Submittals are reviewed to verify general conformance with design intent. Which statement is true?

• A. They transfer responsibility for installation to the contractor.
• B. They approve installation methods.
• C. They do not transfer responsibility for installation.
• D. They replace the contract documents.

Answer: (C)

Submittals are a check to confirm that the proposed products, materials, and installation approaches align with the design intent and contract documents. They are about verifying conformance, not about shifting who is responsible for how the work is done. The contractor remains responsible for means and methods, field conditions, and compliance with the contract, even if a submittal is approved. Approvals indicate general agreement with the design intent, not a blanket authorization of every installation method or a replacement for the contract documents. So, submittals do not transfer responsibility for installation.