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NFCA floor inspection services represent industry standards detailed in the Floor Covering Reference Manual of Canada, and product manufacturers installation guide lines.
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There are two types of floor inspection service available through NFCA:
1. Post (or mid stage) installation inspection.
2. Quality Assurance Program (QAP). Commercial projects.
1. Post (or mid stage) 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
  • A conclusion and recommendations (where possible)
  • For inspection costs call our office at 1 604.371.0137 (Note inspector travel and accommodation, if necessary, are extra)
  • Submitted reports are available to all parties after 7 days.
  • Inspections are non destructive.
  • 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 or mid installation inspection, download and complete the appropriate form. For costs and details call our office at 604 371 0137.
carpet_inspection_request_form_copy.pdf
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hardwood_inspection_request_form.pdf
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laminate_inspection_request_form.pdf
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other_floor_type_inspection_request_form.pdf
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resilient_inspection_request_form_copy_-_copy.pdf
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sub-floor_inspection_request_form.pdf
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2. Quality Assurance Program (QAP).
QAP is a specifiable inspection service that is included in the construction documents for larger commercial projects. Once approved, a certified floor inspector is assigned to the stay in touch with a project from start to finish. This involves holding a pre-installation site meeting, inspecting the project site and issuing a series of reports through the duration of the project.

The reports include:
  • 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 environmental conditions and product acclimation.
  • Review of installer qualifications and workmanship.
  • Confirmation that specified products are on site.
  • Confirmation the flooring contractors’ bonding requirement is met.

Further details:
  • ​Inspectors are trained and certified.
  • Inspector supports all construction parties with independent opinion.
  • To meet NFCA Quality Assurance Program requirements, flooring contractors must supply a 2 year, 100% maintenance bond.
  • The flooring contractor will be required to supply installers who meet NFCA Trade Qualification standards.
  • Costs for this inspection service are 5% of the total flooring contract up to $200,000, then a sliding scale applies (see design spec and full cost download below).
  • If necessary, inspector travel and accommodation are extra.
  • Inspections are non-destructive.
  • Inspectors do not perform ASTM moisture tests. Inspectors review 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 ceramamic, contact the Tile, Terrazo and Marble Association of Canada, via www.ttmac.com​

Downloads

Quality Assurance Program consultants specification and cost:
nfca_and_qap_specification_2020.pdf
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Request for Review form (to initiate QAP)
qap_request_for_review_form.01[1].pdf
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