01 40 00 - Quality Requirements.pdf

01 40 00 - Quality Requirements

1.0 General

1.1 Section Includes

A. Quality control.

B. Quality assurance.

C. Tolerances.

D. References.

E. Labeling.

F. Testing and inspection services.

1.2 Quality Control

A. Monitor quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, Site conditions, and workmanship, to produce Work of specified quality.

B. Comply with specified standards as the minimum quality for the Work except where more stringent tolerances, codes, or specified requirements indicate higher standards or more precise workmanship.

C. Perform Work using persons qualified to produce required and specified quality.

D. Products, materials, and equipment may be subject to inspection by Engineer and/or

Owner at place of manufacture or fabrication. Such inspections shall not relieve

Contractor of complying with requirements of Contract Documents.

E. Supervise performance of Work in such manner and by such means to ensure that

Work, whether completed or in progress, will not be subjected to harmful, dangerous, damaging, or otherwise deleterious exposure during construction period.

1.3 Quality Assurance

A. General: Qualifications paragraphs in this Article establish the minimum qualification levels required; individual Specification Sections specify additional requirements.

B. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing products or systems similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units.

C. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing products similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units.

D. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A Professional Engineer who is legally qualified to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineering services of the kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those performed for installations of the system, assembly, or product that are similar to those indicated for this Project in material, design, and extent.

E. Testing Agency Qualifications: An NRTL, an NVLAP, or an independent agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspecting indicated, as documented according to ASTM E 548; and with additional qualifications specified in individual

Sections; and where required by authorities having jurisdiction, that is acceptable to authorities:

1. NRTL: A nationally recognized testing laboratory according to 29 CFR 1910.7.

2. NVLAP: A testing agency accredited according to NIST's National Voluntary

Laboratory Accreditation Program.

F. Factory-Authorized Service Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to inspect installation of manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

1.4 Tolerances

A. Monitor fabrication and installation tolerance control of products to produce acceptable

Work. Do not permit tolerances to accumulate.

B. Comply with manufacturers' recommended tolerances and tolerance requirements in reference standards. When such tolerances conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Engineer before proceeding.

C. Adjust products to appropriate dimensions; position before securing products in place.

1.5 References

A. For products or workmanship specified by association, trade, or other consensus standards, comply with requirements of standard except when more rigid requirements are specified or are required by applicable codes.

B. Conform to reference standard by date of issue current as of date of Contract

Documents except where specific date is established by code.

C. Obtain copies of standards and maintain on Site when required by product

Specification Sections.

D. When requirements of indicated reference standards conflict with Contract Documents or where conflicting standards are specified, request clarification from Engineer before proceeding.

E. Neither contractual relationships, duties, or responsibilities of parties in Contract nor those of Engineer shall be altered from Contract Documents by mention or inference in reference documents.

1.6 Labeling

A. Attach label from agency approved by authorities having jurisdiction for products, assemblies, and systems required to be labeled by applicable code.

B. Label Information: Include manufacturer's or fabricator's identification, approved agency identification, and the following information, as applicable, on each label:

1. Model number.

2. Serial number.

3. Performance characteristics.

C. Manufacturer's Nameplates, Trademarks, Logos, and Other Identifying Marks on

Products: Not allowed on surfaces exposed to view in public areas, interior or exterior.

1.7 Testing and Inspection Services

A. Employ and pay for services of an independent testing agency or laboratory acceptable to Owner to perform specified testing:

1. Before starting Work, submit testing laboratory name, address, and telephone number, and names of full-time Professional Engineer, specialist, and responsible officer.

2. Submit copy of report of laboratory facilities' inspection made by Materials

Reference Laboratory of National Bureau of Standards during most recent inspection, with memorandum of remedies of deficiencies reported by inspection.

B. Independent firm will perform tests, inspections, and other services specified in individual Specification Sections and as required by Engineer and/or Owner:

1. Laboratory: Authorized to operate in State of Pennsylvania.

2. Laboratory Staff: Maintain full-time specialist on staff to review services.

3. Testing Equipment: Calibrated at reasonable intervals with devices of an accuracy traceable to National Bureau of Standards or accepted values of natural physical constants.

C. Testing, inspections, and source quality control may occur on or off Project Site.

Perform off-Site testing as required by Engineer or Owner.

D. Reports shall be submitted by independent firm to Engineer, Contractor, and authorities having jurisdiction, indicating observations and results of tests and compliance or noncompliance with Contract Documents:

1. Submit final report indicating correction of Work previously reported as noncompliant.

E. Cooperate with independent firm; furnish Samples of materials, design mix, equipment, tools, storage, safe access, and assistance by incidental labor as requested:

1. Notify Engineer and independent firm 48 hours before expected time for operations requiring services.

2. Make arrangements with independent firm and pay for additional Samples and tests required for Contractor's use.

F. Employment of testing agency or laboratory shall not relieve Contractor of obligation to perform Work according to requirements of Contract Documents.

G. Retesting or re-inspection required because of nonconformance with specified or indicated requirements shall be performed by same independent firm on instructions from Engineer. Payment for retesting or re-inspection will be charged to Contractor by deducting testing charges from Contract Sum/Price.

H. Agency Responsibilities:

1. Test Samples of mixes submitted by Contractor.

2. Provide qualified personnel at Site. Cooperate with Engineer and Contractor in performance of services.

3. Perform indicated sampling and testing of products according to specified standards.

4. Ascertain compliance of materials and mixes with requirements of Contract

Documents.

5. Promptly notify Engineer and Contractor of observed irregularities or nonconformance of Work or products.

6. Perform additional tests required by Engineer.

7. Attend preconstruction meetings and progress meetings.

I. Agency Reports: After each test, promptly submit two (2) copies of report to Engineer, Contractor, and authorities having jurisdiction. When requested by Engineer, provide interpretation of test results. Include the following:

1. Date issued.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name of inspector.

4. Date and time of sampling or inspection.

5. Identification of product and Specification Section.

6. Location in Project.

7. Type of inspection or test.

8. Date of test.

9. Results of tests.

10. Conformance with Contract Documents.

J. Limits on Testing Authority:

1. Agency or laboratory may not release, revoke, alter, or enlarge on requirements of Contract Documents.

2. Agency or laboratory may not approve or accept any portion of the Work.

3. Agency or laboratory may not assume duties of Contractor.

4. Agency or laboratory has no authority to stop the Work.

2.0 Products - Not Used.

3.0 Execution - Not Used.

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