Approval before fabrication, not before install
Most boards want a written scope and sometimes a drawing before work is approved. Because custom glass is cut to your opening and cannot be returned, approval needs to land before fabrication starts, not the week of install.
Insurance on file
Many buildings require a certificate of insurance naming the association before a contractor is admitted. It is routine paperwork, but it takes days, not minutes, so it belongs at the front of the schedule.
Work windows and quiet hours
Seasonal buildings frequently restrict work to weekdays and off-season months, with quiet hours on either end of the day. That is one reason framed units are common in turnover work — they finish inside a short approved window.
Elevator, corridor, and access limits
Elevator dimensions, protective padding requirements, and corridor turns cap the largest panel that can physically reach your bathroom. We measure the route at template stage and design a split panel when a single lite cannot make the trip.
- Elevator interior dimensions and door opening
- Stairwell switchbacks as a fallback route
- Required floor and wall protection
- Freight access hours
Waterproofing and common-element concerns
Boards care most about water reaching the unit below. Expect questions about the pan, curb, and whether the enclosure changes drainage. A layout that keeps water inside — correct swing, curb pitch, proper seals — is the answer they are looking for.
The short version
Get the scope approved and the insurance certificate filed before glass is cut, confirm the access route, and choose a layout that contains water. Those four things clear almost every condo objection.