Dot-Fhwa QA/QC Plan Sample: Elected Pages (Not A Complete Plan)
Dot-Fhwa QA/QC Plan Sample: Elected Pages (Not A Complete Plan)
Dot-Fhwa QA/QC Plan Sample: Elected Pages (Not A Complete Plan)
DOT-FHWA
QA/QC Plan Sample
Selected pages (not a complete plan)
Part 1: Project‐Specific Quality Plan
Part 2: Quality Manual
Part 3: Submittal Forms
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[CompanyName][CompanySuffix] Quality Policy ....................................................................................... 8
Project QC Organization Chart ................................................................................................................... 9
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Appointment of Project QC Personnel ..................................................................................................... 10
Quality Responsibilities ............................................................................................................................ 10
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Personnel Qualifications .............................................................................................................. 17
Quality Control Plans ................................................................................................................... 20
Source Inspections.................................................................................................................................... 25
Hold Points for Customer Inspections ...................................................................................................... 25
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Near project completion [CompanyName] performs a punch-out QC inspection, corrects all deficiencies.
If the customer performs a final inspection, [CompanyName] corrects all deficiencies. The customer may
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verify completion of the project by a final acceptance inspection.
The Quality Manager identifies each phase of construction Task that requires separate quality controls.
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Each Task triggers a set of requirements for quality control inspections before, during and after Tasks.
Specifically, Task that required for the following Tasks listed on the Master Tasks form included as an
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Additional detail on [CompanyName] policies and procedures for the preparation of the Task appear in
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Preparatory QC Activity 1. Independently and with contractor staff review contract requirements
plans and specifications.
Preparatory QC Activity 2. Check and verify submittals, plans and materials certifications for
contract requirements and submit to FHWA Provide statement and signature of verification.
Preparatory QC Activity 3. Check site conditions for constructability, including staging, disposal
and storage areas. Identify potential quality control issues. Verify the materials delivered to the
site conform to accepted materials certifications, submittals, plans and contract requirements.
Preparatory QC Activity 4. Review construction staking to assure accuracy and sufficiency at each
stage of construction.
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Master Task List
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Section 204 Roadway Excavation
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Form exhibits are included as an exhibit in this subsection.
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REQUIRED SAMPLING AND TESTING
Sampling and testing will be provide as listed in Table 153-1, included as an exhibit in this subsection.
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MATERIAL QUALITY INSPECTIONS
Material quality inspections and tests ensure that purchased materials meet purchase contract quantity
and quality requirements. The Superintendent inspects or ensures that a qualified inspector inspects
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The Superintendent ensures that each Task that uses the source inspected materials proceed only after
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the material has been accepted by the material quality inspection or test.
The Quality Manager prepares quality inspection and test plans for a project that identifies:
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Table 153-1
Quality Control Sampling and Testing Requirements
Aggregate Gradation AASHTO T 27 1 for each 6 Flowing Yes when End of shift
base & hours of aggregate requested
Grading AASHTO T 11 production but stream (bin or
not less than 2 belt
_____ for each day discharge) or
(Aggregate conveyor belt
Production)
Fractured faces ASTM D 5821 " " " "
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Sand equivalent AASHTO T 176 " " " "
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Alternate Method
No. 2, Referee
Method
Aggregate Gradation
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Subbase Gradation AASHTO T27 1 for each 6 Flowing Yes, when End of shift
Grading & hours of aggregate requested
_____ AASHTO T 11 production but stream (bin or
not less than 2 belt
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Emulsified Gradation AASHTO T27 1 for each 6 Flowing Yes, when End of shift
asphalt & hours of aggregate requested
treated AASHTO T 11 production but stream (bin or
not less than 2 belt
aggregate for each day discharge) or
base conveyor belt
Grading
_____ Fractured faces ASTM D 5821 " " " "
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Table 153-2
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staking staked or
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points, marks
or lines on
bridges, walls
or other major
structures
preservation of
adjacent
vegetation
areas and
backfill
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QUALITY MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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2. Project Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan ............................................................................... 10
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2.1. Overview............................................................................................................................................ 10
2.2. [CompanyName] Project License and Qualification Requirements .................................................. 10
2.3. Project Personnel and Qualifications ................................................................................................ 11
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2.4. Project Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan ................................................................................ 11
2.5. Identification of Quality Controlled Tasks ......................................................................................... 12
2.6. Project Quality Inspection and Test Plan ........................................................................................... 12
2.7. Project Quality Communications Plan ............................................................................................... 12
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3.1. Overview............................................................................................................................................ 14
3.2. Contract Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 14
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4.1. Overview............................................................................................................................................ 18
4.2. Design Input Review .......................................................................................................................... 18
4.3. Project Design Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan .................................................................... 18
4.4. Design Progress Reviews ................................................................................................................... 19
4.5. Design Output Verification and Approval .......................................................................................... 19
5.1. Overview............................................................................................................................................ 20
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6.5. Subcontractor and Supplier Quality Policy ........................................................................................ 25
6.6. Project Subcontractor and Supplier List ............................................................................................ 26
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6.7. Purchase Order Requirements .......................................................................................................... 26
6.8. Project Purchase Order Approvals .................................................................................................... 26
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7. Process Controls .............................................................................................................................. 28
7.1. Overview............................................................................................................................................ 28
7.2. Project Startup and Quality Control Coordination Meeting .............................................................. 28
7.3. Preparatory Project Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan Planning ............................................. 28
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8.1. Overview............................................................................................................................................ 32
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9.1. Overview............................................................................................................................................ 38
9.2. Nonconformances ............................................................................................................................. 38
9.3. Corrective Actions ............................................................................................................................. 39
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12.1. Overview.......................................................................................................................................... 45
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12.2. Quality System Documents ............................................................................................................. 45
12.3. Document Controls.......................................................................................................................... 45
12.4. Record Controls ............................................................................................................................... 46
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13. Appendix ....................................................................................................................................... 47
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7. PROCESS CONTROLS
HOW WORK IS CARRIED OUT
7.1. OVERVIEW
The construction process plan defines how project work is to be done and approved for the overall
project. The construction process plan is communicated to all key personnel, subcontractors and suppliers
in a startup meeting. As the project proceeds, Task plans provide additional details of how each individual
Task is carried out. Tasks planning meetings are used to communicate expectations of the Task plan to key
personnel responsible for carrying out the Task.
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7.2. PROJECT STARTUP AND QUALITY CONTROL COORDINATION MEETING
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Prior to the commencement of work, the Project Manager holds a meeting to discuss and coordinate how
project work will be performed and controlled. Key personnel from [CompanyName], subcontractors and
suppliers meet to review expectations for project quality results as well as quality assurance and quality
control policies and procedures including:
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During the meeting, the Superintendent communicates the Task quality requirements and reinforces
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heightened awareness for critical requirements. Topics for a Task quality plan meeting include:
Standards of workmanship
Heightened awareness of critical quality requirements
Quality risks
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Project Subcontractor and Supplier List
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Training Plan
Training Log
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Regulatory Codes and Industry Standards
Project Regulatory Building Codes
Controlled Materials Form
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[CompanyName][CompanySuffix]
Nonconformance Report
Version 20131125
Nonconformance Report
Control ID Project ID Project Name
[ProjectNumber] [ProjectName]
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Disposition
Corrective Actions
Corrective actions completed Name/Date:_________________________
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Preventive Actions
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