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9/2/2020 <br /> <br /> 014000 - 2 <br />E. Source Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed at the source, e.g., plant, <br />mill, factory, or shop. <br />F. Field Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed on-site for installation of <br />the Work and for completed Work. <br />G. Testing Agency: An entity engaged to perform specific tests, inspections, or both. Testing <br />laboratory shall mean the same as testing agency. <br />H. Installer/Applicator/Erector: Contractor or another entity engaged by Contractor as an employee, <br />Subcontractor, or Sub-subcontractor, to perform a particular construction operation, including <br />installation, erection, application, and similar operations. <br />1. Use of trade-specific terminology in referring to a trade or entity does not require that <br />certain construction activities be performed by accredited or unionized individuals, or that <br />requirements specified apply exclusively to specific trade(s). <br />I. Experienced: When used with an entity or individual, "experienced" means having successfully <br />completed a minimum of five previous projects similar in nature, size, and extent to this Project; <br />being familiar with special requirements indicated; and having complied with requirements of <br />authorities having jurisdiction. <br />1.4 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS <br />A. Referenced Standards: If compliance with two or more standards is specified and the standards <br />establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, comply <br />with the most stringent requirement. Refer conflicting requirements that are different, but <br />apparently equal, to Architect for a decision before proceeding. <br />B. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be <br />the minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly with the <br />minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits. <br />To comply with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as <br />appropriate, for the context of requirements. Refer uncertainties to Architect for a decision before <br />proceeding. <br />1.5 CONTRACTOR'S QUALITY-CONTROL PLAN <br />A. Quality-Control Plan, General: Submit quality-control plan within 10 days of Notice to Proceed, <br />and not less than five days prior to preconstruction conference. Submit in format acceptable to <br />Architect. Identify personnel, procedures, controls, instructions, tests, records, and forms to be <br />used to carry out Contractor's quality-assurance and quality-control responsibilities. Coordinate <br />with Contractor's construction schedule. <br />B. Quality-Control Personnel Qualifications: Engage qualified full-time personnel trained and <br />experienced in managing and executing quality-assurance and quality-control procedures similar <br />in nature and extent to those required for Project. <br />1. Project quality-control manager may also serve as Project superintendent. <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 7D9ACD4F-8F6C-42B6-9ADB-C60032DB6D03