In submittal reviews, which phrase indicates a limited scope?

• A. This is a final approval.
• B. All submittals are approved without review.
• C. Reviewed for general conformance only.
• D. Certified as fully compliant.

Answer: (C)

In submittal reviews, a statement that a submittal was “reviewed for general conformance only” signals a limited scope of evaluation. This means the reviewer checked whether the submittal broadly aligns with the contract documents and design intent, but did not verify every detail, performance criterion, or site-specific condition. It indicates that more thorough review, additional information, or further testing could be needed before full acceptance.

Other phrases imply broader or no review: a final approval suggests complete acceptance with all criteria verified; approval without review means no evaluation at all; and certification as fully compliant indicates complete verification of all requirements. The general-conformance-only language is specifically the one that conveys a limited, non-final scope.