifts (automotive parking systems) |
14 91 00 | Facility Chutes (linen, trash) |
14 12 00 | Dumbwaiters |
14 71 00 | Turntables |
14 84 00 | Temporary Hoisting Equipment (construction hoists) |
The six deviation categories in Division 14 Conveying Equipment
Every issue Deviation Check flags maps to one of six categories. Here is how each appears in Division 14 Conveying Equipment submittals, with the full guide one click away.
Manufacturer or Product Substitution
Blocker The submittal proposes a different manufacturer or product than the spec names, without an approved or-equal or substitution request.
Div 14 specs typically name a single elevator or escalator manufacturer. Substitutions carry significant coordination risk because hoistway dimensions, pit depths, overhead clearances, and structural loads are manufacturer-specific. Look for:
Manufacturer or Product Substitution in Division 14 Conveying Equipment submittals →
Performance Specification Gap
Blocker A measurable performance property in the submittal (rating, capacity, tolerance, efficiency) does not meet what the spec requires.
Key performance parameters in Div 14 submittals:
Performance Specification Gap in Division 14 Conveying Equipment submittals →
Missing Certification or Compliance Documentation
Fix and Resubmit A required listing, test report, certification, or compliance document is absent from the submittal package.
Required certifications in Div 14 submittals:
Missing Certification or Compliance Documentation in Division 14 Conveying Equipment submittals →
Aesthetic Deviation
Fix and Resubmit A visible attribute (color, finish, texture, profile) differs from the spec or the architect-approved sample.
Aesthetic Deviation in Division 14 Conveying Equipment submittals →
Detail or Installation Mismatch
Fix and Resubmit The submitted detail, dimension, anchorage, or installation method differs from what the spec or drawings require.
Detail or Installation Mismatch in Division 14 Conveying Equipment submittals →
Submittal Package Incompleteness
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 14 specs:
Submittal Package Incompleteness in Division 14 Conveying Equipment submittals →
How Division 14 deviations are graded
Each finding is graded Blocker, Fix and Resubmit, or Note. Division 14 escalation rules:
- Capacity below code-required minimum for building occupancy: BLOCKER (life-safety, IBC occupant load, stretcher-service requirements)
- Cab dimensions below ADA minimum (80" depth for stretcher service, 68" for typical): BLOCKER (ADA/A117.1 violation)
- Door opening width below ADA minimum (36"): BLOCKER (ADA/A117.1 violation)
- Speed below specified value: BLOCKER (affects traffic analysis, wait times, building function)
- Missing ASME A17.1 compliance documentation: BLOCKER (cannot verify code compliance without it)
- Missing seismic provisions where required by jurisdiction: BLOCKER (ASCE 7, IBC requirement)
- Missing firefighters' emergency operation (Phase I/Phase II) documentation: BLOCKER (NFPA 72, fire code, AHJ requirement)
- Hoistway or pit dimensions insufficient for proposed equipment: BLOCKER (structural/architectural conflict - cannot install)
- Cab finish mismatch from specified materials: FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (aesthetic, architect's design intent)
- Signal fixture style or finish mismatch: FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (aesthetic, architect's design intent)
- Missing shop drawings or layout drawings: FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (cannot verify coordination)
- Controller type substitution that affects performance or ride quality: FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (performance impact, verify equivalence)
- Missing structural load data: FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (structural engineer cannot complete review)
- Missing electrical load data: FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (electrical engineer cannot size feeders)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common deviations in Division 14 Conveying Equipment submittals?
The most common are product or manufacturer substitutions, performance specification gaps, and missing certification or compliance documentation. Deviation Check sorts every finding into one of six categories.
How are Division 14 deviations graded?
Each finding is graded Blocker (resolve before approval), Fix and Resubmit (correct and re-send before fabrication or install), or Note (acceptable with a comment).
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