SPECIFICATION 201

QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Copyright MAIN ROADS Western Australia
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REVISION REGISTER

Clause Description of Revision Authorised Issued Date

Number By

Annexure 201A 502/504/510/516/517 – Update to Test SCO 04/04/2022

Method Reference

Annexure 201A 501/515 – Update to frequency of SCO 21/12/2021

Additional Requirements for Crushed
Recycled Concrete Sub-base

Annexure 201A 511 – Update to frequencies of bitumen SCO 21/12/2021

testing

Whole Whole document revised to align it to SCO on 01/09/2021

Document AS/NZS ISO 9001 behalf of
MC

Annexure 201A Annexure 201A amended to include MC

Rationalised testing requirements

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Contents
GENERAL.............................................................................................................................. 5

201.01 Scope................................................................................................................... 5

201.02 References...........................................................................................................5

201.03 Definitions.............................................................................................................8

201.04 Quality Management System..............................................................................10

201.05 Quality Management Plan..................................................................................10

201.06 Inspection and Test Plans (Performance Evaluation).........................................12

201.07 Identification and Traceability.............................................................................16

201.08 Control of Production and Service Provision (Process Control)........................18

201.09 Control of Subcontractor or Supplier Processes, Products and Services............18

201.10 Control Of Non-Conformances Outputs..............................................................19

201.11 Control of Documented Information and Records...............................................19

201.12 Auditing.............................................................................................................. 21

201.13 Management Review..........................................................................................23

201.14 Improvement.......................................................................................................23

201.15 Monthly Reporting..............................................................................................24

201.16 – 201.80 NOT USED...............................................................................................24

AS –BUILT AND HANDOVER REQUIREMENTS..............................................................24

201.81 – 201.90 NOT USED................................................................................................24

CONTRACT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................24

201.91 – 201.99 NOT USED................................................................................................24

ANNEXURE 201A................................................................................................................ 25
TESTING REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................25

ANNEXURE 201B................................................................................................................ 60
IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY.........................................................................60

ANNEXURE 201C................................................................................................................ 61
MONITORING AND MEASUREMENT OF PROCESSES................................................61
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ANNEXURE 201D................................................................................................................ 67
VALIDATION OF PROCESSES FOR PRODUCTION AND SERVICE PROVISION........67

ANNEXURE 201E................................................................................................................ 68
REQUIREMENTS FOR SELECTED CRITICAL SUBCONTRACTS................................68

ANNEXURE F...................................................................................................................... 70
CALIBRATION OF NUCLEAR MOISTURE/DENSITY METERS.....................................70

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GENERAL

201.01 SCOPE

1. This specification applies to all work under the Contract and General
includes activities that are not located on the Site. This
specification defines the quality management requirements
the Contractor must observe during the execution of work
under the Contract.
2. The Contractor must manage its Contract obligations Third Party
through the implementation of a third party certified Quality Certification
Management System compliant with AS/NZS ISO 9001.
Third party certification must be maintained for the entire
duration of the Contract.
3. The Contractor must establish, implement and manage a Quality
Contract specific Quality Management Plan complying with Management Plan
the Contract and the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 9001.
4. This specification sets out the minimum requirements for
establishing, implementing and managing a detailed Quality
Management Plan for work under the Contract.

201.02 REFERENCES

Australian Standards, Austroads Test Methods, Transport for New South Wales Test
Methods, ASTM International Test Methods, Main Roads Western Australia Test
Methods, Main Roads Western Australia Standards and Main Roads Western
Australia Specifications are referred to in abbreviated form (e.g. AS 1234, MRS 67-
08-43 or WA 123). For convenience, the full titles are given below:
Australian Standards
AS/NZS ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems- Fundamentals and vocabulary
AS/NZS ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems - Requirements
AS/NZS ISO 10005 Quality Management – Guidelines for quality plans
AS/NZS ISO 10006 Quality Management - Guidelines for quality management in
projects.
AS/NZS 1554 Structural steel welding
AS/NZS 2341 Methods of testing bitumen and related roadmaking products
AS/NZS 2566 Buried flexible pipelines
AS/NZS 2891 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt
AS 1012 Methods of testing concrete
AS 1141 Methods for sampling and testing aggregates
AS 1160 Bituminous emulsions for the construction and maintenance of
pavements
AS 1289 Methods of testing soil for engineering purposes

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AS 1379 Specification of the supply of concrete

AS 1523 Elastomeric bearings for use in structures
AS 1544 Methods for impact tests on metals
AS 1554 Structural steel welding
AS 1580 Paints and related materials – Methods of test
AS 1650 Hot-dipped galvanised coatings on ferrous articles
AS 1726 Geotechnical site investigation
AS 2106 Methods for the determination of the flashpoint of flammable
liquids (closed cup)
AS 2706 Numerical Values – Rounding and interpretation of limiting
values
AS 2758 Aggregates and rock for engineering purposes

AS 2876 Concrete kerbs and channels (gutters) – Manually or machine

placed

AS 3706 Geotextiles – Methods of test

AS 3972 General purpose and blended cements

AS 4482 Guide to the investigation and sampling of sites with potentially

contaminated soil

AS 4489 Test methods for limes and limestone

AS 4964 Method for the qualitative identification of asbestos in bulk

samples

Austroads Test Methods

AG:PT/T053 Determination of permanent deformation and resilient modulus
characteristics of unbound granular materials under drained
conditions
AG:PT/T103 Mass change or loss on heating of polymer modified binders
after Rolling Thin Film Oven (RTFO) treatment
AG:PT/T111 Handling viscosity of polymer modified binders (Brookfield
Thermosel)
AG:PT/T112 Flash point of polymer modified binders
AG:PT/T121 Shear properties of polymer modified binders
AG:PT/T122 Torsional recovery of polymer modified binders
AG:PT/T125 Stress ratio of bituminous binders using the Dynamic Shear
Rheometer
AG:PT/T131 Softening point of polymer modified binders
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AG:PT/T132 Compressive limit of polymer modified binders

AG:PT/T143 Particle size and properties of crumb rubber
AG:PT/T144 Morphology of crumb rubber – Bulk density test
AG:PT/T192 Characterisation of the viscosity of Reclaimed Asphalt
Pavement (RAP) binder using the Dynamic Shear Rheometer
(DSR)
AG:PT/T232 Stripping potential of asphalt – Tensile strength ratio
AG:PT/T235 Asphalt binder drain off

Transport for New South Wales Test Method

T660 Moisture content of bituminous mixes (Mass Loss Method)

ASTM International Test Methods

ASTM C295 Standard guide for petrographic examination of aggregates for

concrete
ASTM D86 Standard test method for distillation of petroleum products and liquid
fuels at atmospheric pressure
ASTM D276 Standard test methods for identification of fibres in textiles
ASTH D445 Standard test method for kinematic viscosity of transparent and
opaque liquids (and calculation of dynamic viscosity)
ASTM D 5329 Standard test methods for sealant and fillers, hot plated for joints &
cracks in asphalt pavement and Portland cement concrete
ASTM D6140 Standard test method to determine asphalt retention of paving fabrics
used in asphalt paving for full-width applications
ASTM D7741 Standard test method for measurement of apparent viscosity of
asphalt or other asphalt binders by using a rotational handheld
viscometer

Main Roads WA Test Methods

A complete list of Main Roads Test Methods is available on Main Roads’ website at:
https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/technical-commercial/technical-library/?
q=&take=20&filter=&type=&node=Materials%20Engineering,Test
%20Methods&page=1&sectionFilter=731

Main Roads WA Standards

67-08-43 Digital ground survey

67-08-88 Design and drawing presentation

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Main Roads WA Specifications

A number of Specifications form part of the Contract and are referenced in this
specification. The Contractor must refer to the Contract for details of such
Specifications.

201.03 DEFINITIONS

1. The standard terms listed in Table 201.1 shall apply to all Specifications.

Table 201.1 Standard Terminology

Term Definition
Compliance Testing Testing carried out to determine if the product complies with the
relevant standards and specifications. Compliance testing may also
be referred to as conformance testing or assurance testing.
Compliance Tests shall have a corresponding meaning.
Conformance Fulfilment of a need or expectation that is stated, generally implied or
obligatory to the Contract.
Conformance Report Summary statement submitted by the Contractor to the
Superintendent of evidence pertaining to each Lot that demonstrates
the specified requirements have been met.
Control Testing Testing used to monitor and control the construction process and
material quality. Control testing may also be referred to as process
control testing or Manufacturer’s testing. Control Tests shall have a
corresponding meaning.
Corrective Action Action taken to eliminate the cause(s) of non-conformance or other
undesirable situations, so as to prevent recurrence.
Hold Point That stage in the process of delivering work under the Contract,
beyond which the Contractor must not proceed to the next activity
without the written approval of the Superintendent.
Inspection and Test A plan or proforma used to manage the verification process and to
Plan (ITP) record evidence of compliance with specified requirements.
Lot A portion of material or a section of the Works that has been
constructed and/or supplied under uniform conditions, contains
material of uniform quality and presents uniformly without
distinguishable sub-segments.
NATA Abbreviation for the National Association of Testing Authorities,
Australia.
Non-conformance Non-fulfilment of a need or expectation that is stated, generally implied
or obligatory to the Contract.
Non-conformance A written report produced by the Contractor documenting that a non-
Report (NCR) conformance has been detected. In addition to the observation,
attribution and location, the report also details the root-cause analysis,
corrective/preventative actions and the proposed disposition.
Process Control Document describing the actions, resources, personnel, plant,
Plan (PCP) equipment and inspection/testing required at each phase of a process
to ensure the outputs will conform with specified requirements.
Quality Management Person reporting directly to the Contractor’s Senior Management and
Representative accountable for ensuring that the requirements of this specification are
(QMR) fulfilled.
Quality Management The document specifying the processes (including product realisation

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Term Definition
Plan (QMP) processes) and resources to be applied to achieve the specific
requirements of the Contract.
Quality Management A formalised system that documents processes, procedures and
System (QMS) responsibilities for achieving quality policies and objectives.
Record A written account or a piece of evidence about the past kept in writing
for later reference.
Removal Exclusion of an item from the work under the Contract.
Repair Making an item acceptable through the renewal, replacement or
mending of worn, damaged or degraded parts.
Rework Repetition of the manufacturing and/or construction process to
achieve compliance with specified requirements.
Sample Register A document establishing a record of all material samples drawn for
testing during delivery of the work under the Contract.
Sub-lot A subdivision of a Lot.
Witness Point That stage in the process of delivering work under the Contract, where
the Contractor is required to give the Superintendent at least 24 hours
notice, or such other periods detailed in the Specification to observe
the Works before proceeding further.

201.03.01 Other Terms

1. Where a term utilised in a Specification is not defined within
this specification or elsewhere in the Contract; should there
be any ambiguity or inconsistency in relation to its meaning,
the Superintendent will advise the meaning of the term to be
adopted for the Contract.

201.03.02 Interpretation
1. Unless specified otherwise, the Specification limits are Specification
absolute. The AS 2706 "Absolute Method" is applicable. Limits

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201.04 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

201.04.01 Requirements
1. The Contractor’s Quality Management System must include
the key tasks that are needed to manage quality effectively
and to demonstrate that the outputs will comply consistently
with the Contract requirements through the application of
the following quality assurance practices to the work under
the Contract:

a. materials purchased for work under the Contract Procurement of

conform to the Specifications; Materials

b. plans developed for the control of work processes Development of

(PCPs); Process Control
Plans

c. plans developed for carrying out inspection and Development of

testing (ITPs), including identification and Inspection Plans
traceability, to verify that work processes are
effective;

d. selection of experienced subcontractors and Selection of Sub

suppliers and confirmation that their work complies contractors and
with the Contract requirements; Suppliers

e. use of plans, procedures, methods and forms to

ensure effective implementation of the QMP for the
Contract;

f. correction and prevention of non-conforming work

and improvement of work processes to prevent
recurrence of non-conformance;

g. maintaining orderly records to demonstrate that the

work under the Contract complies with the
requirements of the Contract; and

h. improvement of procedures and work practices

where opportunities are identified to minimise errors,
waste and product non-conformance.

201.05 QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN

201.05.01 Development and Submission of Quality Management Plan

1. The Contractor must develop, implement and comply Development of
with the QMP during the execution of work under the QMP
Contract.

2. The Contractor must submit a suitable, fully Submission of

documented QMP to the Superintendent for approval no QMP
less than two weeks prior to the intended start date of

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work under the Contract.

3. No work under the Contract shall be undertaken HOLD POINT
until the submitted QMP has been approved by the
Superintendent.

201.05.02 Scope of Quality Management Plan

1. The QMP must, as a minimum: Scope of QMP

a. reference the scope of works detailed in

Scope of the
Specification 100 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS for
Contract
the Contract and address any other requirements
detailed in the Contract;
b. clearly detail how the Contractor’s quality
Contractor’s
management policies, procedures and instructions
Quality
will be applied to meet the requirements of the
Procedures
Contract;
c. clearly detail the Contractor’s delegation of
Delegation
management responsibilities, authorities and
communication requirements for any subcontracted
work under the Contract;
d. clearly detail the organisation structure for Organisation
management of the Contract with specific Structure &
responsibilities and authorities of key personnel, Resources
including the responsibilities and authorities of the
QMR;

e. list the names of the Contractor’s key supervisory

personnel including:
i) Contractor’s Representative; Contractor’s
ii) Quality Management Representative; personnel
iii) Safety Management Representative;
iv) Environmental Management Representative;
v) Traffic Management Representative;
vi) Rail Safety Management Representative (if
required);
vii) Project Engineer(s);
viii) Surveyor(s); and
ix) Works Supervisor(s).
Quality Records
f. clearly detail the quality records to be maintained by Maintenance
the Contractor, including its subcontractors and
suppliers, and those to be submitted to the
Superintendent;
g. include other specific requirements as set out in the Contract Specific
Contract; Requirements
h. clearly detail the approach taken by the Contractor Inspection and
for inspection and testing (including a Register of Test Plans (ITPs)
ITPs and the dates by which these are to be issued),
the method of notification of all off-Site testing and
manufacture of items to be included in the Works;

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i. include the audit schedule proposed by the Audits of

Contractor's QMS including audits proposed for subcontractors
subcontractors and suppliers; and and suppliers

j. clearly detail the process for seeking Superintendent Amendments

approval of amendments to the approved QMP prior Approval
to the amendments being implemented.

2. The Contractor must document in the QMP all test Test Devices and
devices required to provide evidence of conformity. certificates
Where monitoring or measurement of a product or
process is required in order to demonstrate
conformance with the Contract, the Contractor must
ensure the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 9001 are
documented and met for the work under the Contract.
3. The management of all plant and equipment used to Plant and
undertake work under the Contract must be addressed Equipment
in the QMP in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001.
4. The Contractor must develop sufficiently detailed PCPs Control of
in the QMP that demonstrate the Contractor's control of Specialised
specialised production and service provision in Production &
accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001 for the work under Services
the Contract.

201.06 INSPECTION AND TEST PLANS (PERFORMANCE EVALUATION)

201.06.01 General
1. As a part of the QMP, the Contractor must develop and Inspection & Test
document ITPs to undertake the monitoring and Plans
measurement of the work under the Contract. The ITPs
must clearly describe the monitoring, verification and
validation activities specific to the product and the criteria for
acceptance of each product or service specified in the
Contract.
2. The Contractor must prepare detailed test procedures where Test Procedures
test procedures required for ITPs are not detailed at clause
201.02 of this specification or elsewhere in the Contract.
3. All conformance testing must be conducted by a Laboratory NATA
holding current NATA accreditation for all test methods Accreditation &
undertaken. NATA accreditation must be maintained until Reports
the completion of the Contract. All test reports must be
NATA endorsed by a current approved signatory for the
Laboratory conducting the testing.
4. The Contractor must ensure laboratories undertaking Sharing of Test
inspection and testing for work under the Contract consent to Data
the sharing of associated data, including sampling plans,
worksheets, calculations and reports, with the Contractor,
the Superintendent, the Principal and NATA.
5. Sampling methods must be unbiased and either random or Sampling Methods
systematic in concept, unless otherwise specified. Random and Procedures
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site selection must be undertaken in accordance with WA

0.1.
6. The frequency of tests must at all times be adequate to
demonstrate the work’s conformance with the Specification.
As a minimum, testing frequencies must be as listed in
Annexure 201A of this specification. Full details of all
sampling plans shall be included in the relevant ITP(s).
7. At least two weeks before conducting any materials HOLD POINT
conformance testing, the Contractor must make the
Laboratory Management System documentation (i.e.
Quality Manual) available to the Superintendent, so that
an initial audit of the Laboratory can be conducted.

201.06.02 Scope of Inspection and Test Plans

1. Inspection and testing procedures must be included in the Acceptance
relevant ITP. Each ITP must also include: Criteria for Tests
a) the work processes and associated inspection and and other
test points; requirements

b) the allocation of responsibilities for carrying out the

inspections and testing;
c) the required frequency of the inspections and
testing;
d) the methods to be used for measurements and
tests;
e) the criteria for acceptance;
f) measurements or tests that involve use of calibrated
equipment; and
g) all Witness Points and Hold Points.

2. ITPs must be made available to the Superintendent for

review before they are issued for use in delivering work
under the Contract.

201.06.03 Hold Points

1. Hold Points must be applied as follows:

a) as specified in the Contract or as otherwise
nominated by the Superintendent;
b) on detection of a non-conformance; or
c) on issue of a corrective action request by the
Superintendent.
2. The Specifications identify a number of Hold Points required Contractor’s Hold
by the Principal. The Contractor may designate additional Points
hold points in the QMP and nominate a person responsible
for authorisation of continuation past those points.

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3. The methodology for identifying, reaching and releasing Hold

Point(s) must be detailed in the QMP.
4. To have a Hold Point released, the Contractor must comply Release of Hold
with the following requirements: Point
a) the Contractor must submit all conformance
inspection reports for any underlying Lot(s) or any
adjacent Lot(s) affected by the Lot in question;
b) all underlying Lot(s) and any adjacent Lot(s) affected
by the Lot in question must be conforming;
c) any rework, repair or replacement must conform to
the requirements of the relevant Specification; and
d) where the Hold Point is due to detected non-
conformance, the Contractor must have submitted
proposed amendments to the QMP to prevent
recurrence of the non-conformance for the
Superintendent’s approval.
5. The Contractor must request a "Hold Point Release" in
writing with all supporting conformance test results at least
24 hours, or such other period detailed in the relevant
Specification, prior to the time when the Contractor wishes to
proceed with the next activity which affects the Lot in
question.
6. The submission of any Hold Point Release to the
Superintendent by the Contractor is the Contractor’s
“Certificate of Compliance” that the submitted Lot conforms
to the Contract requirements.

201.06.04 Compliance Inspection and Testing

1. Compliance Testing must be performed on a Lot at the time

when the Lot has been fully processed in accordance with the
requirements of the Contract and the Contractor's PCP.
2. The Contractor must advise the Superintendent of the location
of each testing Lot as well as the Lot number, prior to the
commencement of testing of the Lot.

3. Once Compliance Testing of the Lot has commenced, the

compliance test procedures must be completed, and reported
in accordance with clause 201.06.04 (7), even if a failure
occurs.
4. NATA endorsed sampling and testing reports must be
submitted with the Conformance Report. If the results
indicate non-conformance, no further testing is permitted until
a NCR has been submitted and Corrective Action has been
approved by the Superintendent.
5. Where the Contractor utilises an external Laboratory, results Forwarding of Test
from Compliance Tests, including any preliminary results, are Results
to be provided to the Contractor, the Superintendent and the
Principal within 24 hours of completing the test procedure.
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6. If the Contractor undertakes its own testing (without the use of

an external Laboratory), the Contractor must deliver results
from Compliance Tests, including any preliminary results, to
the Superintendent and the Principal within 24 hours of
completing the test procedure.
7. Compliance Test results, including a copy of the NATA Test Reports to
endorsed sampling and testing reports in portable document Materials
format (.pdf), must be submitted to the Principal via the email Engineering
addresses below: Branch
a) [email protected] for test
reports relating to asphalt or bituminous products;
b) [email protected] for test
reports relating to granular pavement;
c) [email protected] for
test reports relating to earthworks; or
d) [email protected] for test
reports relating to concrete.

201.06.05 Frequency of Testing

1. The frequency of testing for compliance must not be less Frequency of
than the minimum requirements nominated in Annexure Testing and
201A of this specification. Where a minimum testing Minimum
frequency or minimum number of tests is not specified in the Requirements
Contract, it must be nominated by the Contractor and
submitted to the Superintendent for approval at least two
weeks prior to the commencement of testing.
2. Testing frequencies in Annexure 201A of this specification
represent minimum testing requirements. The Contractor
remains responsible for performing sufficient tests and
inspections to ensure that a Lot complies with all
requirements of the Contract, including testing during the
performance of the work under the Contract to ensure that
the processes remain in control (Control Testing).

201.06.06 Sampling and Sample Register

1. All samples drawn for testing must be recorded in a Sample Sampling and
Register. Sampling must be undertaken by a Laboratory Sample Register
accredited by NATA for the specified sampling method (e.g.
WA 0.1, 100.1, 105.1, 200.1, 701.1, 705.1 and/or AS 1012
Part 1).
2. The Sample Register must be promptly made available to
the Superintendent upon request.

201.06.07 Reinstatement
1. The Contractor is responsible for the reinstatement of core Reinstatement of
holes, test holes, excavations and any other disturbance core and test

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resulting from control and/or compliance testing. The holes

reinstatement must be to a standard that is at least equal to
the specified requirements for the particular work.
201.06.08 Monitoring and Measuring Resources

1. Nuclear Moisture/Density Meters (NDM) used for verifying

the conformity of work under the Contract must be calibrated
as detailed in Annexure 201F of this specification.

2. A current NATA endorsed calibration certificate for each HOLD POINT

NDM must be supplied to the Superintendent prior to
undertaking any conformance testing.

201.07 IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY

201.07.01 Lot Identification

1. The Contractor must establish and describe in the QMP, a
unique Lot identification system, for identification and
traceability of the product, compliant with AS/NZS ISO 9001.
2. The extent of each production Lot must be clearly identified Field Identification
in the field prior to the commencement of any product Markers
realisation activity. Identification shall be by physical
markers in the field. The physical markers must be
maintained until the Superintendent releases the Hold Point
associated with the certification that the Lot conforms to the
requirements of the Specification. As a minimum, the
markers shall clearly detail the chainage and the unique Lot
identification, legible from the alignment centre line.
3. All Lots defined for the purpose of conformance testing that
form only part of a production Lot must be identified with
physical markers as detailed for a production Lot. The
Contractor must advise the Superintendent of the location
and extents of each testing Lot as well as the unique
identification number prior to the commencement of testing.
The identification of the testing Lot is to be maintained until
the Superintendent releases the Hold Point associated with
the certification that the Lot conforms to the requirements of
the Specification.

4. The Contractor must pre-determine, in accordance with the

Contract, what portion of the Works will constitute a single
production Lot for each relevant process and the extent of
each testing Lot prior to sampling or testing.

5. The following conditions must be applied in determining the

extent of Lots for work under the Contract:
a) the maximum size of a Lot must be limited to the
quantity of work that is the subject of a single
conformance decision;
b) the whole of the Works included in the Lot must be

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continuous;
c) the Lot must have been produced by the same
works process;
d) the Lot must have been brought to completion at the
same time; and
e) the Lot must appear to be of a constant quality
without obvious changes in attributes, whether or not
these attributes form part of the acceptance criteria.

201.07.02 Lot Registration

1. The Contractor must define a system of Lot registration Lot Registration
which is appropriate for the work under the Contract and
includes:
a) unique identifier (Lot number);
b) description of the Lot;
c) the location, including where necessary three-
dimensional surveyed position of the Lot;
d) method of ensuring traceability of all sampling and
test results relevant to the Lot;
e) means for recording and/or cross-referencing
records of compliance or non-compliance related to
the Lot; and
f) suitable method of identification for Lots that replace
non-conforming Lots.

2. The Contractor’s system of Lot numbering must be logical, Lot Numbering

must suit the specific application and must be consistent with
any specified computerised system. Bridgework and similar
activities may be identified by titles as used on the Drawings
(e.g. Pier 1, Span 2).
3. Each Lot must be recorded in the Lot registration system.
4. Reworked Lots or Sub-lots must be re-numbered and cross-
referenced to the original Lot number.
201.07.03 Lot Traceability
1. The Contractor must provide traceability for all manufactured Lot Traceability
products incorporated into the work under the Contract in
accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001.
2. Traceability documentation must start at the point of Traceability
manufacture and finish at the location where the product is Documentation
incorporated into the work under the Contract.
3. If the manufacture of products off-Site forms a part of the Off-Site
Contract, the Contractor must provide the Superintendent Production
with the name and address of the manufacturer and the date Traceability
of commencement of manufacture, at least two weeks prior
to the commencement of manufacture of such product(s).

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The traceability records associated with the list in Annexure

201B must form part of the As-Built Information and must be
provided to the Superintendent in accordance with the
Contract.
4. Records must be kept from the time of manufacture and
must include complete details of all testing, storage (where
appropriate) and location of placement, so that the Lot can
be identified at all times.
5. The Lot identification system, site Records and sample Linking Test
register must allow test results to be positively identified with Results with
the Lot they represent. Samples and Lots

201.08 CONTROL OF PRODUCTION AND SERVICE PROVISION (PROCESS

CONTROL)

1. The Contractor must include sufficiently detailed PCPs in the Process Control
QMP that demonstrate the Contractor’s control of production Plans
and service provision in accordance with the Contract and
AS/NZS ISO 9001.

2. The processes listed in Annexure 201C, Annexure 201D and

Annexures 201E1 and 201E2 must, where they apply, be
included in the Contractor’s detailed PCPs in the QMP.

3. Where directed by the Superintendent to undertake work

under the Contract, the Contractor must develop and submit
the relevant PCPs for the proposed activities for the
Superintendent’s approval prior to undertaking any Works.
4. The management of all plant and equipment used to
undertake the work under the Contract must be addressed in
the QMP in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001.

201.09 CONTROL OF SUBCONTRACTOR OR SUPPLIER PROCESSES, PRODUCTS

AND SERVICES

1. The Contractor must develop in the QMP detailed

procedures for the procurement of processes, products and
services.
2. The QMP must define the type and extent of control Control of
exercised over those subcontractors and suppliers engaged subcontractors
by the Contractor for any work under the Contract in and suppliers
accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001.

3. The QMP must address the control of subcontracts

(including those related to suppliers) for the critical
processes defined in Annexures 201C, 201E1 and 201E2
when any such work, product or service is subcontracted or
supplied.
4. The Contractor shall develop and maintain an Audit
Schedule that details the audits to be undertaken by the
Contractor of the approved subcontractors and suppliers for
the duration of the Contract. The Superintendent must be

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notified of any changes to the Audit Schedule as soon as

practicable.

201.10 CONTROL OF NON-CONFORMANCES OUTPUTS

1. The QMP must detail the procedures for the control of non- Non-conformance
conforming output(s) in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001. and Rework
2. All detected non-conformance must constitute a Hold Point
in the work under the Contract associated with the detected
non-conformance and must be reported to the
Superintendent within 24 hours of being detected.
3. In the case of a Lot, the Contractor must submit to the
Superintendent a proposed method for the rework, repair or
removal of the non-conforming Lot to ensure conformance to
the requirements of the relevant Specification.
4. Any earthworks or pavement Lot with non-conforming in situ
density shall be fully reworked, except where the Contract
otherwise requires the Lot to be removed.

201.11 CONTROL OF DOCUMENTED INFORMATION AND RECORDS

201.11.01 General Requirements

1. The QMP must detail the procedures for the control of Document Control
documents required for work under the Contract.
2. The Control of Records must be in accordance with the
requirements of the Contract and AS/NZS ISO 9001.
3. The State Records Act 2000 (WA) requires the Principal and State Records Act
the Contractor to keep Records related to contracts. 2000
4. The Contractor must implement and manage a Record Main Roads Record
Keeping Plan in accordance with Main Roads’ Record Keeping Code
Keeping Code of Practice for the Management of Contract
Records. This document is available from the Main Roads
website: https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/technical-
commercial/contracting-to-main-roads/.
5. The Contractor must submit a suitable, fully documented Submission of
Record Keeping Plan to the Superintendent for approval at the Record Keeping Plan
same time as the QMP.
6. All Records must be clearly legible. The Contractor must
make available to the Superintendent copies of any such
information on request.
7. Within four weeks following the Date of Practical Completion,
the Contractor must forward all Records to the
Superintendent. Record of any work carried out after the
issue of Practical Completion should also be submitted to the
Superintendent.
8. The Contractor must ensure all technical procedures generate
objective evidence of compliance with the specified

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requirements.
9. The Contractor must ensure that the Records are provided as
part of the Lot Conformance Report and can be correlated to
the Contractor’s claims for payment.
10. The Contractor must prepare all Records necessary to
demonstrate compliance with this Contract.

11. The Contractor agrees and acknowledges that any Record

evidencing Non-conformance is not confidential.

201.11.02 As-Built (As Constructed) Survey Data

1. All information for incorporation into As-Built Information As-Built Survey
must be captured and stored in accordance with Main Data
Roads’ Digital Ground Survey standard and must include
METADATA in accordance with Main Roads’ Metadata
Requirements document, both available on Main Roads’
website: https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/technical-
commercial/technical-library/. This type of As-Built
Information must be cross-referenced on the marked-up
drawings.

201.11.03 As-Built Drawings

1. As-Built Information shall clearly detail where the constructed As-Built Drawings
Works differ from that shown on the current Drawings. The
Contractor must detail As-Built Information in ‘red’ accurately
and legibly on a clean set of current Drawings within one
week from the information becoming available. The
Contractor’s marked up Drawings detailing the As-Built
Information must be promptly made available to the
Superintendent upon request.

201.11.04 As-Built Requirements for Specifications

If required, a summary of any additional Records to be generated
for each Specification is included in that Specification.

201.11.05 Format and Presentation of Records

1. All Records must be presented in standard formats in a clear
and logical sequence and the data must be summarised and
tabulated. Each Record must clearly identify:

a) the type of measurement, test or inspection;

b) the three-dimensional location of the activity (where
appropriate);
c) the acceptance criteria;
d) the applicable Lot number; and
e) the relevant date.

201.11.06 Additional Requirements

1. The Contractor must ensure that the following additional

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Records are kept and are forwarded to the Superintendent

when requested:
a) audit reports;
b) conformance reports;
c) bitumen surfacing daily records and spray loading
records;
d) Contractor supplied water bore-hydrological reports;
e) commissioning records;
f) operation manuals relevant to the completed Works;
and
g) records of the location of all potentially contaminated
materials such as recycled sand.

201.12 AUDITING

201.12.01 General
1. The Contractor must detail the audits to be undertaken by
the Contractor including internal audits and audits of all
subcontractors and suppliers associated with work under the
Contract for the entire duration of the Contract.
2. The Superintendent and/or Principal may conduct system
and performance audits at any stage of the Contract.
3. The Contractor must provide any information,
documentation, access and assistance requested by the
Superintendent for the completion of audits.

201.12.02 Audit Schedule

1. The Contractor must develop and maintain an audit Audit Schedule
schedule that details the audits to be undertaken by the
Contractor of all the subcontractors and suppliers associated
with the Contract for the duration of the Contract.  
2. The Contractor must submit the audit schedule to the
Superintendent for approval at the same time as the QMP.
Additionally, a current copy of the audit schedule must
be provided to the Superintendent on request.  

201.12.03 Internal Audits

1. Internal Contract-based quality audits must be carried out by
the Contractor within six weeks of commencement of work
under the Contract and at a maximum of three-monthly
intervals thereafter. A schedule of the audits must be
documented and maintained, and the latest copy provided to
the Superintendent on request.
2. Scheduling of the Contractor’s internal audits should be
independent of:
a) any audits undertaken by the Superintendent and/or
Principal, and

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b) the Contractor’s ISO 9001 audits by their external

certification body.
3. The internal audits must be based on conformance to all the
requirements of the QMP. The maintenance of the QMP
and the effectiveness of its implementation must also be
included in the audit scope. 
4. The audits must include the activities of subcontractors and
suppliers associated with the Contract.
5. Each audit must review the findings of the previous audit and
the implementation of the Corrective Actions from that audit.
6. The audits must be performed by suitably trained and
experienced auditors who are not delivering work under the
Contract.
7. Audit reports must be provided to the Superintendent within
one week of completion of the audit.

201.12.04 Surveillance
1. The Superintendent and/or Principal may inspect any
process or procedure at any time to gain confidence that the
Contractor’s systems, including subcontractor systems,
comply with the Contract requirements.
2. The Superintendent may observe product-manufacturing
processes, particularly those carried out at an off-Site
location, to ensure compliance with the requirements of the
Contract.
3. The Contractor must allow, or cause to allow, full access to
the site of manufacture of any products that will be
incorporated into the work under the Contract for the
purposes of inspection.

201.12.05 Reporting

1. The Contractor must provide a summary of audits

undertaken to the Superintendent on request including:

a) all Lots tested, all Lots subject to internal audits and

all Lots audited by the Superintendent;
b) all Lots where auditing identified a disputed
conformance status; and
c) the agreed conformance decision determined in
accordance with Annexure 201A of this
specification, for each disputed Lot.

201.13 MANAGEMENT REVIEW

1. Contract-based management review meetings must be Frequency of

carried out by the Contractor within six weeks of Management
commencement of work under the Contract and at a Review Meetings

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maximum of three-monthly intervals thereafter.

2. The meetings must review the Contractor’s performance
against the requirements of the QMP, including:

a. feedback from the Principal and other stakeholders

regarding their level of satisfaction;
b. the extent to which the quality objectives of the
Contract have been met;
c. the overall level of conformance of the products and
services provided;
d. non-conformances and associated corrective
actions;
e. the outcome of internal and external audits; and
f. the performance of subcontractors and suppliers.

3. The meetings must also review:

a. opportunities for improvement;
b. any proposed changes to the QMP; and
c. resource requirements (i.e. personnel, plant and
equipment).

4. Management review meetings must be attended by senior

personnel within the Contractor’s organisation who can
authorise implementation of corrective actions determined
at the meetings.

5. A summary of key findings and associated actions resulting

from management review meetings must be provided to the
Superintendent with one week of completion of the meeting.
The status of identified actions must be reviewed at
subsequent meetings until closed-out by the Contractor’s
senior personnel.

201.14 IMPROVEMENT
1. The QMP must detail the procedures for implementing Improvement
corrective and preventative actions for the improvement of
the QMP in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001.
2. The Contractor must develop and submit a proposed Corrective Action
corrective action to eliminate the cause of detected Non- Approval
conformance in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001 for the
Superintendent’s approval.

201.15 MONTHLY REPORTING

1. No later than the fifth day of the next calendar month, the Monthly Reporting
Contractor must submit to the Superintendent a completed
Monthly Quality Performance report using the form available
on Main Roads’ website:

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https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/technical-commercial/
contracting-to-main-roads/.
2. In addition to any other requirements of the Contract, the
Contractor must use this form, or any updated version, as
advised by the Superintendent for quality reporting required
under the Contract.

201.16 – 201.80 NOT USED

AS –BUILT AND HANDOVER REQUIREMENTS

201.81 – 201.90 NOT USED

CONTRACT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

201.91 – 201.99 NOT USED

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ANNEXURE 201A
TESTING REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with the requirements of the Contract, testing procedures and minimum
testing frequencies must conform to the following details:

1.0 GENERAL

This Annexure sets out the minimum sampling and testing requirements for the acceptance
of work under the Contract. Additional sampling, testing and acceptance requirements may
be detailed elsewhere in the Specifications or in referenced Standards. Where no minimum
sampling and testing requirements are specified, the Contractor must be able to
demonstrate conformance of the work in accordance with Clause 9.1 of AS/NZS ISO 9001
Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis and Evaluation.

Included in the test methods shown in the following sections are requirements for test
authorities to be NATA accredited for the following applicable sampling and sample
preparation methods: WA 0.1, 100.1, 105.1, 200.1, 701.1, 705.1 and/or AS 1012 Part 1.

The Contractor is responsible for patching holes made as a result of sampling and testing.
The sample and test holes must be backfilled immediately after sampling or testing by the
persons responsible for carrying out the sampling and testing. The repairs must be of an
equivalent quality standard as compared to the surrounding material.

For granular materials, the backfill material must have similar properties to the surrounding
material, be compacted at or near optimum moisture content and achieve in situ densities
matching the surrounding material.

THE CONTRACTOR'S CONFORMANCE DECISION MUST APPLY TO THE WHOLE OF

THE LOT OR PART OF THE WORK SUBJECT TO TEST.

1.1 TEST METHODS

1.1.1 Density - Earthworks and Pavement

For the Works in general, density must be measured in situ by use of a Nuclear
Moisture/Density Meter (NDM) in accordance with WA 324.2. Measurement using WA 324.2
is only applicable if the in situ density falls within the range (1.4 to 3.05 t/m3) for which the
NDM has been calibrated. All measurements must be made using the direct transmission
(DT) mode.

Sampling shall be carried out using the stratified random sampling method in accordance
with WA 0.1.

For the purpose of measuring conformance of all work under the Contract, the in situ density
must be expressed as a percentage of the maximum dry density. This percentage must be
calculated in accordance with WA 134.1. The maximum dry density must be determined by
WA 133.1 or WA 133.2.

Where the pavement material is stabilised or modified with Portland cement, the maximum
dry density determinations must be commenced two (2) hours after mixing is complete and
must be completed within a further two (2) hours. If Low Heat (LH) cement, bitumen or lime
is used for the stabilisation or modification, these determinations must be commenced three
(3) hours after mixing is complete and must be completed within a further three (3) hours.

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1.1.2 Density and In Situ Air Voids - Asphalt

Density and in situ air voids must be determined using the results of tests of core samples of
asphalt sampled from the pavement in a stratified random manner, after laying and
compaction, in accordance with WA 701.1. Core samples must not be taken from asphalt
placed on a bridge deck or other concrete structures. Core samples must be taken from
asphalt placed over a geotextile reinforced seal.

The density of the samples must be determined in accordance with WA 733.1, WA 733.2 or
AS/NZS 2891.9.2. The density must be expressed as a percentage of the mean Marshall
density of conforming asphalt from the same production shift in accordance with WA 731.1
and WA 733.1 or WA 733.2. The air voids must be calculated using the mean maximum
density of conforming asphalt from the same production shift in accordance with WA 732.2
and WA 733.1 or AS/NZS 2891.8 and AS/NZS 2891.9.2.

1.1.3 Moisture Content

The moisture content must be determined using WA 110.1. If it is not practicable to use this
method, then WA 110.2 may be used. However, correlation must be established with
WA 110.1 before proceeding with the subsidiary method WA 110.2.

1.1.4 Crossfall and Deviation from a Straight Edge

Crossfall and deviation from a straight edge must be measured by WA 313.2.

1.2 IN SITU DENSITY AND AIR VOIDS

1.2.1 In Situ Density

The conformance of every Lot of work under the Contract with respect to density must be
determined by comparing the Characteristic Dry Density Ratio of the Lot (or the
Characteristic Percent Marshall Density of the Lot for asphalt) and the limits specified in the
Specification.

The dry density ratio (or the Marshall density) must be determined at the number of locations
per Lot defined in Table 201A-1. The locations must be selected in a stratified random
manner in accordance with WA 0.1.

The Characteristic Dry Density Ratio (or the Characteristic Percent Marshall Density), Rc, of
a Lot must be calculated as:

Rc = R - ks

where: R is the mean of the results of dry density ratio tests (or the mean of
the results of the percentage of Marshall Density tests) of the Lot
being assessed, reported to the nearest 0.1 percent.

k is the multiplier as detailed in Table 201A-1.

s is the standard deviation of the results of dry density ratio tests (or
the standard deviation of the results of the percentage of Marshall
Density tests) on the Lot being assessed, calculated in accordance
with Clause 1.4 and reported to the nearest 0.1 percent.

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TABLE 201A-1 DENSITY TEST REQUIREMENTS

Works Component Number Multiplier k 

of
Tests per Freeways Highways Shared
Lot and Paths
Main
Roads
Embankment Foundation 6 0.72 0.50 0.32
Embankment Construction:
Levees 3 0.31 0.31
Select Fill 6 0.72 0.50 0.32
Kerbing Backfill 3 0.53 0.31
Bedding & Embankment Backfill for 3 0.53 0.31
Culverts and Drainage Structures
Bridge Backfill 6 0.72 0.50 0.32
Bridge Foundation and MSE Wall 6 0.72 0.72 0.72
Backfill
Subgrade Preparation 6 0.72 0.50 0.32
Sub-base 9 0.81 0.59 0.41
Basecourse 9 0.81 0.59 0.41
Asphalt Density and In Situ Air Voids:
General 10 0.98 0.75
Shared Path or Footpath 6 0.50
Sheeting 6 0.50
 Unless otherwise noted, the multiplier ‘k’ must be based on the major component of the
project (i.e. freeway, highway, etc).

The Characteristic Dry Density Ratio (or the Characteristic Percent Marshall Density), Rc, of
a Lot must be reported to the nearest 0.1% and rounding of all calculations must be in
accordance with AS 2706.

1.2.2 In Situ Air Void Content of Asphalt

The conformance of every Lot of work under the Contract with respect to in situ air void
content must be determined by comparing the Characteristic In Situ Air Void Content of the
Lot and the limits specified in the Specification.

The number of core samples per Lot is defined in Table 201A-1. The location of the core
samples must be selected in a stratified random manner in accordance with WA 0.1.

The Characteristic In Situ Air Void Content of a Lot must be calculated to the nearest
0.1 percent using the following formulae and rounding of all calculations must be in
accordance with AS 2706:

Minimum characteristic value = R - ks

Maximum characteristic value = R + ks

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where: R is the mean of the results of the percentage air void content of the
Lot being assessed, reported to the nearest 0.1 percent.
k is the multiplier as detailed in Table 201A-1.
s is the standard deviation of the results of air void content of the Lot
being assessed, calculated in accordance with Clause 1.4 and
reported to the nearest 0.1 percent.

1.3 IN SITU MOISTURE CONTENT

The conformance of any Lot with respect to in situ moisture content must be determined by
comparing the Dryback Characteristic Moisture Content with the limits specified in the
Specification.

The moisture contents must be determined at the number of test locations per Lot defined in
Table 201A-2. The test locations must be selected in a stratified random manner in
accordance with WA 0.1.

(i) Basecourse Dryback

The Dryback Characteristic Moisture Content (DMc) of a Lot must be calculated thus:

DMUpper = m1 + ks1

DMLower = m2 + ks2

where: m1 is the average of the sample moisture contents of the Lot being
assessed, taken from the upper half of the Basecourse layer and
determined in accordance with WA 110.1 reported to the nearest
0.01 percent.

m2 is the average of the sample moisture contents of the Lot being

assessed, taken from the lower half of the Basecourse layer and
determined in accordance with WA 110.1 reported to the nearest
0.01 percent.

k is the multiplier as detailed in Table 201A-2.

s1 is the standard deviation of the sample moisture content

determinations taken from the upper half of the layer, calculated
using the following relationship and reported to the nearest 0.01:

√
n

S 1=
∑
i=1
¿ ( x i − x̄ ) 2
¿
(n − 1)
where: xi is an individual result.

x̄ is the mean of n results.

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n is the number of results from one Lot.

s2 is the standard deviation of the sample moisture content

determinations taken from the lower half of the layer, calculated
using the following relationship and reported to the nearest 0.01:

√
n

S 2=
∑
i=1
¿ ( x i − x̄ ) 2
¿
(n − 1)
where: xi is an individual result.

x̄ is the mean of n results.

n is the number of results from one Lot.

(ii) Dryback of Other Layers

The Dryback Characteristic Moisture Content (DMc) of a Lot must be calculated thus:

DMc = m + ks

where: m average of the sample moisture contents on the Lot being

assessed, taken from the pavement layer and determined in
accordance with WA 110.1, reported to the nearest 0.01 percent.

k is the multiplier as detailed in Table 201A-2.

s is the standard deviation of the results of in situ moisture content

tests of the Lot being assessed, calculated in accordance with
Clause 1.4 and reported to the nearest 0.01 percent.

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Table 201A-2 IN SITU MOISTURE CONTENT REQUIREMENTS

Works Component Number Multiplier k 

of
Tests per Freeways Highways Shared
Lot Paths
and
Main
Roads
Embankment Foundation 6 0.72 0.50 0.32
Embankment Construction:
Levees 3 0.31 0.31
Select Fill 6 0.72 0.50 0.32
Kerbing Backfill 3 0.53 0.31
Bedding & Embankment Backfill for 3 0.53 0.31
Culverts and Drainage Structures
Bridge Backfill 6 0.72 0.50 0.32
Bridge Foundation & MSE Wall Backfill 6 0.72 0.72 0.72
Subgrade Preparation, Stabilised 6 0.72 0.50 0.32
Subgrade
Sub-base 9 0.81 0.59 0.41
Basecourse 9 0.81 0.59 0.41
Sheeting 6 0.50
 Unless otherwise noted, the multiplier ‘k’ must be based on the major component of the
project i.e.  freeway, highway, etc.

The Dryback Characteristic Moisture Content (DMc) of a Lot must be reported to the nearest
0.1% and rounding of all calculations must be in accordance with AS 2706.

1.4 STANDARD DEVIATION

Where specified, the standard deviation ( S ) of the distribution of the values of a property
must be calculated as:

√
n

∑
i=1
¿ ( x i − x̄ ) 2

S= ¿
( n − 1)

where:
xi is an individual result.

x̄ is the mean of n results.

n is the number of results from one Lot.

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1.5 PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTED CONFORMANCE STATUS

Where the Superintendent's audit testing indicates that a Lot is non-conforming and the
Contractor disputes such status, the following course of action must be taken:
a) Where acceptance of a Lot is by statistical analyses (i.e. density, air voids or
moisture) for a quality verification requirement listed in Table 201A-3, the
results of the Superintendent’s audit tests and Contractor's tests must be
combined to determine acceptance or otherwise of the Lot provided the
following conditions are satisfied:
(i) The ratio of the greatest variance (standard deviation squared) to the
least variance of the two sets of results does not exceed the F value in
Table 201A-3.
2
S greatest
F value= 2
Sleast
(ii) The differences between the means of the two sets of results divided
by the standard error of difference (Sw) does not exceed the t value in
Table 201A-3.
t |x Superintendent −x Contractor|
value=
Sw

The standard error of difference must be calculated using the formula:

S w =√ 2 ¿¿¿¿¿
where:
sw is the standard error of difference.

s1 is the standard deviation of the Superintendent’s audit test results.

s2 is the standard deviation of the Contractor's test results.

N is the total number of results which must be contributed to equally by the audit
and Contractor’s testing.

(iii) The combined test results must be used to calculate the required parameter in
accordance with the Specifications, but using the ‘k’ multiplier in Table 201A-3.
b) Where the conditions (a)(i) or (a)(ii) are not satisfied or when acceptance of a Lot or
item is not by statistical analysis for a quality verification requirement listed in
Table 201A-3, the Contractor and Superintendent must carry out additional joint testing
to determine the acceptance or otherwise of the work. The joint testing must be
carried out in accordance with the following requirements:
(i) Joint testing must be carried out using the Contractor's Laboratory and testing
equipment.
(ii) Testing personnel from both parties must be present during all phases of
sampling and testing.
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(iii) The execution of all testing tasks must be divided approximately equally between
both parties.
(iv) Both parties must have the right to repeat any non-destructive measurements.
(v) Calculations must be to the satisfaction of both parties.
(vi) The application of joint test results must be in accordance with the Contract
Specification and the results must be accepted by both parties as correct and
final.
(vii) Where the source of the dispute is due to differences in the measured in situ
density of granular material, the Contractor’s NDM must be calibrated at Main
Roads Western Australia’s Materials Engineering Branch and that calibration
must be used for the joint testing and for subsequent testing of work under the
Contract.
(viii) The costs of the calibration of the NDM and the joint testing must be assigned as
follows:
- If the additional testing performed as above shows the Lot or item of work to
be conforming, the cost of such testing must be borne by the Principal.
- If the additional testing performed as above shows the Lot or item of work to
be non conforming, the cost of such testing and any subsequent test on the
rectified work must be borne by the Contractor.
c) At any time and upon the request of either party, the Superintendent and Contractor
must carry out an evaluation of their respective testing methods to determine the
reason for any continuing discrepancies and arrive at a uniform testing technique.

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TABLE 201A-3 COMBINATION OF RESULTS

Work Component Quality Total No Multiplier k F t

Verification of Value Value
Requirement Tests/Lot
Freeways Highways Shared
and Main Paths
Roads

Embankment Compaction 12 0.86 0.64 0.46 11 3.2

Foundation Standard

Embankment Compaction 12 0.86 0.64 0.46 11 3.2

Construction, Select Standard
Fill

Levees Compaction 6 0.64 0.64 - 11 3.2

Standard

Bedding & Compaction 6 0.86 0.64 0.46 11 3.2

Embankment Backfill Standard
for Culverts and
Drainage Structures

Bridge Foundation Compaction 12 0.86 0.64 - 11 3.2

and Bridge Backfill Standard

Kerbing Backfill Compaction 12 0.86 0.64 0.46 11 3.2

Standard

Subgrade Compaction 12 0.86 0.64 0.46 11 3.2

Preparation Standard
Stabilised Subgrade
Sub-base Compaction 18 0.93 0.71 0.52 6 2.9
Standard

Basecourse Compaction 18 0.93 0.71 0.52 6 2.9

Standard

Dry Back Moisture Moisture 18 0.93 0.71 0.52 6 2.9

Content, Standard

Sheeting Compaction 12 0.86 0.64 0.54 11 3.2

Standard

Asphalt Compaction 20 1.06 0.83 0.54 5.4 2.9

Standard

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2.0 MINIMUM TESTING FREQUENCY

1. The minimum frequency of testing to determine the conformance of work under the Contract with specified characteristics must be as
detailed in the Minimum Testing Frequency Table of the relevant Specification or in Table 201A-4 below:

Table 201A-4 MINIMUM TESTING FREQUENCY

Construction
Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
Dry Density Ratio WA 134.1 Table 201A-1 per Lot -
Construction Moisture
Compaction - End Product WA 110.1 or 110.2 2 per Lot -
Content
Optimum Moisture Content WA 133.1 or 133.2 2 per Lot The mean shall be taken to represent the Lot

Dry Density Ratio WA 134.1 Table 201A-1 per Lot Minimum 1 in 5 Lots tested

Particle Size Distribution WA 115.2 2 per Lot All Lots tested

Embankment Compaction - Contractor's
302 Method Construction Moisture
Foundation WA 110.1 or 110.2 Table 201A-2 per Lot All Lots tested
Content
Optimum Moisture Content WA 133.1 or 133.2 2 per Lot The mean shall be taken to represent the Lot
Construction Moisture
WA 110.1 or 110.2 Table 201A-2 per Lot -
Compaction - Principal's Content
Method
Optimum Moisture Content WA 133.1 or 133.2 2 per Lot The mean shall be taken to represent the Lot
As necessary to meet the specified tolerances
Geometrics Surface Levels MRS 67-08-43 - -

Particle Size Distribution WA 115.1 1 per 2,500 m3 -

Embankment Embankment Material
302 Linear Shrinkage WA 123.1 1 per 2,500 m3 -
Construction Supplied by the Contractor
California Bearing Ratio WA 141.1 1 per 10,000 m3 -

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
Foreign Materials WA 144.1 1 per Lot -

Organics AS 1289 4.1.1 5 per source -

Dry Density Ratio WA 134.1 Table 201A-1 per Lot -

Construction Moisture
Compaction - End Product WA 110.1 or 110.2 Table 201A-2 per Lot -
Content
Optimum Moisture Content WA 133.1 or 133.2 2 per Lot The mean shall be taken to represent the Lot

Dry Density Ratio WA 134.1 Table 201A-1 per Lot Minimum 1 in 5 Lots tested

Particle Size Distribution WA 115.2 2 per Lot All Lots tested

Compaction - Contractor's
Method Construction Moisture
WA 110.1 or 110.2 Table 201A-2 per Lot All Lots tested
Content
Optimum Moisture Content WA 133.1 or 133.2 2 per Lot The mean shall be taken to represent the Lot
Construction Moisture
WA 110.1 or 110.2 Table 201A-2 per Lot -
Compaction - Principal's Content
Method
Optimum Moisture Content WA 133.1 or 133.2 2 per Lot The mean shall be taken to represent the Lot

Particle Size Distribution WA 115.1 1 per 2,500 m3 -

Linear Shrinkage WA 123.1 1 per 2,500 m3 -

Subgrade Material Supplied
California Bearing Ratio WA 141.1 1 per 10,000 m3 -
by the Contractor
Subgrade
302 Foreign Materials WA 144.1 1 per Lot -
Construction
Organics AS 1289 4.1.1 5 per source -

Dry Density Ratio WA 134.1 Table 201A-1 per Lot -

Compaction - End Product
Construction Moisture
WA 110.1 or 110.2 Table 201A-2 per Lot -
Content

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
Optimum Moisture Content WA 133.1 or 133.2 2 per Lot The mean shall be taken to represent the Lot
Construction Moisture
WA 110.1 or 110.2 Table 201A-2 per Lot -
Compaction - Principal's Content
Method
Optimum Moisture Content WA 133.1 or 133.2 2 per Lot The mean shall be taken to represent the Lot
Dryback Characteristic
Dryback WA 136.1 Table 201A-2 per Lot -
Moisture Content
Surface Width - 1 per 100 m -
1 per 100 m or part thereof measured
Geometrics Surface Shape WA 313.2 1 per 100 m
longitudinally and transversely
Surface Levels MRS 67-08-43 - - As necessary to meet the specified tolerances
Drains and
402 Geometrics - - 1 per 50 m 1 cross section per 50 m
Channels
Particle Size Distribution WA 115.1 1 per site -
Clay Lining Supplied by the
Liquid Limit WA 120.2 1 per site -
Contractor
Plasticity Index WA 122.1 1 per site -
Construction Moisture
WA 110.1 or 110.2 3 per Lot For foundation bedding only
Compaction - Principal's Content
Method
Optimum Moisture Content WA 133.1 or 133.2 3 per Lot The mean shall be taken to represent the Lot
402 Drainage Sumps
Compaction - Cement
- - - - Nil
Stabilised
Dry Density Ratio WA 134.1 Table 201A-1 per Lot For backfill material only
Compaction - Embankment Construction Moisture
WA 110.1 or 110.2 Table 201A-2 per Lot For backfill material only
Material Content
Optimum Moisture Content WA 133.1 or 133.2 2 per Lot The mean shall be taken to represent the Lot

Geometrics - - 1 per 20 m 1 cross section per 20 m

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
Geometrics Line and Level / Grade - 1 per 5 m -

Geotextile Strength Rating AS 3706.4 & 3706.5 1 per 10,000 m2 -

Equivalent Opening Size AS 3706.7 1 per 10,000 m2 -

403 Subsoil Drains
Geotextile Fabric Supplied Permittivity, Permeability &
AS 3706.9 1 per 10,000 m2 -
by the Contractor Flow
Mass per Unit Area AS 3706.1 1 per 10,000 m2 -
UV Stabilisation – Retained
AS 3706.11 1 per 12 months -
Strength
Line and Level / Grade - 1 per 5 m -

404 Culvert Barrel Geometrics Inlet / Outlet Invert Level - 1 per each -
Inlet / Outlet Easting and
- 1 per each -
Northing
Internal Diameter (Ø ≤
AS 2566.2 Appendix O 1 per each Entire barrel length
750 mm)
Inlet, Outlet and L/2 for barrel length (L) ≤
Internal Diameter (Ø > In accordance with the Note
1 per each 11 m, Inlet, Outlet, L/4, L/2 and 3L/4 for L >
750 mm) below:
11 m
On completion of installation the Contractor shall measure the internal diameter of the culvert at the pre-marked locations using a calibrated steel
measuring tape or other suitable measuring device as approved by the Superintendent. The following information shall be recorded and reported:
Corrugated Metal
404 Geometrics a) Full details of the culvert tested including date of test and when backfill was completed.
Pipe

b) The pre- and post-installation diametric measurements.

c) Calculated installed deflections.

d) Whether each culvert tested was acceptable.

28 Day Compressive
End Treatments AS 1012.9 3 per 5 m3 -
Concrete Supplied by the Strength
404 and Blinding
Contractor
Concrete Concrete Slump Test AS 1012.3.1 1 per 5 m3 -

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
Construction Moisture
Bedding WA 110.1 or 110.2 3 per Lot -
Compaction - Principal's Content
404 (Including Select
Method
Bedding Material) Optimum Moisture Content WA 133.1 or 133.2 3 per Lot The mean shall be taken to represent the Lot
Compaction - Cement
- - - - Nil
Stabilised
Dry Density Ratio WA 134.1 Table 201A-1 per Lot -
404 Backfill
Compaction - Embankment Construction Moisture
WA 110.1 or 110.2 Table 201A-2 per Lot -
Material Content
Optimum Moisture Content WA 133.1 or 133.2 2 per Lot The mean shall be taken to represent the Lot

404 Concrete Wall Geometrics - - 1 per 25 m 1 cross section per 25 m

Construction Moisture
WA 110.1 or 110.2 3 per Lot For foundation bedding only
Compaction - Principal's Content
Method
Optimum Moisture Content WA 133.1 or 133.2 3 per Lot The mean shall be taken to represent the Lot
Compaction - Cement
- - - - Nil
Stabilised
Manholes, Gullies
405 Dry Density Ratio WA 134.1 Table 201A-1 per Lot For backfill material only
and Catchpits
Compaction - Embankment Construction Moisture
WA 110.1 or 110.2 Table 201A-2 per Lot For backfill material only
Material Content
Optimum Moisture Content WA 133.1 or 133.2 2 per Lot The mean shall be taken to represent the Lot
Size, Position and Invert
Geometrics - 1 per each -
Level
Rock Protection Supplied by
Rock Dimensions - 1 per 1,000 m3 -
Floodway Rock the Contractor
406
Protection
Geometrics - - 1 per 25 m 1 cross section per 25 m
Stone Pitching Supplied by
Stone Dimensions - 1 per load -
Stone Pitching the Contractor
406
(Drainage)
Geometrics Plan Dimensions - 1 per site -

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
406 Gabions Geometrics - - 1 per 10 m -

Geotextile Strength Rating AS 3706.4 & 3706.5 1 per 10,000 m2 -

Equivalent Opening Size AS 3706.7 1 per 10,000 m2 -

Geotextile Fabric Geotextile Fabric Supplied
406
for Rock by the Contractor
Mass per Unit Area AS 3706.1 1 per 10,000 m2 -
UV Stabilisation – Retained
AS 3706.11 1 per 12 months -
Strength
Every 10 m (tolerances as per AS 2876,
Line and level AS 2876 section 9 1 per 10 m
Section 9)
Strength - 3 per 25 m3 3 specimens per 25 m3 or part thereof
Kerbing Supplied by the
407 Kerbing
Contractor
Shape/Profile - 1 per Lot 1 cross section every Lot

Setting Time AS 1160 Appendix K 1 per delivery -

Dry Density Ratio WA 134.1 Table 201A-1 per Lot -

Compaction - Embankment Construction Moisture
407 Kerbing Backfill WA 110.1 or 110.2 Table 201A-2 per Lot -
Material Content
Optimum Moisture Content WA 133.1 or 133.2 2 per Lot The mean shall be taken to represent the Lot

Geometrics Width and Line - 1 per 20 m -

Dry Density Ratio WA 134.1 Table 201A-1 per Lot -

Particle Size Distribution WA 115.2 3 per Lot -

Shared Path and
501
Cycleways Construction Moisture
Compaction WA 110.1 or 110.2 Table 201A-2 per Lot -
Content

per Lot
Optimum Moisture Content WA 133.1 or 133.2 3 -

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
Particle Size Distribution WA 115.1 1 per 2,000 m3 -

Los Angeles Abrasion WA 220.2 1 per 5,000 m3 -

Calcium Carbonate Content WA 915.1 1 per 5,000 m3 -

Maximum Dry Compressive
WA 140.1 1 per 5,000 m3 -
Strength
Liquid Limit WA 120.2 1 per 2,000 m3 -
Sub-base Supplied by the
Contractor
Plasticity Index WA 122.1 1 per 2,000 m3 -

Linear Shrinkage WA 123.1 1 per 2,000 m3 -

California Bearing Ratio WA 141.1 1 per 5,000 m3 -

Secondary Mineral Content AS 1141.26 3 per source -

501 / 515 Sub-base
Accelerated Soundness
AS 1141.29 3 per source -
Index by Reflux
Layer Thickness WA 330.1 9 per Lot -

Type LH Cement AS 3972 1 per 5,000 m3 -

Additional Requirements for
Cement Stabilised Sub-base
Cement Content - 6 per Lot -
Unconfined Compressive
WA 143.1 1 per 5,000 m3 -
Strength
Asbestos Containing
DoH Asbestos Guidelines 1 per 140 m3 -
Material
Fibrous Asbestos and
Additional Requirements for AS 4964 1 per 140 m3 -
Asbestos Fines
Crushed Recycled Concrete
Sub-base Hazardous Metals AS 4482 1 per 140 m3 -

Foreign Materials WA 144.1 1 per 5,000 m3 -

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
Unconfined Compressive
WA 143.1 1 per 5,000 m3 -
Strength
Dry Density Ratio WA 134.1 Table 201A-1 per Lot -

Particle Size Distribution WA 115.2 3 per Lot -

Compaction
Construction Moisture
WA 110.1 or 110.2 Table 201A-2 per Lot -
Content
Optimum Moisture Content WA 133.1 or 133.2 3 per Lot -

Particle Size Distribution WA 115.1 - - As necessary to meet the specified tolerances

Compacted Sub-base
Linear Shrinkage WA 123.1 - - As necessary to meet the specified tolerances
Dryback Characteristic
Dryback WA 136.1 Table 201A-2 per Lot -
Moisture Content
Surface Width - 1 per 25 m -
1 per 25 m or part thereof measured
Geometrics Surface Shape WA 313.2 1 per 25 m
longitudinally and transversely
Surface Levels MRS 67-08-43 - - As necessary to meet the specified tolerances
501 / 515 Sub-base
Particle Size Distribution WA 115.1 1 per 1,500 m3 -

Los Angeles Abrasion WA 220.1 1 per 5,000 m3 -

Flakiness Index WA 216.1 1 per 5,000 m3 -

Basecourse Supplied by the
Calcium Carbonate Content WA 915.1 1 per 5,000 m3 -
Contractor
Maximum Dry Compressive
WA 140.1 1 per 5,000 m3 -
Strength
Liquid Limit WA 120.2 1 per 1,500 m3 -

Plasticity Index WA 122.1 1 per 1,500 m3 -

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
Linear Shrinkage WA 123.1 1 per 1,500 m3 -

Dust Ratio - 1 per 1,500 m3 -

California Bearing Ratio WA 141.1 1 per 5,000 m3 -

Wet/Dry Strength Variation AS 1141.22 1 per 5,000 m3 -

Secondary Mineral Content AS 1141.26 3 per source -

Accelerated Soundness
AS 1141.29 3 per source -
Index by Reflux
Resilient Modulus AG:PT/T053 & WA 142.2 3 per source Minimum 3 samples per test
Particle Size Distribution &
WA 730.1 1 per 5,000 m3 -
Bitumen Content

Additional Requirements for Bitumen Emulsion AS 1160 1 per 10,000 m3 -

Bitumen Stabilised
Basecourse Bitumen Dispersion WA 717.1 1 per 1,000 m3 -
To meet technical
Emulsifiers & wetting agents - - Information to be provided by the Supplier
specifications
Layer Thickness WA 330.1 9 per Lot -

Additional Requirements for Type LH Cement AS 3972 1 per 5,000 m3 -

Cement Stabilised
Basecourse Cement Content - 6 per Lot -
501 / 515 Basecourse
Unconfined Compressive
WA 143.1 1 per 5,000 m3 -
Strength
Type GP Cement AS 3972 1 per 5,000 m3 -
Additional Requirements for
Unconfined Compressive Tested at the lower end of the construction
Hydrated Cement Treated WA 143.1 1 per 5,000 m3
Strength hydration period range
Crushed Rock Basecourse
Tested at the upper and lower end of the
Resilient Modulus AG:PT/T053 & WA 142.3 1 per 10,000 m3
construction hydration period range

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
Characteristic Clegg Impact
AS 1289.6.9.1 9 per Lot -
Value
Dry Density Ratio WA 134.1 Table 201A-1 per Lot -

Particle Size Distribution WA 115.2 3 per Lot -

Compaction
Construction Moisture
WA 110.1 or 110.2 Table 201A-2 per Lot -
Content
Optimum Moisture Content WA 133.1 or 133.2 3 per Lot -

Particle Size Distribution WA 151.1 - - As necessary to meet the specified tolerances

Compacted Basecourse
Linear Shrinkage WA 123.1 - - As necessary to meet the specified tolerances
Dryback Characteristic
Dryback WA 136.1 Table 201A-2 per Lot -
Moisture Content
Surface Width - 1 per 10 m -
1 per 10 m or part thereof measured
Geometrics Surface Shape WA 313.2 1 per 10 m
longitudinally and transversely
Surface Levels MRS 67-08-43 - - As necessary to meet the specified tolerances
Particle Size Distribution &
WA 730.1 3 per Lot
Bitumen Content
Maximum Density WA 732.2 3 per Lot
Frequency reduced to 2 for Lots < 150 tonne
or 1 for Lots < 50 tonne
Routine Testing - Full Test Bulk Density & Void Content WA 733.1 or 733.2 3 per Lot
502 / 504 /
Asphalt Stability and Flow WA 731.1 3 per Lot
510 / 516 / 517
AS/NZS 2891.2.2 & 2891.8 Frequency reduced to 3 for Lots < 350 tonne,
Gyratory VMA & Air Voids 4 per Lot
& 2891.9.2 2 for Lots < 150 tonne or 1 for Lots < 50 tonne
Particle Size Distribution & Frequency reduced to 4 for Lots < 2,000
WA 730.1 5 per Lot
Routine Testing - Partial Bitumen Content tonne, 3 for Lots < 1,600 tonne, 2 for Lots <
Test 1,200 tonne, 1 for Lots < 800 tonne or 0 for
Maximum Density WA 732.2 5 per Lot Lots < 450 tonne

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
Temperature on Discharge - 1 per Lot -

Moisture Content AS/NZS 2891.10 or T660 1 per week -

Degree of Particle Coating AS/NZS 2891.11 1 per week -

Periodic Testing
Asphalt Binder Drain Off AG:PT/T235 1 per Lot -
Stripping Potential of
AG:PT/T232 1 per 5,000 tonne -
Asphalt
Resilient Modulus AS/NZS 2891.13.1 1 per 5,000 tonne -
Tack Coat Supplied by the
Contractor Residue from Evaporation AS/NZS 2341.23 1 per tanker -

Temperature on Delivery - 1 per truck Measured in paver on random basis

Layer Thickness WA 705.1 10 per Lot The mean shall be taken to represent the Lot
Compaction
Percent Marshall Density WA 733.1 or 733.2 Table 201A-1 per Lot -WA 733.1, Section 5.1.2 – Paraffin Wax
WA 733.1 or AS/NZS
In-situ Air Void Content Table 201A-1 per Lot - WA 733.1, Section 5.1.2 – Paraffin Wax
2891.8
Surface Width - 1 per 10 m For each paving run

Geometrics Surface Shape WA 313.2 or 313.4 1 per 10 m For each paving run

Surface Levels MRS 67-08-43 - - As necessary to meet the specified tolerances

Surface Texture WA 311.1 - - As necessary to meet the specified tolerances

Sprayed Seal Supplied by
the Contractor
503 / 509 Sprayed Sealing Sprayed Volume of Binder - 1 per run For each run of the sprayer

Geometrics Surface Width - 1 per 100 m For each run of the sprayer
505 Segmental Paving Units Supplied by Height AS/NZS 4456.3 1 per Lot -
Paving the Contractor

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
Breaking Load AS/NZS 4456.5 1 per Contract -

Efflorescence AS/NZS 4456.6 1 per Contract -

Bedding Sand Supplied by
Particle Size Distribution WA 115.1 1 per Contract -
the Contractor
Joint Filling Sand Supplied
Particle Size Distribution WA 115.1 1 per Contract -
by the Contractor
1 per 3 m Measured transversely
Geometrics Surface Shape WA 313.2
1 per 10 m Measured longitudinally

Particle Size Distribution WA 210.1 1 per 500 m3 -

Los Angeles Abrasion WA 220.1 1 per 75,000 m3 -

Aggregate Properties
Sand Equivalent AS 1289.3.7.1 1 per 500 m3 -
Polished Aggregate Friction AS 1141.40 & AS 1141.41
1 per 75,000 m3 -
Value or 1141.42
Mineral Filler

Slurry Binder
To meet technical
507 Microsurfacing Slurry Binder Properties - - Information to be provided by the Supplier
specifications
Tack Coat Binder

Additives

Particle Size Distribution WA 730.1 & WA 210.1 1 per Lot

Binder Content WA 730.1 or AS 2891.3.1 1 per Lot

Microsurfacing Supplied by Lot equivalent to 100 m3 or one day's
the Contractor production
Surface Shape WA 313.2 5 per Lot

Skid Resistance WA 310.1 4 per Lot

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
Texture Depth WA 311.1 4 per Lot

Viscosity at 60°C AS/NZS 2341.2 or 2341.3 1 per batch For each binder class
AS/NZS 2341.2 or 2341.3
Viscosity at 135°C 1 per batch For each binder class
or 2341.4
Penetration at 25°C AS 2341.12 1 per batch For each binder class
Viscosity of Residue at 60°C
AS/NZS 2341.2 or 2341.3 1 per month For each binder class
after RTFO test
Ductility at 15 °C after RTFO
Properties AS 2341.11 1 per month For each binder class
test
511 Bitumen
Matter Insoluble in Toluene AS/NZS 2341.8 1 per 3 months For each binder class

Density at 15°C AS 2341.7 1 per 12 months For each binder class

Flash Point AS 2341.14 1 per 12 months For each binder class

WA 716.1 or AS/NZS
Durability Value 1 per month Refer Specification 511
2341.13
Bitumen Supplied by the
Viscosity at 60°C AS/NZS 2341.2 or 2341.3 1 per delivery For each binder class
Contractor
pH at 25 oC - - - As necessary to meet the specified tolerances

Particle Charge AS/NZS 2341.22 1 per batch Initial batch for each binder class

Residue from Evaporation AS/NZS 2341.23 1 per batch Initial batch for each binder class

511 Bitumen Emulsion Properties Setting Time AS 2341.29 1 per week For CRS, minimum frequency is 1 per Batch

Sieve Residue AS 2341.26 1 per month For each type of emulsion

Consistency at 25 oC AS 2341.25 1 per month For each type of emulsion

Water Content AS 2341.9 1 per 3 months For each type of emulsion

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
Non Aqueous Volatiles
AS/NZS 2341.24 1 per 3 months For each type of emulsion
Content
Sedimentation AS/NZS 2341.27 1 per 3 months For each type of emulsion
Stone Coating and Water
Resistance – Cationic WA 756.2 1 per 6 months For CRS only
Bitumen Emulsions
Residue from Evaporation – AS 2341.30 & 2341.2, 3, 4
1 per 6 months For CRS only
Viscosity at 60 °C or 5
Bitumen Emulsion Supplied
Residue from Evaporation AS/NZS 2341.23 1 per tanker -
by the Contractor
Torsional recovery AG:PT/T122 1 per batch Initial batch for each binder class

Softening point AG:PT/T131 1 per batch Initial batch for each binder class
AG:PT/T111 or AS/NZS
Viscosity at 165 °C 1 per batch Initial batch for each binder class
2341.4
Segregation Value AG:PT/T108 1 per month For each binder class

Stress Ratio AG:PT/T125 1 per month For each binder class

Polymer Modified
511 Properties
Binder
Stiffness AG:PT/T121 1 per 3 months For each binder class

Consistency 6% at 60 °C AG:PT/T121 1 per 3 months For each binder class

Compressive Limit at 70 °C AG:PT/T132 1 per 3 months For S45R binder only

Flash Point AG:PT/T112 1 per 12 months For each binder class

Loss on heating AG:PT/T103 1 per 12 months For each binder class

Torsional Recovery AG:PT/T122 1 per batch -

Crumb Rubber
511 Properties Softening Point AG:PT/T131 1 per batch -
Modified Binder
AG:PT/T111 & ASTM
Viscosity at 175 °C 1 per batch -
D7411/D7741M

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
Penetration at 4 °C AS 2341.12 1 per batch -

Resilience at 25 °C ASTM D5329 1 per batch -

Compressive Limit at 70 °C AG:PT/T132 1 per batch -

Flash Point AG:PT/T112 1 per 12 months -

Loss on Heating AG:PT/T103 1 per month -

Particle Size Distribution &
WA 730.1 3 per 1,000 tonne -
Bitumen Content

Reclaimed Foreign Materials WA 144.1 3 per 1,000 tonne -

511 Asphalt Properties
Pavement Moisture Content WA 212.1 or 212.2 3 per 1,000 tonne -

Viscosity at 60 °C AG:PT/T192 1 per Lot -

Weathering AS 1726 Table A9 1 per source Minimum 1 per 12 Months

Aggregates -
511 Properties
General Polished Aggregate Friction
AS 1141.40 & 1141.42 1 per source Minimum 1 per 12 Months
Value
Particle Size Distribution WA 210.1 3 per Lot -

Flakiness Index WA 216.1 3 per Lot -

Los Angeles Abrasion WA 220.1 1 per 6 months -

Crushed
511 Aggregate for Properties Water Absorption AS 1141.6.1 1 per 6 months -
Sprayed Sealing
Degradation Factor AS 1141.25.2 1 per 12 months -

Wet Strength AS 1141.22 1 per 6 months -

Wet/Dry Strength Variation AS 1141.22 1 per 6 months -

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
Petrographic Examination - 1 per 12 months -

Secondary Mineral Content AS 1141.26 1 per 12 months -

Resistance to Stripping AS 1141.50 1 per 6 months -

AS 1141.20.1 or 1141.20.2
Average Least Dimension 3 per Lot For each aggregate size
or WA 215.1
Particle Size Distribution WA 210.1 3 per Lot For each aggregate size
Crushed Aggregate
Supplied by the Contractor
Flakiness Index WA 216.1 3 per Lot For each aggregate size

Moisture Content WA 212.1 or 212.2 1 per Lot On delivery and following inclement weather

Flakiness Index WA 216.1 3 per Lot -

Colour WA 250.1 1 per 6 months -

Los Angeles Abrasion WA 220.1 1 per 6 months -

Water Absorption AS 1141.6.1 1 per 6 months -

Degradation Factor AS 1141.25.2 1 per 12 months -

Coarse Aggregate
Crushed Properties
511 Aggregate for Wet Strength AS 1141.22 1 per 6 months -
Asphalt
Wet/Dry Strength Variation AS 1141.22 1 per 6 months -

Petrographic Examination - 1 per 12 months -

Secondary Mineral Content AS 1141.26 1 per 12 months -

Resistance to Stripping AS 1141.50 1 per 6 months -

Fine Aggregate Properties Colour WA 250.1 1 per 6 months -

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
Water Absorption AS 1141.5 1 per 6 months -

Crushing Test Value WA 223.1 3 per Lot -

Laterite Aggregate
Properties Polished Aggregate Friction
AS 1141.40 & 1141.42 1 per source Minimum 1 per 12 Months
Value
Linear Shrinkage WA 123.1 or AS 1289.3.4.1 3 per Lot -
Natural Sand for
Properties
Asphalt
Water Absorption AS 1141.5 3 per Lot -

Particle Size Distribution WA 210.1 3 per Lot -

Crusher Dust or Sand
511 Primersealing Water Absorption AS 1141.5 3 per Lot -
Supplied by the Contractor
Moisture Content WA 212.1 or 212.2 1 per Lot On delivery and following inclement weather

Distillation ASTM D86 1 per Lot

Flash Point AS 2106 1 per Lot

Viscosity at 40 °C ASTM D445 1 per Lot

Conformance certificate valid for up to 2
511 Cutter/Flux Oils Properties Density at 15°C AS 2341.7 1 per Lot
Months
Miscibility with Class 170
- 1 per Lot
Bitumen
Water Content AS 2341.9 1 per Lot

Percentage Aromatics ASTM D1319 1 per Lot

Particle Size Distribution WA 236.1 or AG:PT/T143 3 per Lot -

511 Crumb Rubber Properties Bulk Density WA 235.1 or AG:PT/T144 3 per Lot -

Iron or Steel Content WA 237.1 or AG:PT/T143 3 per Lot -

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
Particle Shape AG:PT/T143 3 per Lot -

Moisture Content AG:PT/T143 3 per Lot -

Particle Size Distribution AS 1141.11.1 1 per week -

Voids in Dry Compacted
511 Mineral Filler Properties AS/NZS 1141.17 1 per week -
Filler
Apparent Density of Filler AS/NZS 1141.7 1 per week -

Soundness AS 4489.4.2 1 per delivery -

Fineness AS 4489.2.1 1 per delivery -

511 Hydrated Lime Properties Free Moisture AS 4489.8.1 1 per delivery -

Available Lime AS 4489.6.1 1 per delivery -

Carbon Dioxide AS 4489.5.1 1 per delivery -

Wide Strip Tensile Strength AS 3706.2 1 per 10,000 m2 -

Mass per Unit Area AS 3706.1 1 per 10,000 m2 -

Maximum Elongation AS 3706.2 1 per 10,000 m2 -

Geotextile Fabric
511 Properties Thickness AS 3706.1 1 per 10,000 m2 -
for Sealing
Bitumen Retention at 160 °C ASTM D6140 1 per 50,000 m2 -
UV Stabilisation – Retained
AS 3706.11 1 per 12 months -
Strength
Melting Point ASTM D276 1 per 12 months -
515 In Situ Powdered Chemical Spread Mass of Stabilising - 1 per Lot For each pass of the spreader truck
Stabilisation Stabilisation Supplied by the Agent
Contractor

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
Bituminous Stabilisation For each pass of the stabiliser
Sprayed Volume of Binder - 1 per Lot
Supplied by the Contractor
Crumb Rubber Modified
Crumb Rubber AG:PT/T111 & ASTM -
516 / 517 Binder Supplied by the Viscosity at 175 °C 1 per Lot
Modified Asphalt D7411/D7741M
Contractor
Compressive strength AS 1012 part 3, 8, 9 3 per 25 m3 3 cylinders per 25 m3 or part thereof
Signs and Concrete Footing Supplied
601 Footing dimensions - 1 per each -
Devices by the Contractor
Position, Height and Vertical - 1 per each -
Guide Posts and
602 Geometrics Position, Height and Vertical - 1 per each -
SLK Markers
Based on Lot Length Length <
Dimensions and Profile - 3 per 100 m 30 m 1 test Length > 30 m <
100 m 2 tests Length > 100 m 3 tests
Geometrics No portion of the barrier finished outside of
tolerances contained in the “CONCRETE
Alignment As per Specification 603 - -
BARRIERS” Clause of the INSTALLATION
603 Concrete Barriers Section of Specification 603
Minimum cover shall not be less than
Cover - - -
specified
Concrete Barriers Supplied Special Class Concrete 1 per
by the Contractor Concrete Strength and 20 m3 or part thereof (1 test if
- 1 per 20 m3
Consistency less than 20 m3) N Class as per
AS 1379
Footing dimensions - 1 per post -
Post Position, Height and
- 1 per post -
Verticality
Wire Rope Safety No portion of the barrier finished outside of
603 Geometrics
Barrier Systems tolerances contained in the “WIRE ROPE
Alignment As per Specification 603 - -
SAFETY BARRIER SYSTEMS” Clause of the
INSTALLATION Section of Specification 603
Wire Rope Anchor Blocks
- 1 per anchor -
Dimensions
603 W-beam and Geometrics Hole dimensions - 1 per post -
Thrie Beam

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
Post Position, Height and
- 1 per post -
Verticality
No portion of the barrier finished outside of
tolerances contained in the “WIRE ROPE
Alignment - - -
SAFETY BARRIER SYSTEMS” Clause of the
INSTALLATION Section of Specification 603
W-beam and Thrie Beam
Foundation Capacity - 1 per 100 m -
Supplied by the Contractor
Footing Dimensions - 1 per post -
Post Position, Height and
603 Steel Rail Barriers Geometrics - 1 per post -
Verticality
Every 10 m (minimum length over 3 posts in
Rail Alignment - 1 per 10 m
continuous section)
Radiographic testing AS 1544 - -

Visual Inspection AS 1544 - -

Magnetic Particles AS 1544 - - Refer to the “WELDING” Clause of

Welding Steel Steel Rail Welding Supplied
603 Specification 830 - STRUCTURAL
Rail Barriers by the Contractor
Inspection AS 1544 - - STEELWORK

Dye Penetration Test AS 1544 - -

Ultrasonic Testing AS 1544 - -

Pre-excavated hole
- 1 per post -
dimensions
Post Position, Height and
- 1 per post -
603 End Treatments Geometrics Verticality
No portion of the end treatment finished
W-beam & Thrie Beam” outside of tolerances contained in the “W-
Alignment - -
Clause of Specification 603 beam & Thrie Beam” Clause of Specification
603
603 Crash Attenuators - Foundation / Footing - 1 per each Each foundation / footing
Road Marking
604 - Producer Certification - 1 per load Per delivery load
Paint

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
Drop-on Glass
604 - Producer Certification - 1 per load Per delivery load
Beads

Application of - Application Rate - 1 per run Per application run

604 Paint and Glass
Beads - Geometry of Lines - 1 per 100 m Every 100 m

Compressive strength AS 1012 part 3, 8, 9 3 per 25 m3 3 cylinders per 25 m3 or part thereof
Light Pole Light Pole Foundation
701 Footing dimensions - 1 per each -
Foundations Supplied by the Contractor
Position, Height and Vertical - 1 per each -

Welding AS 1554 1 per each Each assembly

Galvanising AS 1650 1 per each Each assembly

Steel Light Poles Light Poles and Arms
701
and Arms Supplied by the Contractor Fabrication (including lap
- 1 per each Each assembly
joint)
Slip Base Torqueing - 1 per each Each assembly

Grouting - 1 per each Each installation

Slip Base Retorquing - 1 per each Each installation

701 Pole Installation -
Pole Position and Plumb - 1 per each Each installation

Luminaire Focusing - 1 per each Each installation

Insulation - 1 per each Each circuit

701 Electric Cabling -
Earth Resistance - 1 per each Each installation
Luminaire
701 - Focusing - 1 per each Each installation
Installation
701 Mast Installation - Pole Position and Plumb - 1 per each Each installation

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
- Orientation - 1 per each Each installation

801 Footings Geometrics Footing Dimensions - 1 per each Each post/pier

Plan Dimensions - 1 per Abutment 1 per Abutment site

Abutment
801 Geometrics
Protection
Stone Dimensions - 1 per load 1 per Load

Dry Density Ratio WA 134.1 Table 201A-1 per Lot -

Construction Moisture
Bridge Compaction - End Product WA 110.1 or 110.2 Table 201A-2 per Lot -
Content
801 Foundations and
Bridge Backfill Optimum Moisture Content WA 133.1 or 133.2 2 per Lot The mean shall be taken to represent the Lot

Geometrics Rural - - - As necessary to meet the specified tolerances

Cross Section and Height - 1 per 25 m 1 cross section per 25 m

Wall (including
801 Geometrics
footing)
Position and Line - 1 per 50 m Every 50 m

Geometrics Panel Dimensions/Finish - 1 per each Each

Particle Size Distribution - 1 per Abutment 1 per Abutment

Resistivity - 1 per Abutment 1 per Abutment

Backfill Supplied by the
Mechanically pH - 1 per Abutment 1 per Abutment
Contractor
802 Stabilised Earth
Walls Dissolved Salts - 1 per Abutment 1 per Abutment

Panel Line/Level/Plumb - 1 per 5 m Every 5 m

Loading - 1 per Bridge 1 per Bridge

Polymeric Reinforcing Strips
Supplied by the Contractor
Exposure to Water - 1 per Bridge 1 per Bridge

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
Site Damage - 1 per Bridge 1 per Bridge

UV Exposure - 1 per Bridge 1 per Bridge

Temperature - 1 per Bridge 1 per Bridge

1 per 20 m3 or part thereof
(1 test if less than 20 m3)
Where concrete batch plant facilities are used
Consistency AS 1012.3.1 1 per 20 m3
Structural Structural Concrete outside the Metropolitan area, a slump test
820 shall be carried out on each truck delivering
Concrete Supplied by the Contractor
concrete to site
1 per 20 m3 or part thereof
Strength AS 1012 Parts 8 & 9 1 per 20 m3
(1 test if less than 20 m3)
AS 2758.1 (Settlement
Clay and Fine Silt 1 per 2 months -
Method)
Organic Impurities other
AS 2758.1 1 per 2 months -
than Sugar
Fine Aggregate
820 Properties Particle Size Distribution AS 2758.2 1 per month -
(Concrete)
Water Absorption - 1 per 6 months -

Petrographic Examination ASTM C295 & AS 1141.65 1 per source -

Particle Size Distribution AS 2758.1 1 per week Weekly

Water Absorption - 1 per 6 months 6 Monthly

Coarse
820 Aggregate Properties Part 2 of Report No. TR3 by
(Concrete) Reactive Alkali the Cement & Concrete 1 per source 1 per source material per Contract
Association of New Zealand
Petrographic Examination ASTM C295 & AS 1141.65 1 per source -

820 Water Properties MRWA Test Method WA 910.1 1 per month -

820 Concrete Trial - Consistency (Slump Test) AS 1012 Part 3 - - Refer Specification 820
Mixes

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
Strength AS 1012 Part 3 - - Refer Specification 820

Dimensions - 1 per each Each

829 Parapet Panels Geometrics
Line/Level - 1 per 5 m Every 5 m

Radiographic Testing AS 1544 - - Refer Specification 830

Visual Inspection AS 1544 - - Refer Specification 830

Welding Steel
Beams; Road Magnetic Particles AS 1544 - - Refer Specification 830
Safety Barrier Welding Supplied by the
830
Systems and Contractor
Traffic Barriers for Inspection AS 1544 - - Refer Specification 830
Structures
Dye Penetration Test AS 1544 - - Refer Specification 830

Ultrasonic Testing AS 1544 - - Refer Specification 830

1 per m2 Refer to Appendix C of AS/NZS 2312.2

Galvanising Supplied by the
835 Galvanising Thickness AS/NZS 2312.2 6 per m
Contractor
- 4 per post
per m2 for flat
1 Refer Specification 835
surface
per m for hand
Paintwork Supplied by the 6 Refer Specification 835
835 Paintwork Dry Film Thickness AS 1580 or BS 3900 railing panels
Contractor
per m for guard
4
railings Refer Specification 835

4 per post Refer Specification 835

Elastomeric Elastomeric Bearings Described in Specification

860 Compression - - Refer Specification 860
Bearings Supplied by the Contractor 860

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
Stability - - - Refer Specification 860

Proof Loading - - - Refer Specification 860

Stiffness - - - Refer Specification 860

Pot Bearings Supplied by Described in Specification
860 Pot Bearings Refer Specification 860
the Contractor 860
Spherical Sphereical Bearings Described in Specification
860 Refer Specification 860
Bearings Supplied by the Contractor 860
1 per 20 m3 or part thereof
(1 test if less than 20 m3)
Where concrete batch plant facilities are used
Consistency AS 1012.3.1 1 per 20 m3
General Concrete Supplied outside the Metropolitan area, a slump test
901 General Concrete shall be carried out on each truck delivering
by the Contractor
concrete to site
1 per 20 m3 or part thereof
Strength AS 1012 Parts 8 & 9 1 per 20 m3
(1 test if less than 20 m3)
903 Fencing Geometrics Position and Line - 1 per 20 m Every 20 m

903 Fence Post/Pier Geometrics Verticality - 1 per each Each Post/Pier

Refer Specification 903
905 Limestone Blocks - - 1 per 200 blocks 1 per 200 blocks
Clause 903.22
Dry Film Thickness ASTM D6132 1 per m2 1 per every m2 for each surface panel painted
Anti-Graffiti
Coating Anti-graffiti Supplied by the
908 Dry Film Thickness AS/NZS 1580 1 per surface 1 per surface less than 1 m2
Systems / Contractor
Paintwork 1 per every 25 m2 for each coating system
Adhesion - 1 per 25 m2
layer
NA Duct Markers Geometrics Position, Height, Plumb - 1 per each -

Dry Density Ratio WA 134.1 Table 201A-1 per Lot -

Construction Moisture
NA Sheeting Compaction - End Product WA 110.1 or 110.2 Table 201A-2 per Lot -
Content
Optimum Moisture Content WA 133.1 or 133.2 3 per Lot -

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Specification Conformance Assessment Test Method Minimum Frequency Note(s)
Element
Particle Size Distribution WA 115.2 3 per Lot -

Layer Depth - 6 per Lot -

Geometrics Rural - - - As necessary to meet the specified tolerances

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ANNEXURE 201B
IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY

In accordance with the requirements of the Contract for product identification and
traceability, Traceability shall apply to:

1 Structural Concrete The trace shall start at the batching plant

at the start of manufacture.
2 Concrete – General Works The trace shall start at the batching plant
at the start of manufacture.
3 Welding for fabrication of steel The trace shall start at the point of
beams manufacture.
4 Prestressing Cables The trace shall start at the point of
manufacture
5 Bridge Bearings The trace shall start at the point of
manufacture
6 Asphalt/Bitumen The trace shall start at the
asphalt/bitumen supplier
7 Paints (including anti-graffiti The trace shall start at the point of
coatings) manufacture
8 Contractor supplied pavement The trace shall start at the point of
materials manufacture
9 Guideposts The trace shall start at the point of
manufacture

1. The boundaries of each Lot of asphalt placed shall be recorded using Main
Roads chainages and SLK’s.
2. The location of asphalt represented by each grading and Marshall property
test result shall be recorded in terms of these identified Lots.

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ANNEXURE 201C
MONITORING AND MEASUREMENT OF PROCESSES

1. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with the requirements of the Contract for control of production and service
provision, the Contractor shall develop detailed process descriptions/procedures for the
following processes.

1.1 ROADWORKS
a) Clearing, Topsoil Removal and Respreading
b) Embankment Foundation Compaction
c) Earthworks and Excavation (Including Rock)
d) Pits and Quarries, Clearing, Topsoil Removal, Overburden Removal
e) Embankment Construction including Selected Fill
f) Subgrade Preparation
g) Sub-base Construction
h) Basecourse Construction
i) Cement Stabilisation of Basecourse
j) Road Safety Barrier Systems

1.2 DRAINAGE
a) Culvert Installation
b) Backfill to Conduits, Pipes, Box Culverts and Grids
c) Culvert Base Slabs and End Treatment Construction

1.3 MISCELLANEOUS ROADWORKS

a) Fencing

1.4 BRIDGEWORKS
a) Fabrication and Erection of Steel Beams
b) Manufacture of Precast Prestressed Concrete Beams
c) Concrete Manufacture, Transport, Placing and Curing
d) Bridge Foundation Compaction
e) Mechanically Stabilised Earth Abutments
f) Falsework Construction
g) Formwork Construction
h) Reinforcement Installation

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i) Supply, Fabrication and Surface Treatment of Bridge Balustrades and

Traffic Barriers for Structures
j) Surface Finishes to Concrete
k) Prestressing Cables: Installation, Stressing and Grouting
l) Protective Treatment for Steel Surfaces
m) Manufacture and Installation of Bearings
n) Installation of Shear Keys
o) Installation of Expansion Joints
p) Pile Driving
q) Abutment Protection
r) Limestone Retaining Walls

1.5 ELECTRICAL

a) Lighting Pole Manufacturing, Base and Pole Installation

b) Conduits and Cable Pit and Electrical Cabling Installation
c) Telephone Foundation Installation

1.6 CRUSHED ROCK PRODUCTS

a) Source Rock Production
b) Crushed Products - Production and Stockpiling
c) Preparation of Conforming Products Stockpile

1.7 BITUMINOUS SURFACING

a) Preparation of Surface
b) Prime, Primerseal and Seal
c) Rubberised Seal
d) Asphalt Production and Laying - to demonstrate that manufacturing
processes are under control, the Contractor must address the following
aspects with appropriate documentation or procedures.

1.7.1 Aggregate Control

a) Supplier to have quality system to AS/NZS ISO 9001.
b) Contractor to audit suppliers’ Quality System and product.
c) Incoming inspection to include examination of documentation
demonstrating required level of NATA endorsed testing carried out by
supplier. These records are to be available to the Superintendent.
d) Product identification and traceability to be maintained.

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e) Action plans to correct non-conformances to be documented.

f) Storage and stockpiling at asphalt plant should allow for:
(i) all incoming material to be separately stockpiled until conformance is
verified;
(ii) separate storage for each size and type, with appropriate
identification;
(iii) preparation and maintenance of stockpile floor (e.g. concrete);
(iv) measures to prevent contamination;
(v) accountability and traceability for product movement;
(vi) action plan to correct non-conformances; and
(vii) non-conformance limits to be established for properties not given
limits in Specification (e.g. PSD).

1.7.2 Bitumen Control

a) Incoming inspection to include:
(i) examination of appropriate documentation given producer
certification; and
(ii) checking of load and bitumen temperature on delivery.
b) Separate identified storage for each class of bitumen.
c) Continuous recording of temperature in the ring (production) line.

1.7.3 Control of Hydrated Lime and Other Materials

a) Inspection of documentation demonstrating conformance certification from
supplier.
b) Appropriate separate and dry storage for hydrated lime and any other filler.

1.7.4 Asphalt Production by Continuous Plants

The process control procedures shall address the following:

a) Aggregate Cold Feed (including Filler)
(i) documentation of proportions of and PSD limits for each component
required
(ii) calibration of the feed system of each component over the full range
of material feed rates
(iii) regular monitoring of moisture content determinations on feed
aggregate with action plan for adjustment of feed rate
(iv) visual inspection of feeds (4/day)
b) Bitumen Feed
(i) calibration of bitumen feed over full range of feed rates and
temperatures
(ii) regular documented checks on bitumen feed rate at operating
temperature (1/week)
(iii) establishment of conformance limits for feed rates
(iv) establishment of action plans in event of non-conformance
c) Mixing
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(i) continuous recording of mix discharge temperature

(ii) regular testing of particle coating (AS/NZS 2891.11- weekly)
(iii) regular testing of moisture content (AS/NZS 2891.10 - weekly)
(iv) establishment of action plan in event of non-conformance
d) Storage and Delivery
(i) duration of storage at plant to be recorded
(ii) delivery truck cleanliness to be checked
(iii) check that mix is covered during delivery
(iv) temperature on delivery to be tested in accordance with testing
schedule (attached)
e) Final Inspection and Testing
Conformance testing shall be carried out in accordance with the testing
schedule for each Lot. A Lot is defined as one day's production of a
specified mix type or less if changes are made which result in the creation
of a new Lot. All test reports shall be NATA endorsed and reported to the
Superintendent as a conformance record. When a non-conformance is
detected its disposition shall be in accordance with documented
procedures.

1.7.5 Asphalt Production by Batch Plants

a) Aggregate Cold Feed
As for continuous plants (4(i)).
b) Screening and Storage in Hot Bins
(i) description of bin and screen monitoring process;
(ii) action plan for correcting problems.
NB: A description of current practice should be sufficient.
c) Proportioning
(i) documentation of proportions of each hot bin component required
and PSD limits for each component;
(ii) calibration of aggregate weigh bin over full range;
(iii) regular documented checking of weighing;
(iv) recording of mass of each component for each batch mixed;
(v) calibration of bitumen weigh bucket or metering device over full
range;
(vi) regular documented checking of bitumen weighing;
(vii) recording of mass of bitumen in each batch;
(viii) recording of the discharge temperature of each batch;
(ix) regular testing of particle coating (AS/NZS 2891.11 weekly);
(x) regular testing of moisture content (AS/NZS 2891.10 weekly);
(xi) establishment of conformance limits and non-conformance action
plans.
d) Storage and Delivery
As for continuous plants (4(iv)).
e) Final Inspection and Testing

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As for continuous plants (4(v)).

1.7.6 Asphalt Placing and Compaction

The installation phase of the Contract will be described by a documented

process description which will need to cover the following aspects where
relevant:
a) Identification of Lots for placing and traceability of material
b) Traffic control measures
c) Transport of asphalt from plant to site
d) Preparation of surface
e) Application of tack coat
f) Placing of material, including joints
g) Compaction
h) Inspection and testing covering in situ density and geometric requirements
i) Protection of work

1.8 Pavement Marking

a) Road Surface Preparation
b) Road Marking Paint Application
c) Glass Bead Application
d) Retroreflective Raised Pavement Markers

2.0 Documented Process Descriptions

The process descriptions shall address, but not be limited to, the following:
a) the sequence of operations;
b) the types of equipment required, its maintenance, calibration etc;
c) any special working environment aspects;
d) competency and skills of personnel;
e) the work methods;
f) materials to be used;
g) division of work into Lots;
h) characteristics, tolerances and workmanship standards to be met;
i) inspection, test and control points;
j) how the process will be monitored to ensure its continuing suitability; and
k) records to be maintained.

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Prescribed customer requirements shall also be explicitly addressed.

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ANNEXURE 201D

VALIDATION OF PROCESSES FOR PRODUCTION AND SERVICE PROVISION

1. SPECIAL PROCESS PROCEDURES

1.1 In accordance with the requirements of the Contract for validation of processes
for production and service provision, procedures shall be prepared for the following
processes:

1.1.1 Surveying
a) Compliance with the criteria detailed in Specification SERIES 100 -
SURVEY INFORMATION.
b) Monitoring, verification and validation of ALL survey activities undertaken
to meet the requirements of the Contract.
c) Survey records of observations and calculation undertaken for verification
of Lot conformance.
d) Survey equipment.

1.1.2 Prestressing

1.1.3 Galvanising

1.1.4 Structural Concrete

1.1.5 Welding

1.1.6 Steel Fabrication

1.1.7 Painting

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ANNEXURE 201E
REQUIREMENTS FOR SELECTED CRITICAL SUBCONTRACTS
ANNEXURE 201 E(1)

Suppliers for the following critical products or materials must have Third Party Certification of
their Quality Management System to AS/NZS ISO 9001 relevant to the process, for the
manufacture and supply of:

 Aggregate

 Bitumen stabilised limestone

 Bitumen products

 Concrete products, including culverts and culvert end treatment

 Drainage structures (including manholes and gullies)

 Limestone (Subbase) and Limestone Blocks

 Crushed Rock Base

 Signs

 Steel fabrication

 Steel reinforcing

 Structural Components for Bridges including, but not limited to, beams, bearings,
expansion joints and piles

 Road marking materials

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REQUIREMENTS FOR SELECTED CRITICAL SUBCONTRACTS

ANNEXURE 201 E (2)

Subcontractors for the following critical processes must have Third Party Certification of their
Quality Management System to AS/NZS ISO 9001 relevant to the process for the
installation, placement or construction of:

 Asphalt

 Cement stabilisation of pavements/Lime stabilisation of Pavements /Bitumen

stabilisation of pavements

 Electrical Installation (including lighting, traffic signals & ITS installations)

 Road marking

 Prestressing / post tensioning

 Prime, Primer Seal, Seal, Reseal and Enrichment

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ANNEXURE F
CALIBRATION OF NUCLEAR MOISTURE/DENSITY METERS

1. Nuclear Moisture/Density Meters (NDM) must be calibrated in accordance with

WA 135.1 on standard blocks. The standard blocks shall be calibrated in
accordance with WA 2040.1 or AS 1289.5.8.5.

2. The Contractor’s NDM must be calibrated to an appropriate range between 1.4 to

3.05 t/m³ to suit the material being tested in the Contract. The normal density
operating range is 1.4 to 2.65 t/m³ and the extended density operating range is
2.65 to 3.05 t/m³. Calibration for the extended density operating range is only
required where materials with very high in situ density are used, such as in the
Pilbara Region.

3. The NDM must have current density calibrations for the 75 mm, 100 mm, 125
mm, 150 mm, 175 mm, 200 mm, 225 mm, 250 mm and 300 mm direct
transmission (DT) modes. The NDM must be compatible with the normal
operating procedures and test methods of Main Roads Western Australia.

4. The operational performance of the NDM must be checked in accordance with

WA 2040.2. The operational consistency of the NDM must be determined in
accordance with WA 135.2. The consistency of the NDM must be determined at
the commencement of the Contract and at a maximum of monthly intervals
thereafter, using one or more consistency blocks provided by the Contractor.
The Contractor must provide details of these blocks and their location to the
Superintendent.

5. The DT mode (depth of probe) to be used for each in situ density test undertaken
must be stated in the appropriate ITP(s).

6. The depth of probe must be the maximum depth of the nine calibrations listed
above that can be accommodated within the layer at the time of testing, taking
specified construction tolerances into account (e.g. 150 mm for a 165 mm
pavement layer).

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SPECIFICATION 201 GUIDANCE NOTES

DELETE THESE GUIDANCE NOTES FROM FINAL DOCUMENT AFTER USING FOR
REFERENCE

All edits to downloaded TDP documents shall be tracked (most word processing software
allows this to be done automatically). Deletions shall be struck through e.g. example.
Insertions shall be in italics e.g. example. If all information relating to a clause is deleted
then the clause number should be retained and the words "NOT USED" should be inserted.

The proposed documents with tracked changes shall be submitted to the Project Manager
for review, prior to printing the final batch of documents. When this final printing is carried
out, the tracked changes option is to be turned off.

The Custodian of this specification is the Manager Contracts

1. ANNEXURE 201A TESTING

The list of minimum testing frequencies shown in Clause 2 must be appropriately amended
to suit the requirements of the Contract.

2. ANNEXURE 201B IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY

The list of elements must be appropriately amended to suit the requirements of the particular
works.

3. ANNEXURE 201C MONITORING AND MEASUREMENT OF PROCESSES

The list of processes must be amended to suit the requirements of the particular works.

4. ANNEXURE 201D VALIDATION OF PROCESSES FOR PRODUCTION AND

SERVICE PROVISION

The list of elements must be appropriately amended to suit the requirements of the particular
works.

5. ANNEXURE 201E REQUIREMENT FOR SELECTED CRITICAL

SUBCONTRACTS

The list of elements must be appropriately amended to suit the requirements of the particular
works.

Annexure E1 lists the requirements for the manufacture and supply of selected critical
subcontracts while Annexure E2 lists the requirements for the manufacture, supply and/or
installation/placement of selected critical subcontracts.

6. ANNEXURE F CALIBRATION OF NUCLEAR DENSITY METERS

7. AS-BUILT INFORMATION

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If as built information other than that detailed at Clause 201.11 (“Control of Documented
Information and Records”) is required, then that additional information will need to be added
to the CONTRACT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Section of the Specification.

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CONTRACT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO ADD OR DELETE

The following clauses are to be placed under the CONTRACT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
as required.

NONE AT THIS TIME.

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SPECIFICATION AMENDMENT CHECKLIST

Specification: 201 – QUALITY MANAGEMENT Revision No: ______
Project Manager: Name: _______________Signature: _____________Date:________

Checked By: Name: _______________Signature: _______________Date:________

Contract No: _______Contract Description: __________________________________

ITEM DESCRIPTION SIGN

OFF
Note: All changes/amendments must be shown in Tracked Change mode until
approved.
1. Project Manager has reviewed Specification and identified
Additions and Amendments.
2. CONTRACT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS addressed? –
Contract specific materials/products/clauses added? (Refer
Specification Guidance Notes for guidance).
3. Any unlisted Materials/Products proposed and approved by the
Project Manager? – if “Yes” provide details at 16.
4. Standard Clauses amended? – MUST SEEK approval from
Manager Contracts.
5. Clause deletions shown as ‘NOT USED’.
6. Appropriate INSPECTION & TESTING parameters included in
Spec 201 (Test Methods, Minimum Testing Frequencies
verified).
7. ANNEXURES completed (Refer Specification Guidance Notes).
8. HANDOVER and AS- BUILT requirements addressed.
9. Main Roads Estimates Manager has approved changes to SMM.
10. Project Manager certifies completed Specification reflects intent
of the design.
11. Completed Specification – independent verification arranged by
Project Manager
12. Project Manager’s review completed.
13. SPECIFICATION GUIDANCE NOTES deleted.
14. TABLE OF CONTENTS updated.
15. FOOTER updated with Document No., Contract No. and
Contract Name.
16. Supporting information prepared and submitted to Project
Manager.
Further action necessary:

Signed: (Project Manager) Date: _______________

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