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Make Sure Your Access Door Submittal Is Ready Before You Send It
An incomplete access door submittal can create unnecessary questions, delays and resubmissions.
Use this checklist to confirm that the product information, performance requirements and technical documents needed for review are accounted for before the submittal package goes out.
Download the Access Door Submittal Checklist
What Should Be Included in an Access Door Submittal?
The exact requirements vary by project, but a complete access door submittal may need to include information about the product, dimensions, ratings, finishes, installation and supporting documentation.
Use the sections below to review each access door before submission.
1. Product Identification
Confirm that the access door is clearly identified.
- Product or model number
- Product description
- Required quantity
- Nominal size
- Installation location
- Wall, ceiling, floor or roof application
- Project detail or schedule reference, if applicable
If the model has not yet been selected, confirm that the project requirements are complete enough to narrow an appropriate access solution.
2. Size and Installation Requirements
Confirm the dimensional and installation information for the selected access door.
- Nominal size
- Rough-opening requirement
- Frame or flange dimensions, if needed
- Clear opening, if required
- Installation orientation
- Wall, ceiling or assembly type
- Installation method
- Custom-size requirement, if applicable
Do not assume that the nominal access door size and rough opening are identical. Verify the dimensions for the exact product before framing or cutting the opening.
View the Access Panel Size Guide
3. Rating and Performance Requirements
Confirm any required performance conditions.
- Fire rating
- Required listing or certification
- Exterior or weather-resistant performance
- Security requirement
- Acoustic requirement
- Specialty environmental requirement
- Other project-specific performance criteria
Required ratings and code conditions should be confirmed by the project specifications, design professional, code consultant, AHJ or other applicable project authority.
4. Material, Finish and Configuration
Confirm that the product configuration matches the project requirements.
- Material
- Finish
- Flange or frame type
- Recessed or concealed finish requirement
- Latch type
- Lock requirement
- Hinge configuration, if applicable
- Removable door requirement, if applicable
- Other project-specific options
5. Product Data and Technical Documents
Confirm which supporting documents are required for the submittal package.
- Product data or specification sheet
- Submittal drawing
- Installation instructions
- BIM or Revit file, if required
- CAD drawing, if required
- 3-part specification, if available or required
- Certification or listing documentation
- Warranty information, if required
- Sustainability documentation, if required
- Other project-specific documentation
Not every project requires every document. Follow the project specifications and submittal requirements.
6. Coordination With the Project Documents
Before submitting, compare the access door selection against the available project information.
Confirm that:
- The product matches the access door schedule
- The size matches the drawings or schedule
- The installation location is correct
- The required rating is consistent across the project documents
- The material and finish are correct
- Required hardware or locking is identified
- Custom requirements are clearly noted
- Conflicts or exceptions have been identified
If the drawings, specifications and access door schedule do not agree, resolve the discrepancy before procurement where possible.
7. Final Submittal Readiness Check
Before the package goes out, confirm:
- Required product information is complete
- Required technical documents are included
- Model and size are clearly identified
- Ratings and performance requirements are documented
- Material and finish are confirmed
- Installation conditions are understood
- Exceptions are clearly identified
- Project-team questions have been addressed or flagged
- The package is ready for review
Access Door Submittal Quick Checklist
Product
- Model
- Description
- Size
- Quantity
- Location
Performance
- Rating
- Material
- Finish
- Hardware
- Specialty requirements
Documentation
- Product data
- Submittal drawing
- Installation instructions
- BIM / Revit, if required
- CAD, if required
- Certification documentation, if required
Coordination
- Schedule checked
- Drawings checked
- Specifications checked
- Exceptions identified
- Package ready to submit
Download the Access Door Submittal Checklist
Missing Something From the Submittal?
If you are unsure which access door, technical document or product information is needed, BEST can help you narrow the next step.
For larger projects with multiple access doors, you can also send us your access door schedule for review before procurement.
Access Door Submittal Checklist FAQs
What is an access door submittal?
An access door submittal is the product and technical information submitted for project review before procurement or installation. It may include product data, dimensions, ratings, finishes, drawings, installation information and other required documentation.
What documents are typically included in an access door submittal?
Depending on the project, the package may include a product specification sheet, submittal drawing, installation instructions, BIM or Revit files, CAD drawings, listing or certification documentation and other project-required documents.
Do all access doors require BIM or CAD files?
No. BIM and CAD requirements depend on the project and design workflow. Include them when they are required by the project team or specifications and available for the selected product.
Should the access door schedule match the submittal?
Yes. The model, size, rating, finish and other requirements in the submittal should be coordinated with the access door schedule, drawings and specifications.
Who confirms the required fire rating?
The required fire rating should come from the project specifications, design professional, code consultant, AHJ or other applicable project authority. BEST can help identify products that align with requirements that have been provided.
What if the project documents conflict?
Conflicting information should be identified and clarified before procurement whenever possible. Do not assume which requirement takes priority without project-team confirmation.
Can BEST help if the access door model has not been selected yet?
Yes. If you provide the project requirements, BEST can help narrow appropriate access door options and identify available supporting documentation.
Is this the same as the Access Door Schedule Review?
No. The Submittal Checklist helps you confirm that a specific access door submittal package is complete.
The Access Door Schedule Review is intended for projects where multiple access door requirements still need to be reviewed, clarified or organized before procurement.
Ready to Submit?
Before sending the package, confirm the product, dimensions, performance requirements, technical documents and project coordination one final time.
Have a full access door schedule? Request a Schedule Review
Already ready for pricing? Request a Quote