Management System
Sample - Selected pages (not a complete plan)
Part 1: Project-Specific Quality Plan
Part 2: Company Quality Manual
Part 3: Submittal Forms
Part 4: Standard Operating Procedures
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PROJECTQUALITYCONTROLPLAN
TABLEOFCONTENTS
A.BackgroundInformation...................................................................................................................8
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Projectname..............................................................................................................................................8
ProjectNumber..........................................................................................................................................8
Projectlocation...........................................................................................................................................8
Projectdescription......................................................................................................................................8
PlanScope..................................................................................................................................................8
PlanOverview.............................................................................................................................................8
B.QualityManagementOrganization,Responsibilities,andAuthority.................................................10
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ProjectQCOrganizationChart..................................................................................................................11
PersonnelQualifications...........................................................................................................................12
QualityResponsibilities............................................................................................................................12
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C.ContractReviewandSubmittals......................................................................................................22
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ContractReviewandApproval.................................................................................................................22
Submittals.................................................................................................................................................22
SubmittalScheduleandLog.....................................................................................................................22
SubmittalReviewandApproval...............................................................................................................22
SubmissiontoCustomer...........................................................................................................................23
CustomerApprovedSubmittals................................................................................................................23
ContractSubmittalSchedule....................................................................................................................23
ContractWarranty....................................................................................................................................23
D.DesignControl................................................................................................................................26
DesignPlan...............................................................................................................................................26
DesignReviews.........................................................................................................................................26
E.ProjectQualitySpecifications..........................................................................................................31
ContractSpecifications.............................................................................................................................31
ApplicableBuildingCodes.........................................................................................................................31
IndustryQualityStandards.......................................................................................................................32
[CompanyName]QualityStandards.........................................................................................................32
ApplicationOfMultipleSourcesOfSpecifications...................................................................................32
F.SubcontractorandSupplierPurchasing............................................................................................34
QualificationofSubcontractorsandSuppliers.........................................................................................34
PurchaseOrderApproval.........................................................................................................................34
QualificationofTestingLaboratories.......................................................................................................35
G.ControlofCustomersuppliedProduct............................................................................................38
H.ProductIdentificationandTraceability............................................................................................39
IdentificationofLotControlledMaterials................................................................................................39
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I.ProcessControls...............................................................................................................................41
ListingofQualityControlledConstructionTasks......................................................................................41
TaskProcessControls...............................................................................................................................41
ProcessControlCoordinationandCommunication.................................................................................42
J.RequiredInspectionsforQualityControlledTasks...........................................................................48
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PreparatorySiteInspection......................................................................................................................48
Materialqualityinspections.....................................................................................................................48
TaskreadyInspections.............................................................................................................................48
WorkinProcessQualityInspections........................................................................................................49
Taskcompletionqualityinspections........................................................................................................49
HoldPointsforIndependentInspections.................................................................................................49
InspectionStatusofConstructionTasks...................................................................................................49
DailyQualityControlReport.....................................................................................................................49
K.RequiredTests................................................................................................................................53
InspectionandTestRegister....................................................................................................................53
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L.ControlofInspection,Measuring,andTestEquipment....................................................................56
M.InspectionandTestStatus.............................................................................................................58
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InspectionandTestStatusofQualityControlledMaterials.....................................................................58
InspectionandTestStatusofProductionTasks.......................................................................................58
InspectionandTestStatus........................................................................................................................58
N.ControlofNonconformances..........................................................................................................61
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MarkingofNonconformancesandObservations.....................................................................................61
ControltheContinuationofWork............................................................................................................61
RecordingofNonconformances...............................................................................................................61
QualityManagerDispositionofNonconformanceReports.....................................................................61
O.CorrectiveandPreventiveAction....................................................................................................65
CorrectiveActions....................................................................................................................................65
PreventiveActions....................................................................................................................................65
P.ControlofQualityRecordsandDocuments.....................................................................................67
DocumentControls...................................................................................................................................67
ProjectQualityRecordPlan......................................................................................................................67
Q.QualityAudits.................................................................................................................................72
ProjectAuditPlan.....................................................................................................................................72
ProjectAuditRequirements.....................................................................................................................72
R.Training..........................................................................................................................................75
ProjectQualityTraining............................................................................................................................75
CustomerTrainingonUseandMaintenance...........................................................................................75
S.ProjectCompletionInspections.......................................................................................................79
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PunchOutQCInspection.........................................................................................................................79
PreFinalCustomerInspection.................................................................................................................79
FinalAcceptanceCustomerInspection....................................................................................................79
T.ServicingandWarranty...................................................................................................................83
U.StatisticalMethods.........................................................................................................................84
V.Forms.............................................................................................................................................85
W.Attachments................................................................................................................................109
X.AdditionalQualityControlRequirements......................................................................................110
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C. CONTRACTREVIEWANDSUBMITTALS
(Ref.ISO10005QualityPlanRequirement5.3)
Thecontractforthisproject,[ProjectName][ProjectNumber],hasbeenreviewed,approved,andsignedbythe
President,ProjectManager,andtheQualityManager.
Fulfillingcustomercontractexpectationsisaprimaryobjectiveofthe[CompanyName]QualitySystem.Toensure
thatcustomerexpectationswillbefulfilled,[CompanyName]clearlydefinestherequirementsforeachcontract
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TheProjectManagerensuresthattheinformationincustomercontractsclearlydefinescustomerexpectations
andthatthenecessarydetailsareprovidedtosetrequirementsforConstruction.
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CONTRACTREVIEWANDAPPROVAL
ThePresidentconductscustomercontractreviewstoensurethat:
Customerrequirementsandspecificationsarecomplete
Customerrequirementsandspecificationsarecompatiblewiththerelevantregulations,[CompanyName]
qualitystandards,andQualitySystemrequirements
[CompanyName]hasthecapabilitytodeliverthecompletedprojectinthetimeallotted
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BeforeConstructionbegins,thePresidentmakessurethatallcontractrequirementsareclearlyunderstood,all
discrepanciesareresolved,andallrequirementsareagreedupon.Oncetheserequirementsaremet,thePresident
signsthecontract.
ListsofdocumentsandrecordsthatwillbesubmittedtothecustomerappearontheSubmittalScheduleandLog
form.TheSubmittalScheduleandLogFormexhibitisincludedinthissubsection.
SUBMITTALSCHEDULEANDLOG
TheProjectManageridentifiessubmittalsthatapplytoaspecificcontractandwhentheyshouldbesubmitted,
including:
Contractrequirementreference(ifapplicable)
Submittaltype:Shopdrawing,productdata,qualityinspectionandtestplan,requestforinformation,or
allowancesandunitprices
Description
Duedateforsubmissiontocustomerby[CompanyName]
Duedateforapprovalbythecustomer.Duedatesmaybeanumberofdaysafteraprojectplan
milestone.
Approvaldate
SUBMITTALREVIEWANDAPPROVAL
TheQualityManagerpreparessubmittalsthatprovideadditionaldetailsofhow[CompanyName]planstocarry
outqualityrelatedaspectsofthecustomercontract,contracttechnicalspecifications,andcontractdrawingsand
reportingofqualityrecordstothecustomer.
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TheQualityManagerlists,schedules,andapprovesallqualityrelatedsubmittalsthatarerequiredbytheproject
includingsubmittalspreparedbysubcontractorsandsuppliers.TheQualityManagermustreviewallsubmittalsfor
compliancewiththerequirementsofthe[CompanyName]QualitySystem.TheQualityManagermustsign
approvalofeachcontractsubmittal.
[CompanyName]extendscompliancetocontractspecificationstoallcustomerapprovedsubmittals.All
[CompanyName]activitiescomplywithcustomerapprovedsubmittals.
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SeeSubmittalFormsexhibitsinthissubsectionforalltheformsthatwillbeusedtosubmitsubmittalsonthis
project.
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TheProjectManagerobtainsthesignatureofanauthorizedcustomerrepresentativeonthesubmittalform.
[CompanyName]extendscompliancetocontractspecificationstocustomerapprovedsubmittals.
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Workintheaffectedareaofapendingsubmittalrequirementdoesnotstartuntilthecustomerapprovesthe
submittal.
Additionaldetailon[CompanyName]policiesandproceduresformanagingsubmittalsappearinQualityManual
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TheProjectManageridentifiessubmittalsthatapplytoaspecificcontractandwhentheyshouldbesubmitted,
including:
Contractrequirementreference(ifapplicable)
Submittaltype:Shopdrawing,productdata,qualityinspectionandtestplan,requestforinformation,or
allowancesandunitprices
Description
Duedateforsubmissiontocustomerby[CompanyName]
Duedateforapprovalbythecustomer.Duedatesmaybeanumberofdaysafteraprojectplan
milestone.
Approvaldate
CONTRACTWARRANTY
TheProjectmanagerensuresthatcustomercontractsclearlyspecifywarrantycoverageincluding:
Scope
Startingdate
Duration
TheProjectManagerensuresthatcustomercontractsalsoclearlyspecifyownerresponsibilityfor:
Restrictionsofuse
Maintenancerequirements
Exclusionsforcustomersuppliedmaterialsorequipment
Timelynotificationofproblems
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Reference/
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Notes
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Submittal
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Date
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Customer
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Contract
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Project Submittals Schedule and Log
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Customer
Approval
Date
D. DESIGNCONTROL
(Ref.ISO10005QualityPlanRequirement5.4)
Designcontrolsareinplacetoassurethequalityofdesignsforthisproject.Adesignplanisusedto
documentthedesigncontrolprocess.TheDesignPlanisincludedasanexhibitinthissubsection.
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Thefirstcontrolpointwillbeofthereviewofdesigninputs.TheDesignManagerwillassurethatall
necessaryinformationisavailabletoperformtherequireddesignwork.TheDesignManagerwillalso
assurethatexpectationsfordesignoutputsarewelldefined.
Intermediatereviewswillbecarriedoutasindicatedonthedesigncontrolplan.Thelastreviewisthe
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ArecordofallreviewswillberecordedontheDesignReviewform.ADesignReviewformexhibitis
includedinthissubsection.
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ThePresidenthasappointed[DesignManagerName]astheDesignManager.[DesignManagerName]will
controlthedesignprocesswithspecificqualityresponsibilities,duties,andtheauthoritytocarrythem
out.ArecordoftheDesignManagersappointmentappearsinthisplanasanexhibitinsubsectionB
QualityManagementOrganization,Responsibilities,andAuthority.
Alistingofkeyprojectpersonnel,specificdesignresponsibilities,andauthority
Appointmentandthequalificationofkeydesignpersonneltoperformassigneddesign
responsibilities.
Whowillverifyandapprovethedesigninputspecificationsbeforedesignworkbegins
Alistingofcompanyandcustomerstakeholders,reviewstheywillparticipatein,andhowtheir
inputwillbeusedtoamendeddesignrequirements.TheprojectorganizationchartIncludes
interfacesbetweenvariousgroupsandpersonnelforproducingandreviewingthedesign.
Designoutputspecifications,includingrequireddrawings,andengineeringcalculations
Identificationofwhowillperformdesignoutputverificationactivitiesandthecriteriatheywill
use.
ThesequenceofdesignworkTasksandschedule
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TheDesignManagerpreparesaprojectspecificplanthatincludes:
TheDesignManagerreviewsthedesignprocessprojectplanwiththecustomerandotherinterested
parties.Thecustomerapprovestheplanafteranydiscrepanciesareresolvedandtheplanisagreedupon.
Designworkmaybeginonlyafterthecustomerapprovestheplan.
DESIGNREVIEWS
DESIGNINPUTREQUIREMENTSREVIEW
TheDesignManagerensuresthattheinformationindesigninputsclearlydefinescustomerexpectations
andthatthenecessarydetailsareprovidedtosetrequirementsfordesign.
TheDesignManagerobtainsdesignspecificationsfromthecustomerandconductsacustomerdesign
inputreviewtoensurethat:
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Customerdesigninputrequirementsandspecificationsarecomplete
Designprocessreviewmilestonesarespecifiedwhennecessary
Customerdesignoutputrequirementsandspecificationsarecompleteforreviewmilestonesas
wellasthecompleteddesign
Customerdesignrequirementsandspecificationsarecompatiblewiththerelevantregulations,
[CompanyName]qualitystandards,andQualitySystemrequirements
[CompanyName]hasthecapabilitytodeliverthecompleteddesigninthetimeallotted
TheDesignManageridentifiessupplementaldesignspecificationsthatsupplementcustomer
specificationswhentheyareneededtoensureaqualitydesign.
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Beforedesignworkbegins,theDesignManagermakessurethatalldesignrequirementsareclearly
understood,alldiscrepanciesareresolved,andallrequirementsareagreedupon.Oncethese
requirementsaremet,theDesignManagerapprovesthedesigninput.
Designinputspecificationareapprovedbyacustomerauthority
Designinputspecificationsarecomplete
Designinputrequirementsandspecificationsarecompatiblewiththerelevantregulations,
[CompanyName]qualitystandards,andQualitySystemrequirements
[CompanyName]hasthecapabilitytodeliverthecompletedprojectinthetimeallotted
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TheDesignManagerensuresthatdesigninputdocumentsareverifiedbyqualifiedpersonnel.Theperson
responsiblemustverify:
DESIGNPROGRESSREVIEWS
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TheDesignManagerholdsreviewmeetingswithinterestedpartiesatkeydesignmilestones.TheDesign
Manageridentifiesthekeydesignmilestones,thedesignoutputrequiredforthereview,andalistof
reviewers.
Twodesignreviewsarerequired:oneisaninputdesignreviewandtheotheristhefinaldesignreview.
TheDesignManageridentifiesotherdesignreviewsnecessarytoensureaqualityresult.Designreviews
maybespecifiedatthecompletionofdesignworktasks,siteassessments,preliminaryengineering,
preliminarydesign,percentagecompletionstages,andonacalendarschedule.
TheDesignManageridentifiescustomerandcompanyreviewersappropriateforeachdesignmilestone.
Reviewersmayincludepersonsthathaveastakeinanyofthefollowing:quality,safety,constructability,
scheduling,maintenance,purchasing,estimating,orcostcontrol.
Ateachreview,theDesignManagerreviewsreviewerrecommendationsforamendmentstothedesign
specifications.TheDesignManagersubmitsselecteddesignamendmentsforcustomerapproval(see
section3.4ContractSubmittals).Customerapproveddesignamendmentsaredesignrequirements.
DESIGNOUTPUTREVIEWS
TheDesignManagerensuresthatdesignoutputdocumentsareverifiedbyqualifiedpersonnel
independentofthepersonperformingthework.Thepersonresponsiblemustverify:
Thecompleteddesignmeetsrequirementsspecifiedbythedesigninput
Thecompleteddesignmeetsapproveddesignamendments
Engineeringcalculationsarecorrect
CompletenessofrecordspertheDesignProjectQualityControlPlanincludinginputs,reviews,
communications,andverificationactivities.
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[CompanyName]
Project Design Process Plan Form
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ProjectID
ProjectName
Preparer
Date
[ProjectNumber]
[ProjectName]
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Designer(s)
Name/ScopeofWork:
Designinputverifier
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DesignReviews
Requiredoutputforreview:
(includingrequireddrawings,
andengineeringcalculations)
Intermediatereview:
Finaldesignreview:
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Qualificationandappointments
Reviewacceptance
criteria
Reviewparticipants
DesignProcessPlanandSchedule
Task
Output
Scheduleddate/milestone
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P. CONTROLOFQUALITYRECORDSAND
DOCUMENTS
(Ref.ISO10005QualityPlanRequirement5.16)
Onthisproject,[CompanyName]willkeepspecificdocumentsandrecordsofqualityactivitiesthatoccur
throughoutthedurationoftheproject.
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Projectqualityrecordswillbestoredintheprojectfieldoffice.Asabackup,copiesofrecordswillbeheld
offsite.Theexactlocationwillbedeterminedatqualitycoordinationmeeting.
The[CompanyName]QualityManualreferencedinthisqualityplanisincludedasanappendixtothis
plan.
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ARecordofcurrentversionofprojectdocumentsislistedontheDocumentControlFormincludedasan
exhibitinthissubsection.Whennewversionapproved,theQualityManagerupdatestheProject
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ARecordofrecordsislistedontheProjectRecordsControlFormincludedasanexhibitinthissubsection.
DOCUMENTCONTROLS
TheDirectorofQualitycontrolsdocumentsrelatedtothe[CompanyName]QualitySystemincluding:
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QualitySystemManual
QualitySystemProcedures
ProjectManagementProcedures(includinginterfaceandcoordinationwithcustomersand
regulatoryagencieswithjurisdictionoverjobsites)
Governmentregulations
Industrystandards
Procurementspecifications
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TheDirectorofQualityensuresthatrecordsofthedistributionofQualitySystemdocumentsarekept.
Whennewversionsaredistributed,obsoleteversionsaredestroyedorcontrolledtopreventinadvertent
use.
TheProjectManagercontrolsdocumentsrelatedtospecificcustomercontractsincluding:
Customercontracts
Contracttechnicalspecifications
Contractdrawings
Shopdrawingsubmittalsandapprovals
Productdatasubmittalsandapprovals
Allowancesandunitpricesubmittalsandapprovals
Requestsforinformationandcustomerresponses
Subcontracts
Inspectionandtestplans
PROJECTQUALITYRECORDPLAN
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TheQualityManageridentifiesthequalityrecordsthatwillbemaintainedduringtheplanningand
executionoftheproject.Considerationsinclude:
Contractrequirementsformaintainingrecords
Thesizeoftheproject
Typesofactivities
Thecomplexityofprocessesandtheirinteractions
Thecompetenceofpersonnel
Thedurationoftheproject
Theneedtodemonstratecompletionofwork
Theneedtodemonstrateduediligenceforqualitysystemrelatedactivities
Balancingthecostandbenefitsofmaintainingtherecord
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TheResponsiblePersondesignatesoneormoredirectoryfolderswhereallfilesinthefolderare
designatedaseitherapproveddocuments,currentversionsorcontrolleddocuments.Accessto
changeordeletethefilesisrestrictedtotheResponsiblePersonbypassword.
TheResponsiblePersonremovesobsoleteversionsofcontrolleddocumentsfromthedirectory
folder.
Computerizedrecordsofcontrolleddocumentsarebackedupdaily.Retrievalofbackupscanrecover
allcontrolleddocumentsineffectasofanyselectedday.
ControlleddocumentsstoredoncomputermediaaremarkedUncontrolledCopyWhenPrintedas
theResponsiblePersondeemspractical.
Forthedistributionofhardcopiesofcontrolleddocuments:
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TheResponsiblePersonreviewsandapprovesallcontrolleddocumentspriortoreleaseandis
responsibleforfuturecontrolofthedocument.TheResponsiblePersonrecordsthetitleofthe
document,approvaldate,name,jobposition,andthemethodofdocumentcontrol:eitherhard
copyorcomputerfile.ArecordismaintainedontheProjectDocumentControlFormcontainedin
thisprocedure.
Whencontrolleddocumentsarerevised,theResponsiblePersonrecordsthetitleofthedocument,
theversion,anddate.Eachsubsequentdocumentversioncancelsthepreviousversionsofthe
document.ThestatusofanycontrolleddocumentcanbeverifiedbytheResponsiblePerson.
TheResponsiblePersonensuresthatcurrentissuesofalldocumentsarereadilyavailableatlocations
whereactivitiesessentialtotheeffectivefunctioningofthequalitysystemareperformed.
Fordistributionofcontrolleddocumentsstoredoncomputermedia:
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OnlytheQualityManagerisauthorizedtocopycontrolleddocuments.
WhentheQualityManagerdistributescopiesofcontrolleddocuments,thefollowingrecordis
madeofthedocument:theversiondate,towhichpersonitwasdistributed,andthedocuments
location.
UncontrolledcopiesaremarkedUncontrolledCopy
Whenacontrolleddocumentissuperseded:
ThefirstpageofsupersededdocumentsisdestroyedormarkedVOID.Thesuperseded
documentisremovedfromareaswherequalityinspection,test,orworkisinprogress.
Thesupersededdocumentisreplacedwithacurrentlyapprovedversionofthedocument
10. Qualitydocumentsarestoredintheiroriginalcondition,inasuitableenvironmenttoprevent
damage,deteriorationandloss.QualityRecordsarereadilyretrievableforreviewuponrequest.
AccesstoQualitysystemdocumentsisnotlimitedbutissubjecttonormalbuildingsecurity.
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11. Qualitydocumentsarestoredforaperiodofsevenyearstodemonstrateconformancetospecified
requirementsandtheeffectiveoperationofthequalitysystem.Noqualitysystemdocumentis
destroyedwithoutwrittenapprovaloftheQualityManager.
PROJECTDOCUMENTANDRECORDCONTROLPROCEDURE
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Projectrecordscompletedbythepersonresponsibleforcompletingthem,qualityrecordsare
collectedandfiled.Anyqualifiedpersoninthelocationidentifiedonsection5.6oftheProject
QualityControlPlanmayfiletherecords.
QualityRecordsarestoredintheiroriginalcondition,inasuitableenvironmenttoprevent
damage,deterioration,andloss.QualityRecordsarereadilyretrievableforreviewuponrequest.
AccesstoQualityRecordsisnotlimitedbutissubjecttonormalbuildingsecurity.
QualityRecordsarestoredforaperiodofsevenyearstodemonstrateconformancetospecified
requirementsandtheeffectiveoperationofthequalitysystem.Noqualityrecordisdestroyed
withoutwrittenapprovaloftheQualityManager.
Qualityrecordsarekeptprimarilyashardcopy.Whenqualityrecordsarekeptonacomputer
storagedevice,abilitytoenterinformationispasswordcontrolledandthecomputerizedrecords
arebackeduponaregularbasis.
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Additionaldetailon[CompanyName]policiesandproceduresthatapplytodocumentandrecordcontrols
appearinQualityManualsections12.3DocumentControls12.4RecordControls.
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
1.QualitySystemManagementandResponsibilities...........................................................................12
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1.1.Overview............................................................................................................................................12
1.2.[CompanyName]QualityPolicy.........................................................................................................12
1.3.QualityDuties,Responsibilities,andAuthority.................................................................................12
1.4.QualitySystemPerformanceMeasures............................................................................................15
1.5.CustomerSatisfactionPerformanceMeasures.................................................................................16
1.6.Exceptions..........................................................................................................................................16
2.ProjectQualityControlPlan.............................................................................................................17
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2.1.Overview............................................................................................................................................17
2.2.[CompanyName]ProjectLicenseandQualificationRequirements..................................................17
2.3.ProjectPersonnelandQualifications................................................................................................18
2.4.ProjectQualityControlPlan..............................................................................................................19
2.5.IdentificationofQualityControlledTasks.........................................................................................19
2.6.ProjectQualityInspectionandTestPlan...........................................................................................19
2.7.ProjectQualityCommunicationsPlan...............................................................................................19
2.8.ProjectQualityTrainingPlan.............................................................................................................20
2.9.CustomerTrainingOnOperationAndMaintenance.........................................................................20
2.10.ProjectRecordsandDocumentationPlan.......................................................................................20
2.11.ProjectAuditPlan............................................................................................................................21
3.ContractSpecifications....................................................................................................................22
3.1.Overview............................................................................................................................................22
3.2.ContractTechnicalSpecifications......................................................................................................22
3.3.ContractDrawings.............................................................................................................................22
3.4.ContractSubmittals...........................................................................................................................22
3.5.CustomerSubmittalApproval...........................................................................................................24
3.6.ContractWarranty.............................................................................................................................25
3.7.ContractReviewandApproval..........................................................................................................25
4.DesignControl.................................................................................................................................26
4.1.Overview............................................................................................................................................26
4.2.DesignInputReview..........................................................................................................................26
4.3.ProjectDesignQualityControlPlan..................................................................................................26
4.4.DesignProgressReviews...................................................................................................................27
4.5.DesignOutputVerificationandApproval..........................................................................................27
5.ProjectSpecificQualityStandards...................................................................................................28
5.1.Overview............................................................................................................................................28
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5.2.RegulatoryCodes...............................................................................................................................28
5.3.IndustryQualityStandards................................................................................................................28
5.4.MaterialandEquipmentSpecifications.............................................................................................28
5.5.WorkProcessSpecifications..............................................................................................................29
5.6.ControlledMaterialIdentificationandTraceability..........................................................................29
5.7.MeasuringDeviceControlandCalibration........................................................................................30
5.8.[CompanyName]QualityStandards..................................................................................................30
5.9.ApplicationofMultipleSourcesofSpecifications.............................................................................30
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6.1.Overview............................................................................................................................................32
6.2.QualificationofSuppliers,Subcontractors,andDepartments..........................................................32
6.3.SourceofSupplyForm.......................................................................................................................33
6.4.PurchaseOrderRequirements..........................................................................................................33
6.5.ProjectPurchaseOrderApprovals....................................................................................................34
7.ProcessControls..............................................................................................................................35
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7.2.ProjectStartupandQualityControlCoordinationMeeting..............................................................35
7.3.PreparatoryProjectQualityControlPlanning...................................................................................35
7.4.WeeklyQualityPlanningandCoordinationMeetings.......................................................................36
7.5.ProcessControlStandards.................................................................................................................36
7.6.DailyQualityControlReport..............................................................................................................37
7.7.MonthlyQualityControlReport........................................................................................................38
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8.InspectionsandTests.......................................................................................................................39
8.1.Overview............................................................................................................................................39
8.2.RequiredTaskQualityInspectionsandTests....................................................................................39
8.3.AdditionalInspectionRequirementsforProcessTasks.....................................................................40
8.4.InspectionofSpecialProcesses.........................................................................................................41
8.5.IndependentMeasurementandTests..............................................................................................41
8.6.CommissioningFunctionalAcceptanceTests....................................................................................41
8.7.HoldPointsforCustomerInspection.................................................................................................41
8.8.QualityInspectionandTestSpecifications........................................................................................41
8.9.InspectionAndTestAcceptanceCriteria...........................................................................................41
8.10.InspectionandTestStatus...............................................................................................................42
8.11.IndependentQualityAssuranceInspections...................................................................................42
8.12.InspectionandTestRecords............................................................................................................42
8.13.ProjectCompletionandCloseoutInspection..................................................................................43
9.NonconformancesandCorrectiveActions........................................................................................45
9.1.Overview............................................................................................................................................45
9.2.Nonconformances.............................................................................................................................45
9.3.CorrectiveActions.............................................................................................................................46
10.PreventiveActions.........................................................................................................................48
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10.1.Overview..........................................................................................................................................48
10.2.IdentifyPreventiveActionsforImprovement.................................................................................48
10.3.TrainPreventiveActionsforImprovement.....................................................................................48
11.QualitySystemAudits....................................................................................................................50
11.1.Overview..........................................................................................................................................50
11.2.ProjectQualitySystemAudit...........................................................................................................50
11.3.CompanywideQualitySystemAudit..............................................................................................50
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12.1.Overview..........................................................................................................................................52
12.2.QualitySystemDocuments.............................................................................................................52
12.3.DocumentControls..........................................................................................................................52
12.4.RecordControls...............................................................................................................................53
13.Appendix.......................................................................................................................................55
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CROSSREFERENCES
The[CompanyName]QualitySystemcomplieswithANSI/ISO/ASQQ90012008:Qualitymanagement
systemsRequirements
ISO9001:2008Requirement
[CompanyName]QualityManualSection
4Qualitymanagementsystem
KeyElementsoftheQualitySystem
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1.3 QualityDuties,Responsibilities,andAuthority
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5.4Planning
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6Resourcemanagement
2ProjectQualityControlPlan
6ProjectPurchasing
6.1Provisionofresources
2.8ProjectQualityTrainingPlan
6.2Humanresources
6.3Infrastructure
2.4ProjectQualityControlPlan
6.4Workenvironment
7ProcessControls
7Productrealization
7.1Planningofproductrealization
3ContractSpecifications
2ProjectQualityControlPlan
7.2Customerrelatedprocesses
3ContractSpecifications
5ProjectSpecificQualityStandards
2.7ProjectQualityCommunicationsPlan
7.3Designanddevelopment
4DesignControl
7.4Purchasing
6ProjectPurchasing
7.5Productionandserviceprovision
5ProjectSpecificQualityStandards
7ProcessControls
7.6Controlofmonitoringandmeasuringequipment
5.7MeasuringDeviceControlandCalibration
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8Measurement,analysisandimprovement
8InspectionsandTests
10PreventiveActions
8.2Monitoringandmeasurement
1.4QualitySystemPerformanceMeasures
8.12InspectionandTestRecords
11QualitySystemAudits
8.3Controlofnonconformingproduct
9NonconformancesandCorrectiveActions
8.4Analysisofdata
10PreventiveActions
11QualitySystemAudits
8.5Improvement
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7. PROCESSCONTROLS
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TheConstructionprocessplandefineshowprojectworkistobedoneandapprovedfortheoverall
project.TheConstructionprocessplaniscommunicatedtoallkeypersonnel,subcontractorsand
suppliersinastartupmeeting.Astheprojectproceeds,Taskplansprovideadditionaldetailsofhoweach
individualTaskiscarriedout.TaskplanningmeetingsareusedtocommunicateexpectationsoftheTask
plantokeypersonnelresponsibleforcarryingouttheTask.
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Keyrequirementsoftheproject
TheProjectQualityControlPlan
Requiredqualityinspectionsandtests
Theprojectsubmittalschedule
Qualitypoliciesandheightenedawarenessofcriticalqualityrequirements
Projectorganizationchartandjobresponsibilities
Methodsofcommunicationandcontactinformation
Locationofprojectdocumentsandrecords
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Priortothecommencementofwork,theProjectManagerholdsameetingtodiscussandcoordinatehow
projectworkwillbeperformedandcontrolled.Keypersonnelfrom[CompanyName],subcontractors,and
suppliersmeettoreviewexpectationsforprojectqualityresultsaswellasqualityassuranceandquality
controlpoliciesandproceduresincluding:
7.3. PREPARATORYPROJECTQUALITYCONTROLPLANNING
7.3.1. TASKREQUIREMENTSREVIEW
InpreparationforthestartofanupcomingTask,theSuperintendentreviewsanintegratedand
coordinatedsetofdocumentsthatcollectivelydefinequalityrequirementsfortheTaskincluding:
ObjectivesandacceptancecriteriaoftheTask
QualitystandardsthatapplytotheTask
Workinstructions,processsteps,andproductinstallationinstructionsthatapplytotheTask
Shopdrawings
Submittals
Toolsandequipmentnecessarytoperformthework
License,certification,orotherqualificationrequirementsofpersonnelassignedtowork
Requiredrecordsoftheprocessandresultingproduct
Thesubcontractorcontractedtoperformthework,ifapplicable
Customercontractrequirements
Requiredqualityinspectionsandtests
Methodforclearlymarkingnonconformancestopreventinadvertentuse
Locationofqualitysystemrecordsanddocuments
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Personneltraining
7.3.2. PREPARATORYSITEINSPECTION
TheSuperintendentalsoperformsaqualityinspectionoftheworkareaand:
Assessescompletionofrequiredpriorwork
Verifiesfieldmeasurements
Assuresavailabilityandreceivingqualityinspectionstatusofrequiredmaterials
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PriortothestartofaTask,theSuperintendentconductsameetingwithkeycompany,subcontractor
personnelresponsibleforcarryingout,supervising,orinspectingthework,andinterestedcustomer
representatives.
Duringthemeeting,theSuperintendentcommunicatestheTaskqualityrequirementsandreinforces
heightenedawarenessforcriticalrequirements.TopicsforaTaskqualityplanmeetinginclude:
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FindingsoftheTaskpreparatoryqualityinspectioninsection7.3.2
Conflictsthatneedresolution
Requiredqualitydocumentsandaverificationofavailabilitytopersonnelcarryingout,
supervising,orinspectingtheTask
Recordkeepingrequirementsandtheavailabilityofnecessaryforms
Reviewmethodsandsequencesofinstallation
Specialdetailsandconditions
Standardsofworkmanship
Heightenedawarenessofcriticalqualityrequirements
Qualityrisks
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7.4. WEEKLYQUALITYPLANNINGANDCOORDINATIONMEETINGS
TheSuperintendentconductsameetingwithkeycompany,supplier,andsubcontractorpersonnel
responsibleforcarryingout,supervising,orinspectingthework,andinterestedcustomerrepresentatives.
Themeetingisheldonanominalweeklyschedule.Duringthemeeting,theSuperintendentfacilitates
coordinationamongtheparticipants,communicationamongtheparticipants,andreinforcesheightened
awarenessforcriticalrequirements.
TheSuperintendentmaintainsarecordofthemeetingeventontheDailyQualityControlReport.
7.5. PROCESSCONTROLSTANDARDS
7.5.1. JOBREADYSTARTWORKSTANDARDS
WorkonaTaskstartsonlywhenconditionsdonotadverselyimpactquality,complywithgovernment
regulations,contracttechnicalspecifications,industrystandards,orproductinstallationinstructions.
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ListofIncludedForms
MilitaryForms:
PreparatoryPhaseChecklist
InitialPhaseChecklistForm
ContractorProductionReport
ContractorQualityControlReport
TestingPlanandLog
StandardForms:
ProjectOrganizationChartForm
QualityManagerAppointmentForm
ProjectManagerAppointmentForm
ProjectSuperintendentAppointmentForm
ProjectDesignManagerAppointmentForm
ProjectPersonnelQualificationForm
PersonnelCertificationsandLicensesForm
QualityControlledTaskListForm
QualityInspectionandTestPlanForm
ProjectQualityCommunicationsPlanForm
PointOfContactListForm
ProjectQualityTrainingPlanForm
TaskTrainingPlanandLogForm
ProjectQualityRecordsPlanForm
ProjectSubmittalForm
ChangeOrderForm
ProjectDesignProcessPlanForm
DesignReviewMeetingParticipantForm
DesignReviewForm
ProjectRegulatoryBuildingCodesForm
TestEquipmentCalibrationForm
LotControlledMaterialsForm
ProjectSubcontractororSupplierQualificationForm
SubcontractorandSupplierCertificationsandLicensesForm
SourceofSupplyForm
PreconstructionMeetingForm
TaskProjectQualityControlPlanForm
TaskProjectQualityControlPlanningMeetingForm
DailyQualityControlReportForm
MonthlyQualityControlReportForm
TaskInspectionForm
ProjectCompletionInspectionForm
InspectionandTestReportForm
NonconformanceReportForm
NonconformanceReportControlLogForm
TrainingRecordForm
ProjectQualitySystemAuditForm
QualitySystemAuditForm
ProjectDocumentControlForm
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3.5CUSTOMERSUBMITTALAPPROVAL
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QualityManager
Purpose:
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TheQualityManagermustapproveallsubmittals
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QualityManualSection12.4.2ProjectRecordsControl
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UsetheContractSubmittalFormcontainedinthisprocedureunlessthecustomercontractorProject
QualityControlPlanspecifiestheuseofamodifiedorcustomersuppliedform.Inthatcase,the
specifiedformreplacesthestandardformforthatcontract.
Foreachproject,theResponsiblePersoncompletestheProjectSubmittalsForm(containedinthis
procedure)withinformationasrequiredbytheQualityManual.
TheResponsiblePersonupdatestheProjectSubmittalFormasnecessarywithactualdateof
submittalandactualdateofcustomersubmittalapprovaldate.
TheResponsiblePersonstoresthecompletedforminthefieldprojectofficeasrequiredbyQuality
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Project Submittal Form
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SubmittalPreparedby:
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Title:
Signature/Date:
SubmittalApprovedby[CompanyName]QualityManager:
Name:
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Signature/Date:
CustomerDisposition:
CustomerRepresentative:
Name:
Title:
Signature/Date:
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Conditionallyapproved,resubmissionnotrequired(see
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Disapproved,resubmissionrequired
Other:
Comments:
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