# Manufacturer or Product Substitution in Division 14 Conveying Equipment submittals

> Source: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/14-conveying-equipment/manufacturer-substitution/

The submittal proposes a different manufacturer or product than the spec names, without an approved or-equal or substitution request.

## What to look for in Division 14 Conveying Equipment

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:
- Elevator manufacturer substitutions (Otis, KONE, Schindler, thyssenkrupp, Mitsubishi Electric, Fujitec)
- LULA/accessibility lift manufacturer substitutions (Savaria, Garaventa, Symmetry, Federal Elevator)
- Wheelchair lift manufacturer substitutions (Garaventa, Savaria, National Wheel-O-Vator, Ascension)
- Escalator manufacturer substitutions (Otis, KONE, Schindler, thyssenkrupp, Mitsubishi Electric, Fujitec)
- Controller/drive system substitutions (proprietary OEM vs third-party - Virginia Controls, MCE, etc.)
- Cab interior vendor substitutions (Eklund's, G&R Custom Elevator Cabs, Snap Cab, Tyler Elevator)
- Door operator substitutions (GAL Manufacturing, Wittur, proprietary OEM)

## Severity

Default grade: Blocker. Drops to a Note if the submittal attaches an or-equal approval letter from the architect of record.