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DocuSign Envelope ID: B94F2D40-3B3C-47A7-86C2-6F1 B4F92C62C <br /> SECTION 01 40 00 -QUALITY REQUIREMENTS <br /> 7. Entity responsible for performing tests and inspections. <br /> 8. Requirements for obtaining samples. <br /> 9. Unique characteristics of each quality-control service. <br /> E. Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports that include the following: <br /> 1. Date of issue. <br /> 2. Project title and number. <br /> 3. Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency. <br /> 4. Dates and locations of samples and tests or inspections. <br /> 5. Names of individuals making tests and inspections. <br /> 6. Description of the Work and test and inspection method. <br /> 7. Identification of product and Specification Section. <br /> 8. Complete test or inspection data. <br /> 9. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results. <br /> 10. Ambient conditions at time of sample taking and testing and inspecting. <br /> 11. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected Work complies with the Contract Document <br /> requirements. <br /> 12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector. <br /> 13. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting. <br /> F. Permits,Licenses,and Certificates:For Owner's records,submit copies of permits,licenses,certifications,inspection <br /> reports,releases,jurisdictional settlements,notices,receipts for fee payments,judgments,correspondence,records, <br /> and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the <br /> Work. <br /> 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE <br /> A. Fabricator Qualifications:A firm experienced in producing products similar to those indicated for this Project and with <br /> a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units. <br /> B. Factory-Authorized Service Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of manufacturer who is <br /> trained and approved by manufacturer to inspect installation of manufacturer's products that are similar in material, <br /> design, and extent to those indicated for this Project. <br /> C. Installer Qualifications:A firm or individual experienced in installing,erecting,or assembling work similar in material, <br /> design, and extent to that indicated for this Project, whose work has resulted in construction with a record of <br /> successful in-service performance. <br /> D. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing products or systems similar to those indicated for <br /> this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance. <br /> E. Professional Engineer Qualifications:A professional engineer who is legally qualified to practice in jurisdiction where <br /> Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineering services of the kind indicated. Engineering <br /> services are defined as those performed for installations of the system,assembly,or product that are similar to those <br /> indicated for this Project in material, design, and extent. <br /> F. Testing Agency Qualifications: An agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspecting <br /> indicated, as documented by ASTM E 548, and that specializes in types of tests and inspections to be performed. <br /> G. Pre-Construction Testing: Testing agency shall perform pre-construction testing for compliance with specified <br /> requirements for performance and test methods. <br /> 1. Contractor responsibilities include the following: <br /> a. Provide test specimens and assemblies representative of proposed materials and construction. Provide <br /> sizes and configurations of assemblies to adequately demonstrate capability of product to comply with <br /> performance requirements. <br /> b. Submit specimens in a timely manner with sufficient time for testing and analyzing results to prevent <br /> delaying the Work. <br /> c. Fabricate and install test assemblies using installers who will perform the same tasks for Project. <br /> d. When testing is complete, remove assemblies; do not reuse materials on Project. <br /> 2. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Submit a certified written report of each test, inspection, and similar quality- <br /> assurance service to Architect,with copy to Contractor. Interpret tests and inspections and state in each report <br /> whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents. <br /> H. Mockups: Before installing portions of the Work requiring mockups, build mockups for each form of construction and <br /> finish required to comply with the following requirements, using materials indicated for the completed Work: <br /> ©BOOMERANG DESIGN #1835 01 40 00-2 510 Meadowlands Drive,Hillsborough,NC <br /> ORANGE COUNTY,NC 12/07/2018 <br />