Inspections

1. Post installation Inspection

• One report is issued.
• Inspectors are trained and certified.
• A review of indoor site conditions.
• A review of product specifications.
• Comments on product performance and installation quality.
• For inspection costs, fill out the relevant inspection request form below (note inspector travel and accommodation, if necessary, are extra).
• Report available to other involved parties upon request 7 business days after report issued.
• Inspector does not perform destructive investigation or testing.
• The inspector is the only person allowed to use recording devices during the inspection.
• ​Payment for an inspection is taken upfront. Once received with the completed ‘Request Form’, the inspector will be assigned and contact the necessary parties.

To request a post installation inspection, download and complete the appropriate form. For details call our office at 604-371-0137

2. Quality Assurance Program (QAP)

QAP is a specifiable inspection service that is included in the construction documents for larger commercial projects. When QAP is initiated prior to installation startup, a certified floor inspector is assigned to the project and will work with the construction team from start to finish.

This involves:

• Review of flooring plans and specifications.
• Review of substrate moisture and alkalinity testing reports (provided by a third party, certified testing agency).
• Review of site indoor environmental conditions and product acclimation.
• Review of installer qualifications.
• Confirmation that specified products are on site.
• Confirmation that the flooring contractor will provide a 2-year, 100% maintenance bond.

Further details:

• ​Assigned inspectors are trained and certified.
• Inspectors support all construction parties equally with independent opinion.
• The flooring contractor will be required to supply installers who meet NFCA Trade Qualification standards.
• Cost for the QAP can be found in the PDF below.
• If necessary, inspector travel and accommodation are extra.
• Inspections are non-destructive.
• Inspectors review and verify test results (provided by others).
• Inspectors observe and report only, review specifications and issue comment and advice where possible. Inspectors do not recommend products or price estimates.
• Floor covering types included: Carpet, resilient, hardwood, laminate, bamboo, cork. Sub-floors and environmental site conditions are also included. For tile, stone and ceramic, contact the Tile, Terrazzo and Marble Association of Canada, via www.ttmac.com.
• For more information, call our office at 604-371-0137.

NFCA Quality Assurance Program – How Can it Benefit your Project?

Click here to read our brochure.

For Quality Assurance Program Consultants Specification and Costs, download this file:

2024_nfca_and_qap_short-specification

Request For Review Form

A04A-QA Program-Request for Review-2024