Division 31 Earthwork
Missing Certification or Compliance Documentation in Division 31 Earthwork submittals
Short answer
A required listing, test report, certification, or compliance document is absent from the submittal package. Default grade in Division 31 Earthwork: Fix and Resubmit.
A required listing, test report, certification, or compliance document is absent from the submittal package. This guide covers how it shows up specifically in Division 31 Earthwork submittals.
What to look for in Division 31 Earthwork
Required certifications in earthwork submittals:
- AASHTO M288 class designation for geotextiles - Classes 1, 2, 3 correspond to different survivability requirements; wrong class is a blocker
- Geotechnical engineer stamp on shoring and retention system shop drawings - legally required under OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P
- ASTM D1557 Proctor test report for the specific fill material proposed - generic data sheets do not satisfy this requirement
- Independent laboratory certification for compaction test frequency and method per spec
- OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P compliance documentation for excavations deeper than 5 feet
- IBC/ASCE 7 shoring load calculations - required for temporary structures in seismic or wind-critical zones
- Geotechnical engineer approval letter for proprietary shoring system modifications
- SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan) approval from local authority where required
- Tieback pre-production and proof test procedures stamped by geotechnical or structural engineer
How severe is it?
Default grade: Fix and Resubmit. Escalates to Blocker when the missing document is a code or life-safety requirement (UL listing, fire rating).
Deviation Check assigns a default per category and escalates or de-escalates based on the spec, always showing its reasoning. See the Division 31 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 31
Frequently asked questions
What certifications must accompany a shoring system submittal under Division 31 Earthwork to satisfy OSHA requirements?
Shoring and retention system shop drawings must carry a licensed geotechnical or civil engineer's stamp, required by OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P for excavations deeper than 5 feet. Missing this stamp escalates the deviation to a Blocker. IBC/ASCE 7 shoring load calculations are also required for temporary structures in seismic or wind-critical zones.
When is an AASHTO M288 class designation required in a Division 31 Earthwork geotextile submittal?
Every geotextile submittal must state the AASHTO M288 class - Classes 1, 2, and 3 correspond to different survivability requirements. Submitting the wrong class is a Blocker. The ASTM D1557 Proctor test report for the specific fill material proposed is separately required; a generic product data sheet does not satisfy this certification requirement.
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