CSI Division 25 Integrated Automation: section numbers and submittal deviations

Division 25 covers integrated automation systems in commercial construction: building automation systems (BAS), facility management systems, energy monitoring and control, and cross-system integration protocols. Common CSI sections submitted for review:

Division 25 Integrated Automation CSI section numbers

Division 25 Integrated Automation spec sections frequently submitted for review:

Representative Division 25 CSI MasterFormat sections

Section	Title
25 05 00	Common Work Results for Integrated Automation
25 05 11	Integrated Automation Network Equipment
25 10 00	Integrated Automation Facility Controls
25 13 00	Integrated Automation Control and Monitoring Network
25 14 00	Integrated Automation Local Control Units
25 15 00	Integrated Automation Sensors and Transmitters
25 30 00	Integrated Automation Facility Process Control
25 35 00	Integrated Automation HVAC Control Sequences
25 50 00	Integrated Automation Facility Management Systems
25 55 00	Integrated Automation Energy Monitoring and Control
25 56 00	Integrated Automation Lighting Control Integration
25 90 00	Integrated Automation Commissioning

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The six deviation categories in Division 25 Integrated Automation

Every issue Deviation Check flags maps to one of six categories. Here is how each appears in Division 25 Integrated Automation submittals, with the full guide one click away.

Manufacturer or Product Substitution

Blocker The submittal proposes a different manufacturer or product than the spec names, without an approved or-equal or substitution request.

BAS specs typically name a platform with specific controller families (e.g., "Johnson Controls Metasys with CGM/CVM controllers, or approved equal"). Submittals often propose alternative platforms without an approved equal letter. Look for:

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Performance Specification Gap

Blocker A measurable performance property in the submittal (rating, capacity, tolerance, efficiency) does not meet what the spec requires.

Key performance parameters in integrated automation submittals:

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Missing Certification or Compliance Documentation

Fix and Resubmit A required listing, test report, certification, or compliance document is absent from the submittal package.

Required certifications in integrated automation submittals:

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Aesthetic Deviation

Fix and Resubmit A visible attribute (color, finish, texture, profile) differs from the spec or the architect-approved sample.

Less common in automation but applies to:

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Detail or Installation Mismatch

Fix and Resubmit The submitted detail, dimension, anchorage, or installation method differs from what the spec or drawings require.

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Submittal Package Incompleteness

Fix and Resubmit A required submittal element (cut sheet, schedule, calculation, sample) is missing, leaving the package unreviewable as submitted.

Commonly required items in Div 25 specs:

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How Division 25 deviations are graded

Each finding is graded Blocker, Fix and Resubmit, or Note. Division 25 escalation rules:

• Communication protocol mismatch with existing BAS (BACnet submitted where LonWorks specified, or vice versa): Always BLOCKER (system will not communicate with existing infrastructure)
• Controller not UL 916 listed: Always BLOCKER (code compliance for energy management equipment)
• Fire alarm integration not meeting NFPA 72 / UL 864 requirements: Always BLOCKER (life-safety - smoke control and fire alarm relay functions)
• System unable to support specified point count: Always BLOCKER (building cannot be fully controlled without expansion hardware not in scope)
• Missing BTL listing when BACnet conformance class is specified: BLOCKER (interoperability cannot be verified)
• Graphics workstation spec mismatch (fewer screens, lower resolution, fewer concurrent sessions): FIX_AND_RESUBMIT
• Missing network architecture diagrams: FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (cannot verify topology, segment lengths, or IP planning)
• Trending capacity below spec (fewer trended points or shorter retention): FIX_AND_RESUBMIT
• Missing integration protocol documentation for specified subsystems: FIX_AND_RESUBMIT
• Sensor or thermostat finish mismatch: FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (aesthetic, not safety)
• Missing cybersecurity plan for networked BAS: FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (owner requirement, not code)
• Commissioning procedures not included: FIX_AND_RESUBMIT (cannot verify functional performance without them)

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