2019-219-E AMS - ECS Southeast construction materials testing for SHSC

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DocuSign Envelope ID:34CC7277-FDAE-4FDE-B006-5BD22283431D ECS SOUTHEAST, LLP Cold Formed Metal Framing—Chapter 17,Section 1704.4 • Observe approved structural materials including framing members, screws, bolts and weld filler metals are used during fabrication and construction. • Observe cold formed framing connections for compliance with approved construction documents. • Perform continuous or periodic visual and nondestructive examination of welded connections for compliance with approved construction documents. • Submit written reports detailing our activities and findings. Structural Steel—Chapter 17,Section 1704.2 and 3 • Visit the fabrication shop to review fabrication and quality control procedures. (Unless pre- approved per AWS and Structural Engineer of Record) • Observe mill test reports and piece markings on structural members, high-strength bolts and nuts, and welding electrodes to verify conformance with the project drawings and specifications. • Perform visual observation of the welded connections. Fillet welds shall be observed for proper size and length. • Observation of high strength bolts for compliance with project drawings and specifications. • Observe steel framing and bracing to verify conformance with the project structural drawings. • Observe metal decking materials for type and gauge compliance with project specifications. • Provide documentation of events in the field and notify the appropriate personnel upon recognition of deficiencies. Perform the following periodic/continuous inspections as related to on-site structural steel erection and welded connections: o Continuous observation of following welded connections: ■ Complete and partial penetration groove welds ■ Multi-pass fillet welds ■ Single pass fillet welds exceeding 5/16 inches ■ Periodic observation of following welded connections ■ Single pass fillet welds 5/16 inches or less ■ Floor and roof deck welds o Perform ultrasonic or radiation testing to determine quality continuously observed welds as required by approved construction documents. Structural Masonry—Chapter 17,Section 1704.5 and 1708.1 • Provide continuous observations of general masonry construction (cell cleanliness, grout lift height, on-site mixing/proportioning of mortar and/or grout, consolidation of grout, etc.). • Observe that masonry contractor is checking the wall for plumbness. • Observe anchorages and reinforcing steel prior to concrete placement to confirm bar size, grade of steel, lap splices, clearances, support methods, and cleanliness. • Observe that contractor is installing embed materials in general accordance with the plans and specifications. • Document the general construction of mortarjoints. • Document the size and type of masonry units. ECS Proposal 06:21261 Page 14