QAP Inspectors issue reports to guide the construction team on recommended practices, specifications, site conditions, installer qualifications and quality control through the duration of the project. To do this the QA Inspector references the Floor Covering Reference Manual of Canada and or manufacturer installation guidelines for the products specified by the consultant.
To include the Quality Assurance Program (QAP) on a project, QAP must be specified into the construction documents under the relevant section/s prior to tender.
The following specification is provided for use by the design (specifying) consultant...
The following specification is provided for use by the design (specifying) consultant...
Project name. Section:
1.0 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. QUALITY ASSURANCE
.1 All Work described in this Section is included under the Quality Assurance Program (QAP) of the National Floor Covering Association (NFCA), as detailed in the latest (online) edition of the Floor Covering Reference Manual of Canada (www.floorcoveringreferencemanual.com) and will be reviewed in accordance with QAP requirements therein by an Inspection Agency assigned by the Accredited Quality Assurance (AQA) Provider. The cost of the Quality Assurance provider is to be paid for by the building owner.
.2 Contact the Quality Assurance Program provider for costs and any clarifications prior to submitting a bid.
.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 The cost of a 100%, two year, Maintenance Bond is to be carried under the project by the flooring contractor.
.5 On award of contract, request a QA Review Form (Part A04A) and submit prior to ordering materials.
.6 Qualification of installers performing all work shall meet the requirements detailed in PART A05 Trade Qualifications in the latest edition of the NFCA Floor covering Reference Manual.
1.0 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. QUALITY ASSURANCE
.1 All Work described in this Section is included under the Quality Assurance Program (QAP) of the National Floor Covering Association (NFCA), as detailed in the latest (online) edition of the Floor Covering Reference Manual of Canada (www.floorcoveringreferencemanual.com) and will be reviewed in accordance with QAP requirements therein by an Inspection Agency assigned by the Accredited Quality Assurance (AQA) Provider. The cost of the Quality Assurance provider is to be paid for by the building owner.
.2 Contact the Quality Assurance Program provider for costs and any clarifications prior to submitting a bid.
.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 The cost of a 100%, two year, Maintenance Bond is to be carried under the project by the flooring contractor.
.5 On award of contract, request a QA Review Form (Part A04A) and submit prior to ordering materials.
.6 Qualification of installers performing all work shall meet the requirements detailed in PART A05 Trade Qualifications in the latest edition of the NFCA Floor covering Reference Manual.
Note: If the Quality Assurance Program (QAP) is not wanted on the project then use the following language:
.1 All preparation, materials and workmanship shall be in strict accordance with NFCA requirements as detailed in the latest (online) edition of the NFCA Floor Covering Reference Manual of Canada, (www.floorcoveringreferencemanual.com) and the material manufacturer’s written recommendations for conditions of work and guarantee periods stated.
.2 Companies specializing in performing work of this section shall have a minimum three (3) years documented experience.
.1 All preparation, materials and workmanship shall be in strict accordance with NFCA requirements as detailed in the latest (online) edition of the NFCA Floor Covering Reference Manual of Canada, (www.floorcoveringreferencemanual.com) and the material manufacturer’s written recommendations for conditions of work and guarantee periods stated.
.2 Companies specializing in performing work of this section shall have a minimum three (3) years documented experience.