Chap 5 – Submittals Flashcards

1
Q

Administrative and procedural requirements governing submittals during the construction stage are located where? (2 places)

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…. in the conditions of the contract, and
….Division 01—General Requirements.
CAPG 5.1

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2
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Both AIA and EJCDC General Conditions require the contractor to issue a schedule of submittals coordinated with the _____________ .

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….. construction progress schedule
CAPG 5.1

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3
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Division 01 specification sections expand on the _____________ .

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….. general and supplementary conditions
CAPG 5.1

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4
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Division 01 specification sections specify more detailed administrative and procedural requirements for submittals required in _____________ .

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…..Divisions 02 through 49 of the specifications.
CAPG 5.1

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5
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The amount of review time needed by the A/E to render professional judgment on submittals is usually stipulated where?

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…. in Division 01
CAPG 5.1

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6
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AIA A201 indicates that the contractor shall perform no portion of the work requiring submittals until ________ .

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…. the submittal has been approved by the architect
CAPG 5.3

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7
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In the traditional D-B-B project delivery method, submittals are processed during the ________ stage of a project.

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…. construction
CAPG 5.3

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8
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Four categories of submittals include:

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  • Action Submittals
  • Informational Submittals
  • Closeout Submittals
  • Maintenance Material Submittals

CAPG 5.3

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9
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T/F: The submittal process may be used to approve substitutions.

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FALSE:
CAPG 5.3

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10
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T/F: Approval of submittals does not relieve the contractor of the his responsibility to fulfill the contract requirements.

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TRUE:
CAPG 5.3

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11
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Action submittals are submittals requiring __________ .

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….responsive action by the A/E, normally review and approval.
CAPG 5.3.1 Intro

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12
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Examples of action submittals include:

A
  • Product Data
  • Shop Drawings
  • Samples

CAPG 5.3.1

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13
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The number of copies of each shop drawing to be submitted, the format size, and whether any accompanying data are required would be listed where?

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….either the conditions of the contract or Division 01 (or both)
CAPG 5.3.1.2

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14
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T/F: The contractor is not required to verify that the samples comply with the contract requirements before forwarding them to the A/E.

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FALSE:

CAPG 5.3.1.3

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15
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T/F: Informational submittals require timely and responsive action by the A/E.

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FALSE: These are submittals not requiring responsive action by the A/E.
CAPG 5.3.2

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16
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Examples of informational submittals include:

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  • Coordination drawings
  • Certificates
  • Design Data
  • Test Reports
  • Manufacturer’s Instructions
  • Manufacturer’s Reports
  • Sustainable Design Reports
  • Qualification Statements
  • Construction Photographs

CAPG 5.3.2

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17
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T/F: The contract documents should clearly differentiate between submittals that require A/E review and those that do not.

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TRUE:
CAPG 5.3.2

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18
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Coordination drawings are usually prepared by the ___________ to show how multiple system and interdisciplinary work will be coordinated.

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…. contractor
CAPG 5.3.2.1

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19
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Certificates may be required to certify _____________ of materials, fabrications, or installation.

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…. quality or characteristics
CAPG 5.3.2.2

20
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The ____________ may require data or certification indicating that the design meets local codes or regulations.

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….the AHJs
CAPG 5.3.2.3

21
Q

Submittals used for the purpose of achieving a certain level of sustainability based on a sustainable rating system are normally required to be separate from _________ .

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….construction submittals.
CAPG 5.3.2.7

22
Q

To ensure that a company or individual is qualified, specifications may require _____________ from fabricators, erectors, and installers

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….. qualification statements
CAPG 5.3.2.8

23
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Examples of closeout submittals include:

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  • O&M data
  • Bonds
  • Special warranties
  • Record documents
  • Spare parts and called attic stock
  • Keying

CAPG 5.4

24
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T/F: Division 01—General Requirements typically includes a section on submittal procedures containing information applicable to all submittals required for the project.

A

TRUE:
CAPG 5.5

25
Q

T/F: Specific requirements for submittals are listed in the sections in Divisions 02 through 49.

A

TRUE:
CAPG 5.5

26
Q

The contractor reviews each submittal and ___________ to indicate the action taken.

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…. stamps it
CAPG 5.6 Intro

27
Q

Submittals are reviewed and approved by the contractor to ensure that:

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  • contract document requirements have been met,
  • check dimensions, and
  • coordinate with subcontractors.

CAPG 5.6 Intro

28
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T/F: The A/E reviews the submittal to determine accuracy and completeness of dimensions or quantities.

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FALSE: These are the contractor’s responsibility.
CAPG 5.6 Intro

29
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The A/E’s review is limited to determining whether the submittal is ___________ The A/E’s review should not go beyond this basic responsibility.

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….. consistent with the design intent indicated in the contract documents.
CAPG 5.6 Intro

30
Q

Using a stamp, action taken by the contractor and/or A/E is typically one of the following:

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  • Approved
  • Approved as Noted
  • Revise and Resubmit
  • Rejected
  • No Action Taken or Required
  • Not Required for Review

CAPG 5.6 Intro

31
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T/F: The rejection of a submittal for good cause can create a condition of entitlement for claim on the part of the contractor

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FALSE: Rejection of a submittal for good cause is not a cause for a delay claim
CAPG 5.6 Intro

32
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T/F: The contractor and the A/E accept unnecessary risk by reviewing and approving incomplete submittals.

A

TRUE:
CAPG 5.6.1

33
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When partial submittals are necessary to expedite the project, they should be ________________ .

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….identified as such.
CAPG 5.6.2

34
Q

How should the A/E handle submittals that were submitted, but not required?

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Return without review, marked “not required for review.”
CAPG 5.6.4

35
Q

What is the difference between the AIA A201 and the EJCDC C-700 with regard to contractor submittals sent to the A/E?

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EJCDC C-700 requires each submittal bear a contractor’s stamp (or other written validation)
AIA A201 only states that the contractor shall “review and approve”, (no mention of written or stamped endorsement).
CAPG 5.6.5

36
Q

If the A/E wants to add language requiring the use of a submittal stamp by the contractor, where would this language be added?

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….Division 01
CAPG 5.6.5

37
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T/F: A contractor’s submittal stamp becomes a contract document when submitted to the A/E

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FALSE: The submittal stamp is not a contract document and cannot be used to add to or deduct from requirements of the contract documents.
CAPG 5.6.5

38
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T/F: Contract documents require that the A/E and contractor review and approve submittals: therefore language such as “reviewed” or “no exceptions taken” do not suffice.

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TRUE: Such statements do not alleviate the obligation to “approve” a submittal.
CAPG 5.6.5

39
Q

Subcontractors and suppliers are responsible for:

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  • Reading and understanding the contract documents
  • Knowing the construction progress schedule and allowing adequate time for contractor and A/E review
  • Properly preparing submittals
  • Submitting in a timely manner
  • Using a transmittal form
  • Reviewing other submittals and coordinating with them
  • Maintaining records and current status

CAPG 5.7

40
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The contractor is responsible for:

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  • Reading and understanding the contract documents
  • Establishing a realistic submittal schedule that allows for re-submittal
  • Coordinating submittals including work by owner’s separate contractors
  • Reviewing submittals for compliance with contract documents, site conditions, dimensions
  • Approving submittals before transmitting them to the A/E
  • Using a transmittal form
  • Distributing approved submittals to subcontractors and others
  • Maintaining copies of all approved submittals at the site for reference
  • Maintaining logs and tracking progress

CAPG 5.7

41
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The A/E is responsible for:

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  • Specifying reasonable requirements
  • Reading and understanding the contract documents
  • Verifying that the contractor has reviewed, stamped, and approved submittals
  • Reviewing and approving submittals in a timely manner or taking other appropriate action
  • Reviewing submittals for conformance with design intent
  • Using a transmittal form
  • Forwarding submittals to consultants and the owner
  • Maintaining a copy of approved submittals
  • Maintaining a submittal log and tracking progress

CAPG 5.7

42
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Consultants are responsible for:

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  • Specifying reasonable requirements
  • Reading and understanding the contract documents
  • Reviewing and approving submittals in a timely manner
  • Reviewing submittals for conformance with design intent
  • Using a transmittal form
  • Returning submittals to the A/E

CAPG 5.7

43
Q

Whose responsibility is it to maintain a submittal log?

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…. should be maintained by both the A/E and the contractor.
CAPG 5.8

44
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If any part of a submittal does not conform to the contract requirements, then _____________ .

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The preparer should specifically indicate any part of the submittal that does not conform to the contract requirements.
CAPG 5.9

45
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T/F: When contract documents identify a specific amount of time for the A/E review of submittals, it will be found in the general conditions.

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FALSE: AIA and EJCDC general conditions are not specific about the amount of time allotted to the A/E to review submittals.
CAPG 5.9.2

46
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The A/E’s review time for submittals is usually stated as part of the contract documents where?

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….in either Division 01 or the supplementary conditions.
CAPG 5.9.2

47
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General conditions state that the A/E’s action on submittals will follow the submittal schedule approved by the A/E, or, _______________ .

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…. with reasonable promptness
CAPG 5.9.2