CSI Submittals & Shop Drawings 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which party is primarily responsible for coordinating submittal review schedules to avoid project delays?
- The architect
- The owner
- The contractor (Correct answer)
- The testing laboratory
Correct answer: The contractor
The contractor is responsible for planning and coordinating the submittal schedule so that reviews are completed before materials are needed on site.
Question 2: What does a 'revise and resubmit' action stamp on a shop drawing indicate?
- The submittal is approved for fabrication with minor notes
- The submittal has significant issues requiring corrections before approval (Correct answer)
- The submittal is rejected and a new design is required
- The submittal is approved but compliance is the contractor's responsibility
Correct answer: The submittal has significant issues requiring corrections before approval
'Revise and resubmit' means the reviewer found meaningful discrepancies that must be corrected and the drawing must be reviewed again before work proceeds.
Question 3: In CSI terminology, a 'product data submittal' typically includes which of the following?
- Dimensioned fabrication drawings
- Manufacturer's catalog sheets, performance data, and installation instructions (Correct answer)
- Field measurement records
- Material test reports from an independent lab
Correct answer: Manufacturer's catalog sheets, performance data, and installation instructions
Product data submittals consist of manufacturer-prepared documents such as catalog cuts, performance ratings, and installation guides.
Question 4: Which CSI MasterFormat division most commonly requires shop drawings for structural steel connections?
- Division 03 – Concrete
- Division 05 – Metals (Correct answer)
- Division 06 – Wood and Plastics
- Division 08 – Openings
Correct answer: Division 05 – Metals
Structural steel and its connections fall under Division 05 – Metals, which routinely requires shop drawings for fabrication and erection.
Question 5: When a specification requires a 'submittal register,' what is its primary purpose?
- To log all RFIs submitted during construction
- To track every required submittal, its due date, and review status (Correct answer)
- To document all approved substitutions
- To record the owner's payment milestones
Correct answer: To track every required submittal, its due date, and review status
A submittal register is a project management tool that lists all required submittals and tracks their submission, review, and approval status.
Question 6: What is the significance of the contractor's approval stamp on a shop drawing before it is forwarded to the architect?
- It certifies that the work is complete
- It confirms the contractor has reviewed the drawing for conformance with contract requirements (Correct answer)
- It waives the architect's right to review
- It substitutes for an engineer's seal
Correct answer: It confirms the contractor has reviewed the drawing for conformance with contract requirements
The contractor's stamp certifies an in-house review for contract compliance, coordination, and constructability before the design professional's review.
Question 7: Under AIA contract documents, how long does the architect typically have to review submittals unless otherwise specified?
- 5 business days
- 10 business days (Correct answer)
- 21 calendar days
- 30 calendar days
Correct answer: 10 business days
AIA A201 General Conditions establishes a default review period of 10 business days for submittals unless the contract specifies a different timeframe.
CSI Submittals & Shop Drawings 2
Which party is primarily responsible for coordinating submittal review schedules to avoid project delays?