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SECTION 01400 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Conditions of Contract and other
Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and
quality control.

B. Testing and inspecting services are required to verify compliance with requirements
specified or indicated. These services do not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for
compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

1. Specific quality-control requirements for individual construction activities are specified

in the Sections that specify those activities. Requirements in those Sections may
also cover production of standard products.
2. Specified tests, inspections, and related actions do not limit the Contractor's quality-
control procedures that facilitate compliance with the Contract Document
requirements.
3. Requirements for the Contractor to provide quality-control services required by the
Engineer, the Employer, or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions
of this Section.

C. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 1 Section "Cutting and Patching" for repair and restoration of construction
disturbed by testing and inspecting activities.
2. Divisions 2 through 16 Sections for specific test and inspection requirements.
3. Divisions 2 through 16 Sections for specific mockup requirements not indicated in this
Section.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Quality-Assurance Services: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and

during execution of the Work to guard against defects and deficiencies and ensure that
proposed construction complies with requirements.

B. Quality-Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions performed

during and after execution of work, by the Contractor, testing agencies or authorities having
jurisdiction, to evaluate that completed construction complies with requirements. Services
do not include contract enforcement activities performed by the Engineer.

C. Mockups: Full-size, physical example assemblies to illustrate finishes and materials.

Mockups are used to verify selections made under Sample submittals, to demonstrate
aesthetic effects and, where indicated, qualities of materials and execution, and to review
construction, coordination, testing, or operation; they are not Samples. Mockups may
establish the standard by which the work will be judged.

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D. Testing Agency: An entity engaged to perform specific tests, inspections, or both. Testing
laboratory shall mean the same as testing agency.

1.4 DELEGATED DESIGN

A. Performance and Design Criteria: Where professional design services or certifications by a

design professional are specifically required of the Contractor by the Contract Documents,
provide products and systems complying with specific performance and design criteria
indicated.

1. If criteria indicated are not sufficient to perform services or certification required,

submit a written request for additional information to the Engineer.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For testing agencies specified in "Quality Assurance" Article to

demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include proof of qualifications in the form of
a recent report on the inspection of the testing agency by a recognized authority.

B. Delegated-Design Submittal: In addition to Shop Drawings, Product Data, and other

required submittals, submit a statement, signed and sealed by the responsible design
professional, for each product and system specifically assigned to the Contractor to be
designed or certified by a design professional, indicating that the products and systems are
in compliance with performance and design criteria indicated. Include list of codes, loads,
and other factors used in performing these services.

C. Schedule of Tests and Inspections: Prepare in tabular form and include the following:

1. Specification Section number and title.

2. Description of test and inspection.
3. Identification of applicable standards.
4. Identification of test and inspection methods.
5. Number of tests and inspections required.
6. Time schedule or time span for tests and inspections.
7. Entity responsible for performing tests and inspections.
8. Requirements for obtaining samples.
9. Unique characteristics of each quality-control service.

D. Tests and Inspection Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports that include the
following:

1. Date of issue.
2. Project title and number.
3. Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency.
4. Dates and locations of samples and tests or inspections.
5. Names of individuals making tests and inspections.
6. Description of the work and test and inspection method.
7. Identification of product and Specification Section.
8. Complete test or inspection data.
9. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.
10. Ambient conditions at time of sample taking and testing and inspecting.
11. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected work complies with
the Contract Document requirements.
12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.
13. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

E. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Employer's records, submit copies of permits,
licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, notices, receipts for fee payments,
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judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance

with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the work.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing products similar to those

indicated in the Contract Documents and with a record of successful in-service
performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units.

B. Factory-Authorized Service Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of

the manufacturer who is trained and approved by the manufacturer to inspect installation of
the manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those
indicated in the Contract Documents.

C. Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, or assembling

work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated in the Contract Documents,
whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance.

D. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing products or systems

similar to those indicated in the Contract Documents and with a record of successful in-
service performance.

E. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified and

licensed to practice in the engineering discipline indicated, in jurisdiction where the Works
are located and who is experienced in providing engineering services of the kind indicated.
Engineering discipline and engineering services are defined as those related to and
performed for installations of the system, assembly, or product that are similar to those
indicated in the Contract Documents in material, design, and extent.

F. Specialists: Certain sections of the Specifications may require that specific construction
activities shall be performed by entities that are recognized experts in those operations.
Specialists shall satisfy qualification requirements indicated and shall be engaged for the
activities indicated.

G. Testing Agency Qualifications: An agency with the experience and capability to conduct
testing and inspecting indicated, as documented by ASTM E 548, and that specializes in
types of tests and inspections to be performed.

H. Preconstruction Testing: Testing agency shall perform preconstruction testing for

compliance with specified requirements for performance and test methods.

1. Contractor responsibilities include the following:

a. Provide test specimens and assemblies representative of proposed materials

and construction. Provide sizes and configurations of assemblies to
adequately demonstrate capability of product to comply with performance
requirements.
b. Submit specimens in a timely manner with sufficient time for testing and
analyzing results to prevent delaying the Works.
c. When testing is complete, remove assemblies; do not reuse materials on the
Works.

2. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Submit a certified written report of each test,

inspection, and similar quality-assurance service to the Engineer, with copy to the
Contractor. Interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested
and inspected work complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents.

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I. Mockups Generally: Before installing portions of the Works requiring mockups, build
mockups for each form of construction and finish required to comply with the following
requirements, using materials indicated for the completed work:

1. Build mockups in location and of size indicated or, if not indicated, as directed by the
Engineer.
2. Notify the Engineer seven days in advance of dates and times when mockups will be
constructed.
3. Demonstrate the proposed range of aesthetic effects and workmanship.
4. Obtain the Engineer's approval of mockups before starting work, fabrication, or
construction.
5. Maintain mockups during construction in an undisturbed condition as a standard for
judging the completed work.
6. Demolish and remove mockups when directed, unless otherwise indicated.

1.7 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Employer Responsibilities: Where quality-control services are indicated as the Employer's

responsibility, the Employer will engage a qualified testing agency to perform these
services.

1. The Employer will furnish the Contractor with names, addresses, and telephone
numbers of testing agencies engaged and a description of the types of testing and
inspecting they are engaged to perform.
2. Costs for retesting and reinspecting construction that replaces or is necessitated by
work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents will be charged to the
Contractor.

B. Contractor Responsibilities: Unless otherwise indicated, provide quality-control services

specified and required by authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Where services are indicated as the Contractor's responsibility, engage a qualified

testing agency, acceptable to the Engineer, to perform these quality-control services.
2. Notify testing agencies at least 24 hours in advance of time when work that requires
testing or inspecting will be performed.
3. Where quality-control services are indicated as the Contractor's responsibility, submit
a certified written report, in duplicate, of each quality-control service.
4. Testing and inspecting requested by the Contractor and not required by the Contract
Documents are the Contractor's responsibility.

C. Manufacturer's Field Services: Where indicated, engage a factory-authorized service

representative to inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, including
service connections. Report results in writing.

D. Retesting/Reinspecting: Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were the

Contractor's responsibility, provide quality-control services, including retesting and
reinspecting, for construction of revised or replaced work that failed to comply with
requirements established by the Contract Documents.

E. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Cooperate with the Engineer and the Contractor in
performance of duties. Provide qualified personnel to perform required tests and
inspections.

1. Notify the Engineer and the Contractor promptly of irregularities or deficiencies

observed in the work during performance of its services.
2. Interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected
work complies with or deviates from requirements.
3. Submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each test, inspection, and similar
quality-control service through the Contractor.
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4. Do not release, revoke, alter, or increase requirements of the Contract Documents or

approve or accept any portion of the Works.
5. Do not perform any duties of the Contractor.

F. Associated Services: Cooperate with agencies performing required tests, inspections, and
similar quality-control services, and provide reasonable auxiliary services as requested.
Notify agency sufficiently in advance of operations to permit assignment of personnel.
Provide the following:

1. Access to the Site / work.

2. Incidental labor and facilities necessary to facilitate tests and inspections.
3. Adequate quantities of representative samples of materials that require testing and
inspecting. Assist agency in obtaining samples.
4. Facilities for storage and field-curing of test samples.
5. Preliminary design mix proposed for use for material mixes that require control by
testing agency.
6. Security and protection for samples and for testing and inspecting equipment at
Project site.

G. Coordination: Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate required quality-

assurance and quality-control services with a minimum of delay and to avoid necessity of
removing and replacing construction to accommodate testing and inspecting.

1. Schedule times for tests, inspections, obtaining samples, and similar activities.

H. Schedule of Tests and Inspections: Prepare a schedule of tests, inspections, and similar
quality-control services required by the Contract Documents. Submit schedule within 28
days of Commencement Date.

1. Distribution: Distribute schedule to the Employer, the Engineer, testing agencies, and
each party involved in performance of portions of the Works where tests and
inspections are required.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 REPAIR AND PROTECTION

A. General: On completion of testing, inspecting, sample taking, and similar services, repair
damaged construction and restore substrates and finishes.

1. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other

Sections of these Specifications. Restore patched areas and extend restoration into
adjoining areas in a manner that eliminates evidence of patching.
2. Comply with the Contract Document requirements for Division 1 Section "Cutting and
Patching."

B. Protect construction exposed by or for quality-control service activities.

C. Repair and protection are the Contractor's responsibility, regardless of the assignment of
responsibility for quality-control services.

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