# Missing Certification or Compliance Documentation in Division 31 Earthwork submittals

> Source: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/31-earthwork/missing-certification/

A required listing, test report, certification, or compliance document is absent from the submittal package.

## 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

## Severity

Default grade: Fix and Resubmit. Escalates to Blocker when the missing document is a code or life-safety requirement (UL listing, fire rating).