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ICC EVALUATION SERVICE, INC.

Evaluate P Inform P Protect

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION OF


CONCRETE AND REINFORCED AND UNREINFORCED MASONRY
STRENGTHENING USING FIBER-REINFORCED POLYMER (FRP)
COMPOSITE SYSTEMS

AC178

Approved June 2003

Effective July 1, 2003

(Editorially revised June 2008)

Previously issued April 2001

PREFACE
Evaluation reports issued by ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. (ICC-ES), are based upon performance features of the International family
of codes and other widely adopted code families, including the Uniform Codes, the BOCA National Codes, and the SBCCI Standard Codes.
Section 104.11 of the International Building Code® reads as follows:

The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the installation of any materials or to prohibit any design or method
of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has been approved. An alternative
material, design or method of construction shall be approved where the building official finds that the proposed design is
satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material, method or work offered is, for
the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance,
durability and safety.

Similar provisions are contained in the Uniform Codes, the National Codes, and the Standard Codes.

This acceptance criteria has been issued to provide all interested parties with guidelines for demonstrating compliance with performance
features of the applicable code(s) referenced in the acceptance criteria. The criteria was developed and adopted following public hearings
conducted by the ICC-ES Evaluation Committee, and is effective on the date shown above. All reports issued or reissued on or after the effective
date must comply with this criteria, while reports issued prior to this date may be in compliance with this criteria or with the previous edition. If the
criteria is an updated version from the previous edition, a solid vertical line (›) in the margin within the criteria indicates a technical change, addition,
or deletion from the previous edition. A deletion indicator (º) is provided in the margin where a paragraph has been deleted if the deletion involved
a technical change. This criteria may be further revised as the need dictates.

ICC-ES may consider alternate criteria, provided the report applicant submits valid data demonstrating that the alternate criteria are
at least equivalent to the criteria set forth in this document, and otherwise demonstrate compliance with the performance features of the codes.
Notwithstanding that a product, material, or type or method of construction meets the requirements of the criteria set forth in this document, or
that it can be demonstrated that valid alternate criteria are equivalent to the criteria in this document and otherwise demonstrate compliance with
the performance features of the codes, ICC-ES retains the right to refuse to issue or renew an evaluation report, if the product, material, or type
or method of construction is such that either unusual care with its installation or use must be exercised for satisfactory performance, or if
malfunctioning is apt to cause unreasonable property damage or personal injury or sickness relative to the benefits to be achieved by the use of
the product, material, or type or method of construction.

Acceptance criteria are developed for use solely by ICC-ES for purposes of issuing ICC-ES evaluation reports.

Copyright © 2008

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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION OF CONCRETE AND
REINFORCED AND UNREINFORCED MASONRY STRENGTHENING USING
FIBER-REINFORCED POLYMER (FRP) COMPOSITE SYSTEMS (AC178)

1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.2.14 ICRI Guideline No. 03732, 1997, Guide for
Selecting and Specifying Surface Preparation for Sealers,
1.1 Scope: This criteria establishes minimum Coatings and Membranes, International Concrete Repair
requirements for the inspection of both prefabricated and Institute.
field-applied fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite
systems recognized under the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria 1.3 Definitions:
for Concrete and Reinforced and Unreinforced Masonry
Strengthening Using Fiber-reinforced Polymer (FRP) 1.3.1 Fiber-reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composite
Composite Systems (AC125) in ICC-ES evaluation reports System: For purposes of this criteria, the definition shall
under the 2006 International Building Code® (IBC) and 1997 conform to the definition in ICC-ES AC125.
Uniform Building CodeTM (UBC). 1.3.2 Composite Material: A combination of high-
The reason for the development of this criteria is to strength fibers and polymer matrix material. This composite
provide minimum requirements for the inspection of both may be applied either during manufacture of the structural
prefabricated and field-applied fiber-reinforced polymer element or after construction. The FRP composite can be
(FRP) composite systems , since the codes do not provide % either precured or preimpregnated (prepreg) off-site by the
requirements. % manufacturer under controlled conditions, or can be
composed at the site using wet lay-up method or any other
1.2 References: approved method.
1.2.1 2006 International Building Code® (IBC), % 1.3.2.1 Precured: These composites consist of a fiber
International Code Council. % or fiber sheet material containing resin applied off-site, and
1.2.2 1997 Uniform Building Code™ (UBC), % are cured off-site with the application of heat, pressure,
International Conference of Building Officials. % water or other substances. The resulting materials are in the
% form of sheets, grids or shells.
1.2.3 ACI 546R, 2004, Concrete Repair Guide,
American Concrete Institute. % 1.3.2.2 Preimpregnated (prepreg): These
% composites consist of a fiber or fiber sheet material
1.2.4 ACI 503R, 1993, Use of Epoxy Compounds with % containing resin applied off-site, that is advanced to a tacky
Concrete (reapproved 2008), American Concrete Institute. % consistency. Multiple plies of prepreg are typically cured in
1.2.5 ASTM D 33039D/3039M-2007, Standard Test
% the field with the application of heat, pressure, water or other
Method for Properties of Polymer Matrix Composite
% substances.
Materials, ASTM International. % 1.3.2.3 Wet lay-up: A method of preparing a laminate
1.2.6 ASTM D 3418-2003, Standard Test Method for % product at the jobsite by applying the resin system as a
Transition Temperatures of Polymers by Differential
% liquid when the fabric or mat is put in place.
Scanning Calorimetry, ASTM International. 1.3.3 Engineer: For purposes of this criteria, the
1.2.7 ASTM D 4541-2002 Standard Test Method for “engineer” must be approved by owner for the specific
Pull-off Strength of Coatings Using Portable Adhesion project. When “engineer” is used in combination with
Testers, ASTM International. “licensed,” “registered” or “professional,” the terms are to be
considered interchangeable.
1.2.8 ISO/IEC Standard 17025, 1999, General
Requirements for the Competence of Testing and 1.3.4 Testing Laboratories: Testing laboratories shall
Calibration Laboratories, International Organization for comply with Section 2.0 of the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria
Standardization. for Test Reports (AC85) and Section 4.2 of the ICC-ES
Rules of Procedure for Evaluation Reports.
1.2.9 ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Test Reports
(AC85). 1.3.5 Inspector: Must be employed by an inspection
agency accredited by the International Accreditation Service
1.2.10 ISO/IEC 17020, 1998, General Criteria for the (IAS), and approved by the code official.
Operation of Various Types of Bodies Performing
Inspection, International Organization for Standardization. 2.0 REQUIRED INFORMATION

1.2.11 ISO/IEC Guide 58, 1993, Calibration and Testing Inspector must receive from the contractor:
Laboratory Accreditation Systems - General Requirements 2.1 Project drawings from engineer.
for Operation and Recognition, International Organization for
Standardization. 2.2 Project specifications from engineer.
1.2.12 ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Concrete and 2.3 Installation instructions approved by the engineer.
Reinforced and Unreinforced Masonry Strengthening Using These shall include the following items:
Fiber-reinforced Composite Systems (AC125).
1. Description of how the product or system will be used,
1.2.13 ICRI Guideline No. 03730, 1995, Guide for installed, cured, and protected at the site.
Surface Preparation for the Repair of Deteriorated Concrete
Resulting from Reinforcing Steel Corrosion, International 2. Procedures establishing quality control in field
Concrete Repair Institute. installation.

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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION OF CONCRETE AND
REINFORCED AND UNREINFORCED MASONRY STRENGTHENING USING
FIBER-REINFORCED POLYMER (FRP) COMPOSITE SYSTEMS (AC178)

3. Requirements for product handling, storage and 3.12 To inspect composite for galvanic corrosion. There
disposal. should be no direct contact between any FRP composite
carbon-based system and any metallic parts, including
4. Anchor or joining details (including composite and
newly installed details required for the strengthening system
noncomposite details, e.g., wall footing, beam-to-column)
(such as steel angles, plates, bolts and any other existing
installation into structural elements.
metallic part). If such conditions exist, the engineer shall be
2.4 Quality control manual for specified FRP composite notified immediately.
system. 4.0 INSPECTION OF MATERIALS
2.5 Proof of installer’s certification for FRP composite
4.1 Inspector must verify that the specified FRP
system, as per Annex A.
composite system is being applied. This includes verifying
3.0 REQUIRED INSPECTION the following:
Inspector shall be at the jobsite during the composite 4.1.1 Fabric certificate of compliance in accordance with
system application for the following purposes: ICC-ES evaluation report, plans and specifications.
3.1 To document that all materials conform to the ICC-ES 4.1.2 Polymer matrix certificate of analysis in
evaluation report, engineering drawings and specifications. accordance with ICC-ES evaluation report, plans and
specifications. Polymer resins shall be verified to be within
3.2 To verify completed surface preparation as per shelf life specifications.
Section 5.0.
4.1.3 Coating system certification in accordance with
3.3 To verify at least two batch mixes of resin, primer and ICC-ES evaluation report, plans and specifications, if
% adhesives per day, as per Section 6.2. For precured or required.
% preimpregnated laminates, the mixing of resin used to
% saturate the composite fibers shall be monitored in the 4.2 Inspector must verify that all materials are stored as
% manufacturing plant, and the verification requirements shall per manufacturer’s recommendations.
% be addressed in the manufacturer’s quality control manual.
% [For precured or preimpregnated laminates that require field 5.0 SURFACE PREPARATION
% application of adhesives (having more than one constituent)
5.1 Surface must be properly prepared as per
% for bonding to the substrate or field application of resins
manufacturer’s recommendations. Surface preparation
% (having more than one constituent) for bonding of two
requirements are based upon intended application of
% laminates together, the field verification of such adhesive or
composite material and the type of substrate. Applications
% resin batch mixes shall comply with this Section and Section
of FRP composite systems are divided into two categories:
% 6.2.]
contact-critical and bond-critical. For example, columns
3.4 To verify proper application of resin to fibers for wet wrapped for confinement are a contact-critical application,
lay-up systems, and the proper application of adhesives for and one-sided wall applications are a bond-critical.
% precured or preimpregnated laminates as per Section 6.0.
% For precured or preimpregnated laminates, the application 5.1.1 Contact-critical applications require complete
% of the resin to the composite fibers shall be monitored in the contact between the FRP composite system and the
% manufacturing plant, and the verification requirements shall structural member. At a minimum, the surface to receive
% be addressed in the manufacturer’s quality control manual. composite shall be free from fins, sharp edges and
protrusions that may cause voids behind the installed casing
3.5 To spot-check at least five areas per day, to verify or that may damage the fibers. One of the most important
fiber alignment, number of layers, and the direction of fibers steps is removing any unsound concrete or masonry and
of each layer (as per Sections 6.6–6.9). repairing these areas using a compatible bonding agent and
epoxy mortar according to ACI 546R and ICRI Guidelines
3.6 To verify proper curing of composite system, as per No. 03730. Uneven existing surfaces may be filled with resin
Section 7.0. filler or other material approved by the engineer. Well-
3.7 To examine each segment of entire project upon adhered paint may not require removal, as long as it is
completion of installation, through at least visual inspection compatible with the specified FRP composite system and is
and sounding. approved by the engineer. Sharp and chamfered corners
must be rounded as per the ICC-ES evaluation report, plans
3.8 To verify correct preparation and curing of test and specifications, when they are perpendicular to the
samples as per, Section 9.0. direction of major reinforcement.
3.9 To verify that all required testing is performed by an 5.1.2 Bond-critical applications require a complete bond
accredited testing laboratory and to witness all field testing, between the FRP system and the structural member. The
as per Section 9.0. surface to receive composite shall be free from fins, sharp
edges and protrusions that will cause voids behind the
3.10 To identify and map any defects or substandard installed casing or that will damage the fibers. Existing
areas, as per Section 8.1. uneven surfaces may be filled with resin filler or other
3.11 To inspect the repair of all defects and verify that they material approved by the engineer. As for contact-critical
meet engineer’s recommendations (as per Section 8.2). applications, the most important step is removing any
unsound concrete or masonry and repairing these areas

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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION OF CONCRETE AND
REINFORCED AND UNREINFORCED MASONRY STRENGTHENING USING
FIBER-REINFORCED POLYMER (FRP) COMPOSITE SYSTEMS (AC178)

using a compatible bonding agent and epoxy mortar Conditions of Acceptance: Pockets of air between
according to ACI 546R and ICRI Guidelines No. 03730. layers should be released or rolled out before the resin sets.
Surface preparation should be in accordance with the
6.6 Verify fiber orientation.
recommendations of ACI 546R and ICRI Guideline No.
03730. The concrete surface should be prepared to a Conditions of Acceptance: Fiber orientation shall
minimum amplitude as per plans and specifications. Sharp comply with project plans and specifications. A misalignment
and chamfered corners must be rounded as per the ICC-ES of more than 1 inch per foot (8 centimeters per meter) shall
evaluation report, plans and specifications, when the be reported to the engineer. Also, any fabric kinks, folds or
corners are perpendicular to the direction of major severe waviness shall be reported by the inspector to the
reinforcement. engineer.
5.2 A system-compatible primer should be applied to the 6.7 Verify splice and overlap.
surface to receive composite. The primer should be placed Conditions of Acceptance: All splices and overlaps
uniformly on prepared surface as per manufacturer’s shall comply with project plans and specifications.
specifications.
6.8 Verify number of layers.
6.0 INSTALLATION OF FRP COMPOSITE SYSTEM
Conditions of Acceptance: Completed application must
6.1 Verify ambient and concrete temperatures and have the specified number of layers per the engineering
surface dryness. drawings.
Conditions of Acceptance: No work shall proceed if the 6.9 Verify application of special coatings.
temperature of the air or the concrete surface being repaired Conditions of Acceptance: Where required, all special
or strengthened is outside the range of the manufacturer’s coatings shall be applied per manufacturer’s
recommendations. The humidity and dew point are to be recommendations described in the project specifications.
considered as per manufacturer’s recommendations. All Also, verify that the coating being applied is compatible with
surfaces shall meet moisture content recommendations of the FRP composite system.
the FRP composite system manufacturer.
7.0 EVALUATION OF CURING
6.2 Verify resin and/or adhesive mixes.
Conditions of Acceptance: Cure temperature ranges and
% Conditions of Acceptance: Prepare the resin or adhesive corresponding curing times shall be determined by the
% mix by combining components by the weight or volume ratio % manufacturer. For preimpregnated systems that require field
specified by the manufacturer. The components of the resin % application of heat, pressure, water or other means of
% or adhesive shall be mixed through use of a mechanical % curing, the inspector shall perform evaluations per the
mixer. Complete combination of all components shall be % manufacturer’s recommendations. The inspector can
verified as per manufacturer’s specs. No modifications of the evaluate relative cure of the resin by visual observation of
% resin or adhesive system are allowed, excluding resin tackiness and the hardness of retained resin samples
manufacturer prefabricated additives approved by the relative of the surrounding temperature. Samples shall be
% registered design professional and the code official. handled with care so as to not affect the cure. For precured
% (For precured or preimpregnated laminates requiring or preimpregnated systems, adhesive hardness evaluation
% application of resin to the composite fibers in the should follow manufacturer’s recommendation. The
% manufacturing plant, the requirements for verification of composite system shall be protected from weather and other
% resin mixes are as noted in Section 3.3) damaging conditions as per m anufacturer’s
recommendations, until cured.
6.3 Verify proper saturation for wet lay-up systems.
8.0 IDENTIFICATION AND REPAIR OF DEFECTS
Conditions of Acceptance: Wetting of the fabric shall be 8.1 All installed areas shall be visually inspected for
performed according to manufacturer’s specified fiber-resin defects. The installed composite shall be completely
ratio approved by the engineer. Full saturation of the fibers adhered to the substrate. Any suspect areas should be
must be achieved. A calibrated saturation machine may be sounded with a ball peen hammer. A light tapping will
used to ensure proper fiber-resin ratio. If hand saturation or indicate the presence of any voids behind the installed
any other method is being used, a field test must be composite. Caution should be used so as not to damage the
performed to verify that the correct amount of resin is being installed composite system during inspection. Inspector
applied as per manufacturer’s recommendations. shall map all defects and the corresponding repairs after
% (For precured or preimpregnated laminates requiring approval by the engineer.
% application of resin to the composite fibers in the Conditions of Acceptance:
% manufacturing plant, the requirements for verifying proper
% saturation are as noted in Section 3.4.) a. Small entrapped air pockets and voids [on the order
of 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) - 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) diameter] naturally
6.4 Verify precured systems. occur in mixed resin systems and do not require repair or
Conditions of Acceptance: The precured laminates or treatment.
panels shall be adhered to the wet adhesive in a manner b. Except at the edges or boundaries, delaminations of
recommended by the manufacturer. less than 2 square inches (13 square centimeters) are
permissible. No more than 10 delaminations of this size
6.5 Verify proper application.
shall be allowed per 10 square feet (approximately 1 meter

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REINFORCED AND UNREINFORCED MASONRY STRENGTHENING USING
FIBER-REINFORCED POLYMER (FRP) COMPOSITE SYSTEMS (AC178)

squared) of the laminated area. Delaminations larger than 9.3 Field-testing: Inspector shall be present to supervise
2 square inches (13 square centimeters) shall be repaired all field-testing. The following tests may be performed at the
by any method approved by the engineer. request of the owner, engineer or inspector, but are not
c. Any delaminations spanning more that 5 percent of required:
the surface area shall be repaired by any method approved 9.3.1 Pull-off Test: Testing shall be conducted in
by the engineer. accordance with ASTM D 4541 or ACI 503R.
8.2 Inspector shall supervise repair of all defects. 9.3.2 Resin Test: Test shall comply with ASTM D 3418.
Conditions of Acceptance: Repairs can be performed If resin does not meet project specifications, the engineer
by backfilling delaminations with resin or replacing the must be notified, and the affected area of the FRP must be
damaged section. Repairs shall be made in accordance with removed and replaced.
project specifications and the engineer’s recommendations. 9.3.3 Cured Thickness Test: Small core samples may
8.3 Precured system. be taken to ascertain the laminate thickness and/or number
of plies. After sampling, hole should be filled as per
Conditions of Acceptance: Each defect shall be manufacturer’s recommendations. Taking samples from
evaluated and repaired according to the manufacturer’s high-stress or splice areas should be avoided.
procedures approved by the engineer.
Conditions of Acceptance: All results must meet
9.0 TESTING REQUIREMENTS project specifications. If material fails to meet specifications,
9.1 Testing of FRP Composite Wet Lay-up Systems: A repairs must be made according to engineer-approved
minimum of two sample sets measuring 12 inches by 12 methods.
inches (30 cm by 30 cm), made of two composite layers, 10.0 REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED BY
with the major reinforcement in the same direction for both INSPECTOR
layers, should be fabricated for testing each day the wet lay-
up system is applied. Samples shall be tested by accredited Daily inspection reports shall include:
laboratories per ASTM D 3039. Test reports shall comply 10.1 Date and time of installation.
with ICC-ES AC85. Each sample shall be coded and dated,
and shall be accompanied with the site environmental 10.2 Ambient temperature and general atmospheric
information such as temperature and relative humidity. observations.
These samples shall be cured at the site under the same 10.3 Surface temperature of structural member to be
environmental conditions. The engineer shall determine the strengthened.
required percentage of coupons requiring testing. It is
recommended that a minimum of 15 percent of all sample 10.4 Surface dryness.
sets be tested. If the tested samples do not meet the 10.5 Surface preparation methods and the resulting profile.
conditions of acceptance, it is recommended that 25 percent
of all sample sets be tested. 10.6 Surface cleanliness.

Conditions of Acceptance: Tensile properties must 10.7 Widths of cracks not injected with epoxy.
meet or exceed FRP composite system properties as 10.8 Fiber or prefabricated-cured laminate batch number(s)
defined in project specifications. If one coupon does not and approximate location in structure.
achieve the design properties, additional coupons from the
same sample shall be tested. If these coupons fail (on 10.9 Batch numbers, mix ratios, mixing times, and mixed
average), coupons from the other 12-inch-by-12-inch color of all resins, including primers, saturants, adhesives
sample, from the same batch for that day, shall be tested. and coatings mixed for the day.
9.2 Testing of Precured Systems: Four sets of samples 10.10 Observations on progress of cure of resins.
shall be tested per job. Samples shall be tested by 10.11 Conformance with installation procedures.
accredited laboratories per ASTM D 3039. Test reports shall
comply with ICC-ES AC85. 10.12 FRP system properties from panel test (if required).
Conditions of Acceptance: Tensile properties must 10.13 Results from field tests (if required).
meet or exceed FRP composite system properties as 10.14 Location and size of any delaminations or air voids.
defined in project specifications. If one coupon does not
achieve the design properties, additional coupons from the 10.15 General progress of work.
same sample shall be tested. If these coupons fail (on Note: A sample copy of the FRP system inspection checklist
average), coupons from the other 12-inch-by-12-inch
is provided in Appendix A.#
sample, from the same batch for that day, shall be tested.

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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION OF CONCRETE AND
REINFORCED AND UNREINFORCED MASONRY STRENGTHENING USING
FIBER-REINFORCED POLYMER (FRP) COMPOSITE SYSTEMS (AC178)

ANNEX A
Fiber-reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composite System Installer’s Certification
Name of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite system:

Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite system manufacturing company name and address:

Telephone number:

INSTALLATION CONFORMS
A. Designer’s requirements, details and instructions
B. Manufacturer's details and requirements

The information entered above is offered in testimony that the fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite system installation
conforms to the FRP composite system manufacturer’s installation methods and procedures.

Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite system installer company name and address:

Signature of responsible officer for certification:


Typed name and title of officer:
Telephone number: ( )

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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION OF CONCRETE AND
REINFORCED AND UNREINFORCED MASONRY STRENGTHENING USING
FIBER-REINFORCED POLYMER (FRP) COMPOSITE SYSTEMS (AC178)

ANNEX A
Fiber-reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composite System Inspection Checklist
Project Name:
Location:
Required Information for Project to Proceed:
• Project drawings
• Project specifications
• Installation instructions
• Quality control manual
• Installer’s certification (See Annex A)
• ICC-ES evaluation report

Date: Time In: Time Out:


Temperature: Relative Humidity:
General Weather:
Surface Temperature of Element to Receive FRP Composite:
1. What is the specified FRP composite system being used?
2. Has the installer’s certification been verified?
3. Are materials being stored as per manufacturer’s recommendations?
4. Are environmental conditions within the manufacturer’s recommendations for application?
5. Has surface prep been completed per project or manufacturer’s specification?
6. What is the resulting surface profile?
7. Is surface free of dust, debris, oil or other contaminants?
8. Record lot numbers for all fiber or prefabricated-cured laminates to be used today.
9. Record all lot and batch numbers for resins, primers, saturants, etc.
10. Have two random batches of resins been checked to assure proper mix ratio?
11. Have resins been mixed per manufacturer’s specification?
12. For wet lay-up systems, are fibers being saturated using the manufacturer’s recommended procedure?
13. Is the proper fiber-resin ratio being achieved?
14. Have composites been installed per project plans and manufacturer’s specifications, including proper orientation, alignment,
required number of layers, and required splices and overlaps?
15. Has any entrapped air been released from between layers?
16. Record location(s) of installation in structure.
17. Have resins been checked to ensure proper progress of curing?
18. Have all edges and seams been protected with system compatible resin?
19. Have all test samples been made and environmental information been included?
20. Record name of accredited laboratory to be used for testing.
21. Record results from any field tests.
22. Have repairs been made if field testing does not meet project specifications?
23. Record (map) the location of delaminations or voids.
24. Have delaminations or voids been repaired per manufacturer’s specification?
25. Have required coatings, including fireproofing, been blended and applied per manufacturer’s specification?
26. Upon completion, has entire project been visually inspected, including sounding?
27. Has final certification been issued by inspector that the installed system meets all specified requirements?

Inspector Signature
Date
Owner Signature
Date

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