# Aesthetic Deviation in Division 32 Exterior Improvements submittals

> Source: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/32-exterior-improvements/aesthetic-deviation/

A visible attribute (color, finish, texture, profile) differs from the spec or the architect-approved sample.

## What to look for in Division 32 Exterior Improvements

Common in exterior improvements - highly visible to owners and public:
- **Pavement marking color** vs MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) - blue for accessible spaces, yellow for traffic lanes, white for stalls; wrong color is a functional/regulatory deviation
- **Plant species substitution** - even "similar" species may violate landscape plan intent, HOA restrictions, or native plant requirements; owner approval required
- **Site furnishing color and finish** - powder coat color, texture, and RAL number mismatches from specified product
- **Fencing color** and finish (black vs bronze vs galvanized vs custom color)
- **Concrete paving finish** - broom vs exposed aggregate vs stamped vs salt finish; color for integrally colored concrete
- **Unit paver pattern, color, and size** vs specified product
- **Synthetic turf pile color** (field green vs lime green), logo placement

## Severity

Default grade: Fix and Resubmit. Owner-sensitive; the PM confirms against the approved sample before accepting.