What is an Informational Submittal?

• A. Submittals not requiring a responsive action; verification and certification that work meets specified quality requirements; testing reports, etc.
• B. Submittals that require immediate approval.
• C. Submittals that incur payment obligations.
• D. Submittals that authorize changes in scope.

Answer: (A)

Informational submittals are documents that convey information about products, materials, or tests without inviting the design team to take action or issue an approval. They exist to verify that the work meets the specified quality requirements and to provide evidence—such as testing reports, certifications, warranties, manufacturer data, and installation instructions—for information purposes only. They don’t require a response or decision before work proceeds, unlike submittals that need immediate approval or could affect payment or scope.