How do I know if the Quality Assurance Program is specified?
Two items must be referenced by the specification writer:
1. The NFCA Floor Covering Reference Manual.
2. The Quality Assurance Program.
Below is an example of how the QAP can appear in a typical specification:
Two items must be referenced by the specification writer:
1. The NFCA Floor Covering Reference Manual.
2. The Quality Assurance Program.
Below is an example of how the QAP can appear in a typical specification:
Project name. Section 09 65 00 Resilient Flooring
1.3 REFERENCES
.1 CAN/ULC-S102.2-10 – Standard Method of test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor coverings and Miscellaneous Materials and Assemblies.
.2 ASTM F141-12 – Standard Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings.
.3 ASTM F386-11 – Standard Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Materials Having Flat Surfaces.
.4 ASTM F710-11 – Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring.
.5 Floor Covering Reference Manual issued by National Floor Covering Association of Canada.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
.1 All Work described in this Section is included under the Quality Assurance Program of NFCA (National Floor Covering Association), and will be reviewed in accordance with QA program requirements by an Inspection Agency assigned by the Accredited Quality Assurance (AQA) Provider. The cost of this Program will be included in the cost of this work.
.2 All preparation, materials, and workmanship will be in accordance with NFCA requirements and material manufacturer’s written recommendations and detail requirements for conditions of work and guarantee periods stated.
.3 Any preparation, materials, and workmanship that do not meet NFCA requirements will be replaced in accordance with Quality Assurance requirements without any additional cost to the Owner.
.4 Contact Quality Assurance Program provider for any clarifications prior to submitting a bid.
.5 On award of contract, request a QA Review Form (Part A04A) and submit prior to ordering materials.
1.3 REFERENCES
.1 CAN/ULC-S102.2-10 – Standard Method of test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor coverings and Miscellaneous Materials and Assemblies.
.2 ASTM F141-12 – Standard Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings.
.3 ASTM F386-11 – Standard Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Materials Having Flat Surfaces.
.4 ASTM F710-11 – Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring.
.5 Floor Covering Reference Manual issued by National Floor Covering Association of Canada.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
.1 All Work described in this Section is included under the Quality Assurance Program of NFCA (National Floor Covering Association), and will be reviewed in accordance with QA program requirements by an Inspection Agency assigned by the Accredited Quality Assurance (AQA) Provider. The cost of this Program will be included in the cost of this work.
.2 All preparation, materials, and workmanship will be in accordance with NFCA requirements and material manufacturer’s written recommendations and detail requirements for conditions of work and guarantee periods stated.
.3 Any preparation, materials, and workmanship that do not meet NFCA requirements will be replaced in accordance with Quality Assurance requirements without any additional cost to the Owner.
.4 Contact Quality Assurance Program provider for any clarifications prior to submitting a bid.
.5 On award of contract, request a QA Review Form (Part A04A) and submit prior to ordering materials.
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