After QC testing has begun, a thorough examination must be made of the test
reports submitted to ascertain that: - ANS• Reports are being submitted for all tests
performed,
• Reports are complete and accurate, and
• Failing tests must be retested and cross referenced to the original failing test.
Before testing begins, the following questions should be answered and verified against the
approved QC Plan - ANS• Has all required testing been identified?
• Are test reporting requirements understood?
• Have laboratory facilities and testing equipment been verified as acceptable?
• Are laboratory personnel qualified?
• Has the calibration of equipment been verified as accurate?
• Is there a procedure for documenting corrective steps?
Failing Tests - ANSmust be reported to the government and a course of
action identified to correct the issue.
Importance of Testing - ANSIf tests are not performed properly, there are many construction
procedures and materials that cannot be confirmed as adequate. Visual observation alone is
insufficient.
Procedures - ANSThe contractor must outline proposed "testing procedures" as defined in
Section 01 45 00.00 10 and/or Section 01 45 00.00 20 in the QC Plan. These proposed
procedures must be discussed at the Coordination Meeting or the Mutual Understanding
Meeting.
The contractor must provide a list of required control tests and specify whether
the tests are to be performed by an independent, approved testing laboratory, or
using their own personnel and facilities.
Regardless of which method of testing the contractor uses, they are required to
assure that specified laboratory procedures are used and that laboratory facilities
are certified.
QA tests - ANSare unannounced sporadic tests that repeat QC tests. QA testing can be
performed
by:
• Government personnel using the contractor's equipment and facilities,
• An independent testing laboratory, or
• A field office, district, or division government laboratory.
Test Tracking System - ANSthe contractor must establish and maintain a system to track
verification, control and acceptance tests. Each planned test type and frequency must be
entered into the tracking system prior to beginning work. Results and dates of individual
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