Submittals & Shop Drawings Flashcards
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A deferred submittal is best described as a submittal that is:
Answer: Intentionally postponed to a later phase with the design professional's prior approval
Deferred submittals are those for which the contract allows submission after the initial submittal phase, typically for complex systems designed by the contractor's engineers.
Which of the following best describes a 'delegated design' scenario in the context of submittals?
Answer: The contractor's licensed engineer designs and seals elements such as formwork or curtain wall systems
In delegated design, the contractor engages a licensed engineer to design and seal specialty systems, and shop drawings bear that engineer's stamp.
What is the purpose of transmittal documentation accompanying a submittal?
Answer: To provide a formal record of what was sent, when, and to whom
Submittal transmittal forms create an official paper trail documenting the sender, recipient, date, and contents of each submittal package.
A specification section requires 'samples' as a submittal type. What is the primary purpose of a physical sample?
Answer: To allow the design professional to verify color, texture, and finish before ordering
Samples allow the architect or designer to verify aesthetic qualities—color, texture, sheen, pattern—that cannot be conveyed adequately on paper.
Which action is the contractor prohibited from taking once a shop drawing is stamped 'approved as noted'?
Answer: Ignoring the reviewer's notations and fabricating as originally drawn
'Approved as noted' means fabrication may proceed only if the reviewer's corrections are incorporated; ignoring those notes violates the terms of approval.
What does the term 'submittal log revision number' track on a resubmitted shop drawing?
Answer: The sequential version of the submittal so reviewers can confirm they have the latest revision
Revision numbers on submittal logs ensure all parties are reviewing the current version and that earlier superseded versions are clearly identified.
When a specification states 'no substitutions will be accepted after the submittal deadline,' what contract risk does a late substitution request carry?
Answer: The contractor bears sole responsibility for any resulting delays or cost overruns
Late substitution requests made after the contractual deadline are typically at the contractor's risk, including costs and schedule impacts if denied.