# Division 25: Integrated Automation submittal deviations > Source: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/25-integrated-automation/ > Deviation Check - AI submittal review for General Contractors (Aliso LLC). Division 25 covers integrated automation systems in commercial construction: building automation systems (BAS), facility management systems, energy monitoring and control, and cross-system integration protocols. Common CSI sections submitted for review: ## Common Division 25 CSI sections - 25 05 00 - Common Work Results for Integrated Automation - 25 05 11 - Integrated Automation Network Equipment - 25 10 00 - Integrated Automation Facility Controls - 25 13 00 - Integrated Automation Control and Monitoring Network - 25 14 00 - Integrated Automation Local Control Units - 25 15 00 - Integrated Automation Sensors and Transmitters - 25 30 00 - Integrated Automation Facility Process Control - 25 35 00 - Integrated Automation HVAC Control Sequences - 25 50 00 - Integrated Automation Facility Management Systems - 25 55 00 - Integrated Automation Energy Monitoring and Control - 25 56 00 - Integrated Automation Lighting Control Integration - 25 90 00 - Integrated Automation Commissioning ## The six deviation categories in Division 25 Integrated Automation ### 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. BAS specs typically name a platform with specific controller families (e.g., "Johnson Controls Metasys with CGM/CVM controllers, or approved equal"). Submittals often propose alternative platforms without an approved equal letter. Look for: - BAS platform substitutions (Metasys, Desigo CC, Niagara/Tridium, EcoStruxure, Tracer, WebCTRL) - Controller hardware swaps (Delta Controls, Distech Controls, KMC Controls replacing specified manufacturer) - Sensor and transmitter brand changes that affect calibration or wiring compatibility - Graphics workstation and server hardware substitutions - Field-level device substitutions (actuators, damper/valve controllers) from a different ecosystem - Software platform version substitutions (e.g., older release lacking specified features) - Third-party integration middleware replacing the specified native solution Full guide: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/25-integrated-automation/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 integrated automation submittals: - **Point count capacity** (digital inputs, digital outputs, analog inputs, analog outputs) - controller must support the specified number of points without expansion - **Controller memory and processing** - RAM, flash storage, and CPU speed must meet or exceed spec for the programmed sequences - **Communication protocol** (BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, LonWorks, Modbus RTU/TCP, MQTT) - must match spec exactly - **Network architecture** - peer-to-peer vs. hierarchical topology as specified - **Trending and data logging capacity** - number of trended points multiplied by sample interval; storage duration - **Graphics workstation count and display resolution** - screen count, minimum resolution, concurrent user sessions - **Alarm management** - number of priority levels, acknowledgment workflow, response time thresholds - **System integration points** - interfaces to HVAC, lighting, fire alarm, access control, metering subsystems - **Energy dashboard reporting interval** - real-time vs. 1-minute vs. 15-minute aggregation as specified - **Latency and response time** - maximum acceptable delay from sensor input to control output action - **Scalability** - ability to add future points or controllers without replacing head-end hardware - **Redundancy and failover** - standby server, controller auto-recovery, and battery backup as specified Full guide: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/25-integrated-automation/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 integrated automation submittals: - **UL 916** listing for energy management equipment - absence is a blocker - **UL 864** listing where controllers interface with fire alarm systems - **BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) listing** confirming protocol conformance class - **LonMark certification** for LonWorks-based devices - **ASHRAE Standard 135** compliance statement for BACnet devices - **ASHRAE Guideline 13** conformance for DDC system specification - **IEC 61131-3** compliance for PLC programming languages used in controllers - **NEMA standards** compliance for enclosures housing automation equipment - **NIST cybersecurity framework** alignment documentation for networked building systems - **ENERGY STAR** building certification data where spec requires - **FCC Part 15** compliance for wireless sensors and devices - **Seismic certification** (IBC, OSHPD) for controller panel anchorage where required - **Factory acceptance test (FAT) reports** for head-end servers and controllers Full guide: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/25-integrated-automation/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. Less common in automation but applies to: - Operator workstation monitor size, mounting style, and finish - Touchscreen panel bezels and colors in occupied spaces - Wall-mounted sensor and thermostat housing color and form factor - Graphics interface color schemes and branding if specified in the design documents - Controller panel door finish and labeling style in visible mechanical rooms Full guide: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/25-integrated-automation/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. - **Wiring topology** different from spec (daisy-chain vs. home-run for MS/TP trunks) - **Network segment length** exceeding BACnet MS/TP or LonWorks cable distance limits - **Controller panel layout** differing from approved shop drawings - **Cable type** mismatch (shielded twisted pair vs. unshielded, Cat 5e vs. Cat 6 for IP networks) - **IP addressing scheme** or subnet allocation not matching the network design - **Power supply sizing** for controllers and field devices differs from load calculations - **Sensor placement locations** not matching the mechanical drawings or sequences of operation - **Integration wiring** (hardwired interlock vs. software integration) differs from the specified method - **Surge protection** or network isolation devices omitted at building entry points - **End-of-line termination** missing or incorrect on MS/TP or LonWorks segments - **Outdoor sensor enclosure rating** lower than specified NEMA rating for the location Full guide: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/25-integrated-automation/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 25 specs: - System architecture riser diagram showing all controllers, networks, and integration points - Controller hardware cut sheets with point capacity and supported protocols - Network architecture diagrams with IP/MSTP/LonWorks segment detail - Sequences of operation (matched to mechanical spec sections) - Points list with point names, types, and engineering units - Graphics workstation hardware and software specifications - Operator interface screenshots or mockups - Integration protocol documentation for each connected subsystem - Bill of materials with all controllers, sensors, actuators, and network devices - Cybersecurity plan for building network segmentation - Trending and data logging configuration details (points, intervals, retention period) - Alarm priority matrix and notification routing plan - Commissioning and functional performance test procedures - Training plan and warranty documentation - Spare parts list and recommended inventory --- Full guide: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/25-integrated-automation/submittal-package-incompleteness/ ## How Division 25 deviations are graded - **Communication protocol mismatch with existing BAS** (BACnet submitted where LonWorks specified, or vice versa): Always BLOCKER (system will not communicate with existing infrastructure) - **Controller not UL 916 listed:** Always BLOCKER (code compliance for energy management equipment) - **Fire alarm integration not meeting NFPA 72 / UL 864 requirements:** Always BLOCKER (life-safety - smoke control and fire alarm relay functions) - **System unable to support specified point count:** Always BLOCKER (building cannot be fully controlled without expansion hardware not in scope) - **Missing BTL listing when BACnet conformance class is specified:** BLOCKER (interoperability cannot be verified) - **Graphics workstation spec mismatch** (fewer screens, lower resolution, fewer concurrent sessions): FIX_AND_RESUBMIT - **Missing network architecture diagrams:** FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (cannot verify topology, segment lengths, or IP planning) - **Trending capacity below spec** (fewer trended points or shorter retention): FIX_AND_RESUBMIT - **Missing integration protocol documentation** for specified subsystems: FIX_AND_RESUBMIT - **Sensor or thermostat finish mismatch:** FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (aesthetic, not safety) - **Missing cybersecurity plan for networked BAS:** FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (owner requirement, not code) - **Commissioning procedures not included:** FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (cannot verify functional performance without them)