Shop Drawing Inspection Program
Woodwork Institute’s Shop Drawing Inspection Programs go beyond design approval to find costly errors before construction begins.
Through these programs, a Woodwork Institute expert will inspect shop drawings, assuring compliance to the North American Architectural Woodwork Standards (NAAWS).
There are two inspection options available:
- Certified Compliance Shop Drawing Inspection is of the shop drawings for compliance with the specifications and the NAAWS as to all required elements being included, and properly scaled.
- The Monitored Compliance Shop Drawing Inspection also reviews the plans to check installation details compared the shop drawings. We verify that the sections and details on the shop drawings match or are compatible with the plans. We also compare the plans to the finish schedule and look at the specialty items like reception counters and paneling.
Both programs inspect the shop drawings to provide compliance assurance before you finalize your approval. Our staff will point out design misinterpretations, redirect before fabrication begins, and flag non-compliance to NAAWS.
Shop Drawing Inspection Program (SDIP) Procedures
Download Shop Drawing Inspection Program Specification Language
Certified Compliance Program (CCP) Request and Authorization to Inspect
Add a shop drawing inspection as a minimum requirement to all jobs, and full certification to ensure the fabricated product is in compliance with the shop drawings.
Why only a shop drawing inspection instead of a full certification program? This program is great for when the job has a design-bid contract or is located outside of our normal service area.
Full certification programs include at least one on-site inspection of the fabricated product and its installation, after the shop drawing inspection. On-site inspections assure that the fabrication matches the shop drawing inspection and installation requirements.
Shop Drawing Inspection Program Specification Language
Language to be included for specifying a Woodwork Institute Shop Drawing Inspection.
1.01 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Manufacturer’s specifications, data, and installation instructions for each manufactured product specified.
B. Shop Drawings:
- Submit shop drawings in conforming to the requirements of the North American Architectural Woodwork Standards.
- [First page of shop drawings shall bear a Woodwork Institute Certified Compliance shop drawing label].
- On casework and countertop elevations show the location of backing required for attachment within walls.
1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Work shall be in accordance with the Grade or Grades specified from the North American Architectural Woodwork Standards (NAAWS).
B. Shop Drawing Inspection Program
- Prior to submission of shop drawings, the woodwork shop shall have drawings reviewed by a Woodwork Institute Architectural Services Representative under the WI Shop Drawing Inspection Program. Upon completion of review the ASR will apply a Woodwork Institute shop drawing label to the first page of the shop drawings. A digitally signed copy of the shop drawings shall be provided to the General Contractor directly by Woodwork Institute for a backup reference.
- All fees charged by the Woodwork Institute for the Shop Drawing Inspection are the responsibility of the millwork manufacturer and shall be included in their bid.
Fee Schedules
Shop Drawing Inspection programs are one portion of either the Certified Compliance Program or the Monitored Compliance Program. The inspection fees are shown within the full program fee schedules.
