SECTION 01 43 00

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01

DESCRIPTION:

A.

This section covers quality assurance and control requirements for this contract.

B.

The Contractor is responsible for controlling the quality of work, including work of its
subcontractors, and suppliers and for assuring the quality specified in the
Technical Specifications is achieved.

1.02

SUMMARY:

A.

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 Contractor of responsibility for
compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

1.03

1.

Specific quality-assurance and q u a l i t y -control req uirem ents f or

i n d i v i d u a l 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 Contractor's other
quality-assurance and control procedures that facilitate compliance with the
Contract Document requirements.

3.

Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-assurance and control services

required by Company or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by
provisions of this section.

REFERENCES AND STANDARDS:

A.

All references specifications, standards, and codes shall be the latest issue (including
all revisions, addenda, and supplements) unless stated otherwise.

B.

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

1.

E329: Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction

Inspection and/or Testing

C. Industry codes and standards and recommended practices including, but not limited to:
1.

2.

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Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs (MOMRA).

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAES)

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3.

Directory of Saudi Industrial Materials

4.

Saudi Arabian Standards Organization (SASO)

5.

Manuals and Standards of US Army Corps of Engineers

6.

American Public Works Association (APWA)

7.

Uniform Building Code (UBC)

8.

American Concrete Institute (ACI)

9.

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

10.

U.S. National Standards Institute (ANSI)

11.

American
Association
Officials (AASHTO)

12.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

13.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

14.

American Society for Testing and Materials

15.

American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE)

16.

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

17.

American Water Works Association (AWWA)

18.

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

19.

International Building Code

20.

International Fire Code

21.

International Mechanical Code

22.

American Concrete Institute (ACI)

23.

(AASHTO LRFD) Bridge Design Specification

24.

Specifications and Standards of the American Welding Society (AWS)

25.

Standards of the National Assembly for Corrosion Engineers (NACE)

26.

Concrete Practical Guide (ACI Manual of Concrete Practice)

27.

Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7 - 05)

28.

The British Codes for Concrete and Steel Structures

29.

Standards (PCI) for the Design of Prefabricated and Prestressed Concrete

30.

Highway Capacity Manual (HCM 2000)

31.

Interactive Model of Security Design for Highways

of

State

Highway

and

Transportation

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32.

Water Environmental Federation (USA)

33.

Environmental Protection Agency (USA)

34.

Seismic and Earthquake Analysis: During the master plan and concept design
development, the Consultant shall adhere to UBC Chapter 16 Structure
Design Requirements.

DEFINITIONS:

A.

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

and during execution of the Work to guard against defects and deficiencies and
substantiate that proposed construction will comply with requirements.

B.

Quality-Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during

and after execution of the Work to evaluate that actual products incorporated into the
Work and completed construction comply with requirements.
Services do not
include contract enforcement activities performed by Company.

C.

Product T e s t i n g :
Tests a n d i n s p e c t i o n s t h a t a r e performed by a
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), an (National Voluntary Laboratory
Accreditation Program (NVLAP), or a testing agency qualified to conduct product
testing and acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, to establish product
performance and compliance with specified requirements.
1.
2.

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

NVLAP: A testing agency accredited according to NIST's National Voluntary
Laboratory Accreditation Program.

D.

Source Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed at the
source, e.g., plant, mill, factory, or shop.

E.

Field Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed on-site for
installation of the Work and for completed Work.

F.

Testing Agency: An entity engaged to perform specific tests, inspections, or both.

Testing laboratory shall mean the same as testing agency.

G.

Installer/Applicator/Erector: Contractor or another entity engaged by Contractor as

an
employee, Subcontractor, or
Sub-subcontractor, to
perform
a
particular construction operation, including installation, erection, application, and
similar operations.

1.

Use of trade-specific terminology in referring to a trade or entity does not require

that certain construction activities be performed by accredited or unionized
individuals, or that requirements specified apply exclusively to specific trade(s).

H.

Experienced: When used with an entity or individual, "experienced" means having

successfully completed a minimum of five previous projects similar in nature, size,
and extent to this Project; being familiar with special requirements indicated; and
having complied with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.
CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS:
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A.

Referenced Standards: If compliance with two or more standards is specified and the
standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or
quality levels, comply with the most stringent requirement. Refer conflicting requirements
that are different, but apparently equal, to Company for a decision before proceeding.

B.

Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels:

The quantity or quality level shown or
specified shall be the minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may
comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the
minimum within reasonable limits.
To comply with these requirements, indicated
numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the context of
requirements. Refer uncertainties to Company for a decision before proceeding.

1.06

SUBMITTALS:

A.

Contractor quality Plan shall be prepared according to ISO 9001:2008..

B.

Testing Agency Qualifications:

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.

C.

Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) shall include the following information:
(1) Process description,
(2) Quality control requirements,
(3) Request for Inspection (RFI) shall be minimum 24 hours for site works and 48 hours for
weekend inspection,
(4) Responsibilities,
(5) Applicable procedures,
(6) Acceptance criteria,
(7) % of test to be done,
(8) Verifying documents,
(9) Review, witness and hold points.
Schedule of Tests and Inspections:
following:

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Prepare in tabular form and include the

1.

Specification section number and title.

2.

Entity responsible for performing tests and inspections.

3.

Description of test and inspection.

4.

Identification of applicable standards.

5.

Identification of test and inspection methods.

6.

Number of tests and inspections required.

7.

Time schedule or time span for tests and inspections.

8.

Requirements for obtaining samples.

9.

Unique characteristics of each quality-control service.

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CONTRACTOR'S QUALITY-CONTROL PLAN:

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A.

Quality-Control Plan, General: Submit quality-control plan within 15 days of Notice of

Award and not less than five days prior to preconstruction conference. Submit in
format acceptable to Company.
Identify personnel, procedures, controls,
instructions, tests, records, and forms to be used to carry out Contractor's qualityassurance and quality-control responsibilities. Coordinate with Contractor's construction
schedule.

B.

Submittal Procedure:
Describe procedures for ensuring compliance with
requirements through review and management of submittal process.
Indicate
qualifications of personnel responsible for submittal review.

C.

Testing and Inspection: In quality-control plan, include a comprehensive schedule of

Work requiring testing or inspection, including the following:
1.

Contractor-performed tests and inspections including subcontractor-performed

tests and inspections. Include required tests and inspections and Contractorelected tests and inspections.

2.

Special inspections required by authorities having jurisdiction and indicated on

the "Statement of Special Inspections."

D.

Continuous Inspection of Workmanship: Describe process for continuous inspection

during construction to identify and correct deficiencies in workmanship in addition to
testing and inspection specified. Indicate types of corrective actions to be required to
bring work into compliance with standards of workmanship established by Contract
requirements and accepted mockups.

E.

Monitoring and Documentation: Maintain testing and inspection reports including log
of accepted and rejected results. Include work Company representative has indicated
as nonconforming or defective.
Indicate corrective actions taken to bring
nonconforming work into compliance with requirements. Comply with requirements of
authorities having jurisdiction.
REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS:
Test and Inspection Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports specified in other
sections. 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.

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Complete test or inspection data.

9.

Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.

10.

Record of temperature and weather 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.

Manufacturers Technical Representatives Field Reports:

Prepare written
information documenting
manufacturers
technical
representative's
tests
and
inspections specified in other sections. Include the following:

B.

C.

D.
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1.

Name, address, and telephone number of technical representative making

report.

2.

Statement on condition of substrates and their acceptability for installation of

product.

3.

Statement that products at Project site comply with requirements.

4.

Summary of installation procedures being followed, whether they comply with

requirements and, if not, what corrective action was taken.

5.

Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed

performance complies with requirements.

6.

Statement weather conditions, products, and installation will affect warranty.

7.

Other required items indicated in individual specification sections.

Factory-Authorized Service Representatives Reports: Prepare written information
documenting manufacturer's factory-authorized service representative's tests and
inspections specified in other sections. Include the following:
1.

Name, address, and telephone number of factory-authorized service

representative making report.

2.

Statement that equipment complies with requirements.

3.

Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed

performance complies with requirements.

4.

Statement weather conditions, products, and installation will affect warranty.

5.

Other required items indicated in individual specification sections.

Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Company records, submit copies of permits,
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licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices,

receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar
documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on
performance of the Work.
1.09

QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A.

General:
Qualifications paragraphs in this article establish the minimum
qualification levels required; individual specification sections specify additional requirements.
Testing agencies shall be Company approved.

B.

Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing products or

systems similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful inservice 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.

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

assembling work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this
Project, whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in- service
performance.

E.

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.

Specialists: Certain specification sections require that specific construction activities

shall be performed by entities who are recognized experts in those operations.
Specialists shall satisfy qualification requirements indicated and shall be engaged for
the activities indicated.
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Requirements of authorities having jurisdiction shall supersede requirements for

specialists.

G.

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 E329; and with additional qualifications specified in
individual sections; and, where required by authorities having jurisdiction, that is
acceptable to authorities. Testing agencies shall be Company approved.

H.

Manufacturer's Technical Representative Qualifications:

An authorized
representative of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to
observe and inspect installation of manufacturer's products that are similar in
material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

I.

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

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those indicated for this Project.

J.

Preconstruction Testing:
Where testing agency is indicated to perform
preconstruction testing for compliance with specified requirements for performance and
test methods, comply with the following:
1. Contractor responsibilities include the following:

2.

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Provide test specimens representative of proposed products and construction.

b.

Submit specimens in a timely manner with sufficient time for testing and
analyzing results to prevent delaying the Work.

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

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

OFFSITE INSPECTION:

A.

When the specifications require inspection of materials or equipment during the

production, manufacturing, or fabricating process, or before shipment, such services shall
be performed by the Companys independent testing laboratory, or inspection
organization acceptable to Company in conjunction with or by the Company.

B.

The Contractor shall give appropriate written notice to the Company not less than
30 days before offsite inspection services are required, and shall provide for the
producer, manufacturer, or fabricator to furnish safe access and proper facilities and to
cooperate with inspecting personnel in the performance of their duties.

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MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:

A.

The Contractor shall maintain control over procurement sources to ensure that
materials and equipment conform to specified requirements in the Contract
Documents.

B.

The Contractor shall comply with manufacturers printed instructions regarding all
facets of materials and/or equipment movement, storage, installation, testing, startup,
and operation.
Should circumstances occur where the contract documents are more stringent than
the manufacturers printed instructions, the Contractor shall comply with the
specifications. In cases where the manufacturers printed instructions are more
stringent than the contract documents, the Contractor shall advise the Company of the
disparity and conform to the manufacturers printed instructions. In either case, the
Contractor is to apply the more stringent specification or recommendation, unless
accepted otherwise by the Company.

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a.

QUALITY CONTROL:
Contractor Responsibilities:
Tests and inspections not explicitly assigned to
Company are Contractor's responsibility. Perform additional quality-control activities
required to verify that the Work complies with requirements, whether specified or not.
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1.

Unless otherwise indicated, provide quality-control services specified and those

required by authorities having jurisdiction. Perform quality-control services
required of Contractor by authorities having jurisdiction, whether specified or not.

2.

Monitor quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site

conditions, and workmanship, to produce Work of specified quality.

3.

Comply with manufacturers' instructions, including each step in sequence.

4.

When manufacturers' instructions conflict with Contract Documents, request

clarification from Company before proceeding.

5.

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

6.

Perform Work by persons qualified to produce required and specified quality.

7.

Verify field measurements are as indicated on Shop Drawings or as instructed

by manufacturer.

8.

Secure products in place with positive anchorage devices designed and sized to
withstand stresses, vibration, physical distortion, or disfigurement.

9.

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

testing agency to perform these quality-control services.
a.

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Contractor shall not employ same entity engaged by Company, unless

agreed to in writing by Company.

10.

Notify testing agencies at least 24 hours in advance of time when Work that
requires testing or inspecting will be performed.

11.

Where quality-control services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility,

submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each quality-control service.

12.

Testing and inspecting requested by Contractor and not required by the

Contract Documents are Contractor's responsibility.

13.

Submit additional copies of each written report directly to authorities having

jurisdiction, when they so direct.

Tolerances:
1.

Monitor fabrication and installation tolerance control of products to produce

acceptable Work. Do not permit tolerances to accumulate.

2.

Comply with manufacturers' tolerances.

When manufacturers' tolerances
conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Company before
proceeding.

3.

Adjust products to appropriate dimensions; position before securing products in

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place.
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 as specified in 01 25 00
"Submittal Procedures."

D.

Manufacturer's Technical Services:

Where indicated, engage a manufacturer's
technical representative to observe and inspect the Work. Manufacturer's technical
representative's services include participation in preinstallation conferences, examination
of substrates and conditions, verification of materials, observation of Installer activities,
inspection of completed portions of the Work, and submittal of written reports.

E.

Retesting/Reinspecting:
Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were
Contractor's responsibility, provide quality-control services, including retesting and
reinspecting, for construction that replaced Work that failed to comply with the Contract
Documents.

F.

Testing A g e n c y R e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s :
Cooperate w i t h
Company and
Contractor in performance of duties. Provide qualified personnel to perform required
tests and inspections.
1.

Notify Company and Contractor promptly of irregularities or deficiencies observed in

the Work during performance of its services.

2.

Determine the location from which test samples will be taken and in which in-

3.

Conduct and interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested
and inspected work complies with or deviates from requirements.

4.

Submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each test, inspection, and similar
quality-control service through Contractor.

5.

Do not release, revoke, alter, or increase the Contract Document requirements or

approve or accept any portion of the Work.

6.

Do not perform any duties of Contractor.

G.

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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 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.

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5.

Delivery of samples to testing agencies.

6.

Preliminary design mix proposed for use for material mixes that require control by
testing agency.

7.

Security and protection for samples and for testing and inspecting equipment at
Project site.
Coordination: Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate required qualityassurance and -control services with a minimum of delay and to avoid necessity of
removing and replacing construction to accommodate testing and inspecting.
1.

I.

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

Schedule of Tests and Inspections: Prepare a schedule of tests, inspections, and

similar quality-control services required by the Contract Documents. Coordinate and
submit concurrently with Contractor's construction schedule. Update as the Work
progresses.
1. Distribution: Distribute schedule to Company, testing agencies, and each party
involved in performance of portions of the Work where tests and inspections are
required.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01

EXAMINATION:

A.

Verify existing site conditions and substrate surfaces are acceptable for subsequent
Work. Beginning new Work means acceptance of existing conditions.

B.

Verify existing substrate is capable of structural support or attachment of new Work being
applied or attached.

C.

Examine and verify specific conditions described in individual specification sections.

D.

Verify utility services are available, of correct characteristics, and in correct

locations.

3.02

PREPARATION:

Clean substrate surfaces prior to applying next material or substance.

Seal cracks or openings of substrate prior to applying next material or substance.

C
Apply manufacturer required or recommended substrate primer, sealer, or conditioner
prior to applying new material or substance in contact or bond.

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3.03

QUALITY CONTROL:

A.
Quality control is the responsibility of the Contractor, and the Contractor shall maintain
control over construction and installation processes to assure compliance with specified
requirements.
B.

Means and methods of construction and installation processes are the responsibility of
the Contractor, and at no time is it the intent of the Company to supersede or void that
responsibility.

3.04

TEST AND INSPECTION LOG:

A.

Test and Inspection Log:

following:

B.

Prepare a record of tests and inspections.

Include the

1.

Date test or inspection was conducted.

2.

Description of the Work tested or inspected.

3.

Date test or inspection results were transmitted to Company.

4.

Identification of testing agency or special inspector conducting test or

inspection.
Maintain log at Project site.
Post changes and revisions as they occur.
Provide access to test and inspection log for Company reference during normal working
hours.

3.05
A.

REPAIR AND PROTECTION:

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

specification sections or matching existing substrates and finishes. Restore
patched areas and extend restoration into adjoining areas with durable seams
that are as invisible as possible.

B.

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

C.

Repair and protection are Contractor's responsibility, regardless of the assignment of

responsibility for quality-control services.

END OF SECTION

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