AISC Standard for Certification Programs AISC 207-20 AUDIT GUIDE

• Document No.

• Audit Process- Steel Fabrication (AISC Management Review)

• Company / Plant

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1.1.0 Purpose

• The Company confirms to Owners, the design community, the construction industry, and public officials that it has the requirements in the AISC Standard (latest edition). That it has the personnel, organization, experience, documented procedures, knowledge, equipment, and commitment to:

  Building Fabricator

  Metal Component Manufacturer

  Bridge Fabricator

  Steel Erector

1.2.0 Scope

• The requirements in this Standard shall apply as follows:

  Select Chapters 1 and 2 Building Fabricators. Chapters 1 and 3 Component Manufacturers. Chapters 1 and 4 Bridge Fabricators. Chapters 1 and 5 Erectors.

  • Chapters 1 and 2 Building Fabricators.
  • Chapters 1 and 3 Component Manufacturers.
  • Chapters 1 and 4 Bridge Fabricators.
  • Chapters 1 and 5 Erectors.

1.3.0 References

• Does the company have reference documents and standards necessary to make personnel aware of work requirements consistent with the requirements of existing contract documents?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

1.4.0 Definitions

• Does the Company understand, as used in this Standard, the words SHALL or WILL denote a mandatory requirement. The word SHOULD denotes a guideline or recommendation. The words MAY or CAN denote an opportunity to make a choice.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

1.5.0 MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

1.5.1 Policy for Quality

• Executive management shall ensure that the policy for quality is understood, implemented and maintained. The policy for quality shall include:<br>(a) A commitment to quality that includes a commitment to meet the requirements in contract documents.<br>(b) A quality management system that provides a framework for establishing, communicating and reviewing quality goals.<br><br>Executive management shall establish goals to improve quality. Goals shall be measurable and documented through objective evidence. As quality goals are achieved, new goals shall be set that demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a commitment to quality that includes a commitment to meet contract requirements?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there Quality Management System objectives that provide a framework for establishing and reviewing quality goals of the Fabricator's organization?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there at a minimum of one specific measurable quality goal related to Structural Steel Fabrication?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are specific measurements related to goals being recorded?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are current goal achievement levels known relative to a previous measurement or baseline?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.5.2 Periodic Management Review

• Executive management shall conduct periodic review of the quality management system at planned intervals, but annually at a minimum. Management review shall encompass, assess and report the following, at a minimum:<br><br>(a) A summary of previous management reviews.<br>(b) Results of any internal and external audits conducted since the previous management review.<br>(c) An assessment of customer feedback and feedback mechanisms, identifying opportunities for improving quality.<br>(d) An assessment of product or work nonconformances. Both the number and severity of nonconformances shall be assessed.<br>(e) An assessment of process nonconformances, including compliance with the documented procedures comprising the quality management system.<br>(f) An assessment of the effectiveness of the corrective actions taken.<br>(g) An assessment of the results of equipment inspections, including the adequacy of equipment resources.<br>(h) An assessment of the adequacy of the training program with respect to the levels of qualification required as appropriate.<br>(i) An assessment of any proposed or required modifications to the quality management system.<br>The management review record shall include the decisions and actions required for implementation of:<br>(a) Improvement of the effectiveness of the quality management system and its processes<br>(b) Improvement of product quality<br>(c) Resource needs Records from management reviews shall be maintained according to the record retention policy.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are opportunities for improvement of product quality reviewed by Executive Management?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are internal, external, and AISC audits reviewed by Executive Management?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Quality Management System changes reviewed by Executive Management?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Customer feedback, for example; surveys, letters of recognition, personal interviews, requests for Corrective Action and complaints reviewed by Executive Management?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are assessments of the results of equipment inspections, including the adequacy<br>of equipment resources conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.5.3 Responsible Quality Personnel

• Executive management shall designate a management representative for quality who shall report directly to (or be a part of) executive management. The designated management representative for quality may perform other functions within the company, provided that those functions do not conflict with the quality responsibilities.<br><br>The designated management representative(s) shall have the ability, responsibility and authority to:<br>(a) Ensure that documented procedures needed for the quality management systems are established, implemented and maintained in accordance with this Standard.<br>(b) Report to executive management on the performance of the quality management system and any need for improvement.<br>(c) Communicate with external parties on matters relating to the quality management system.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

1.5.4 Resource Management

• Resources necessary to comply with the contract documents shall be available. Resources shall include, but are not limited to, the resources described in the following.<br>Personnel performing defined functions shall have the required qualifications and the ability to successfully perform the function.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are Job Descriptions for all key personnel observed?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Qualifications for all key personnel observed?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.5.5 Quality Management System

• The quality management system shall satisfy all of the requirements of this Standard and the requirements of the contract documents and referenced standards. The quality management system shall include a quality manual, documented procedures and records as required by this Standard.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Does Company have Documented Procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does Company has Records as required by this Standard?.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

1.5.6 Internal Communication

• Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Does the Quality Manual comply with section 5.6.2?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the highest ranked official identified at the facility?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Company have on Organizational Chart?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.5.7 Quality Manual

• The quality manual shall include a page showing the current revision date and the name and location of the facility or organization.<br>The quality manual shall include or incorporate by reference the following documents at a minimum:<br>(a) Documented statements of a quality policy and quality objectives as required by this Standard.<br>(b) Documented procedures established for the quality management system (or references to them), along with their associated quality records.<br>(c) Documents needed by the organization to ensure the effective planning, operation and control of its processes.<br>(d) Organizational chart describing the interrelationship of functional positions that manage, perform and verify work affecting quality.<br>(e) Job descriptions outlining responsibilities, authority and required qualifications for key positions.<br>(f) Qualification evidence for individuals in key positions/functions.<br>(g) Equipment list.<br>(h) Facility plan (not applicable to erectors).<br><br>Executive management shall define additional documented procedures, drawings or other documents that are required beyond the minimum requirements set by this Standard to meet the needs of the organization and its customers.<br><br>The highest ranking member of executive management shall sign and date the quality manual.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Does the quality manual include a page showing the current revision date and the name and location of the facility or organization?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the quality manual include or incorporate by reference the following documents at a minimum:

  Select Documented statements of a quality policy and quality objectives as required by this Standard. Documented procedures established for the quality management system (or references to them), along with their associated quality records. Documents needed by the organization to ensure the effective planning, operation and control of its processes. Organizational chart describing the interrelationship of functional positions that manage, perform and verify work affecting quality. Job descriptions outlining responsibilities, authority and required qualifications for key positions.

  • Documented statements of a quality policy and quality objectives as required by this Standard.
  • Documented procedures established for the quality management system (or references to them), along with their associated quality records.
  • Documents needed by the organization to ensure the effective planning, operation and control of its processes.
  • Organizational chart describing the interrelationship of functional positions that manage, perform and verify work affecting quality.
  • Job descriptions outlining responsibilities, authority and required qualifications for key positions.

1.6.0 Construction Document Review and Communication

• A documented procedure shall be developed for contract and project specification review. The procedures shall require these reviews for each project, and the review shall begin no later than the acceptance of responsibility for performing the work.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Does the organization have a Documented Contract & Project Spec. Review and Comm. Procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Records generated? (Eg Contract Review form)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a method to handle Requests for Information?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.7.0 Detailing

• Does the organization have a Documented Detailing Procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Customer Specifications reviewed and incorporated?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.7.1 Detailing Standards

• The fabricator or manufacturer shall prepare and use detailing standards describing technical preferences and requirements. These standards shall show special information required on advance bills such as allowances for cuts, camber, or supplementary requirements. The detailing standards shall include how bills of material are prepared which, at a minimum, include:<br>(a) Sizes and quantities<br>(b) Appropriate specification references<br>(c) Special ordering information<br>(d) Any allowances or tolerances<br>The detailing standards shall describe the fabricator’s or manufacturer’s methods of drawing layout, including, but not limited to:<br>(a) Sections and views.<br>(b) Title block information.<br>(c) The method of designating shipping sequences.<br>(d) The piece marking system.<br>(e) Commonly used shop abbreviations.<br>(f) Fabricators: Showing bolt placement lists (including bolt type and installation requirements).<br>(g) Fabricators: Information required on weld symbols including any special NDT requirements.<br>(h) Manufacturers: If applicable, illustrate information to be included on weld symbols and the preferred way to designate surface preparation and coating requirements.<br>(i) Fabricators: The detailing standards shall describe the method for:<br>(i) Selection of connection type, connection geometry and connection material.<br>(ii) Detailing holes, fasteners, washers, cuts and copes.<br>(iii) Assignment of appropriate welding symbols (shop and field welds).<br>(iv) Selecting bolt installation method (for shop-installed bolts).<br>(v) Showing surface preparation (including specification of surface finish).<br>(vi) Designating coating requirements (including coating materials and dry film thickness).<br>(vii) Showing any necessary special instructions to fabricate and erect the steel.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Does the fabricator or manufacturer prepare and use detailing standards describing technical preferences and requirements.

  Select Sizes and quantities Appropriate specification references. Special ordering information. Any allowances or tolerances

  • Sizes and quantities
  • Appropriate specification references.
  • Special ordering information.
  • Any allowances or tolerances

• Does the detailing standards describe the fabricator’s or manufacturer’s methods of drawing layout, including, but not limited to:

  Select Sections and views. Title block information. The method of designating shipping sequences. The piece marking system. Commonly used shop abbreviations.

  • Sections and views.
  • Title block information.
  • The method of designating shipping sequences.
  • The piece marking system.
  • Commonly used shop abbreviations.

• Is there a method of checking drawings?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the a method to check the accuracy of computer drawings?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a method for receiving, controlling, and revising drawings for a customer?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.7.2 Checking

• The fabricator or manufacturer shall develop a documented procedure to provide for checking of all shop, installation and erection framing drawings and to describe the method used to release shop drawings for fabrication. The documented procedure for checking of shop and erection framing drawings and installation drawings shall describe the method used by the fabricator, manufacturer or its subcontractor to perform and record the final check of drawings to ensure compliance with contract documents before release. Records shall provide means for identification of the individual checker who performed the final check of each drawing.<br><br>For computer-generated shop drawings and digital models, the documented procedure shall identify the data, variables, graphics, calculating formulas, and other output that are checked to determine that the software is functioning correctly, and shall include provisions for verifying accuracy of input.<br>When detailing is performed by a subcontractor, the documented procedure shall define the extent of review required by management and the extent of checking required of received detailing products before release.<br>The documented procedure for checking shop drawings, digital models, and erection framing drawings shall include comparing those documents and models to project requirements that include at a minimum:<br><br>(a) Geometry<br>(b) Use of the correct connections<br>(c) Proper notes<br>(d) Proper material usage<br>(e) Assignment of complete welding symbols<br>(f) Proper coatings and preparation<br>(g) Proper representation on erection framing drawings, including the notation of any necessary instructions and depiction of details necessary to conduct the work in the field

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are Records available for identification of the individual checker who performed the final check of each drawing?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do computer-generated shop drawings and digital models, identify the data, variables, graphics, calculating formulas, and other output that are checked to determine that the software is functioning correctly, and does it include provisions for verifying accuracy of input?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When detailing is performed by a subcontractor, does the documented procedure define the extent of review required by management and the extent of checking required of received detailing products before release?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.7.3 Approval of Approval Documents and Release for Fabrication

• A documented procedure shall be developed for the approval of approval documents, and shall describe the method used to document owner approval of approval documents released for fabrication, whether produced in-house or through a subcontractor.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a documented procedure developed for the approval of approval documents, and describe the method used to document owner approval of approval documents released for fabrication, whether produced in-house or through a subcontractor?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.7.4 Shop Drawings Supplied by Others

• When the fabricator or manufacturer receives shop drawings from others (i.e., the owner or an outside entity), does the documented procedure define the method of receipt, revision and control of those drawings?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.7.5 Management of Detailing

• The fabricator’s or manufacturer’s staff shall manage detailing. Responsibilities for detailing management shall include:<br><br>(a) Overseeing the production of shop and erection drawings, including the work of subcontractors<br>(b) Communicating with owners’ representatives for design<br>(c) Scheduling<br>(d) Developing and maintaining company detailing standards and documented detailing procedures<br>(e) Transmittals related to obtaining approval from the owner’s designated representative for design or construction<br>(f) Coordinating and incorporating construction requirements<br>(g) Training of employed detailers and checkers Qualification requirements for detailing management personnel shall include experience<br>in detailing and checking shop and erection framing drawings that have been approved for a variety of structures representative of projects the fabricator or manufacturer provides.<br><br>The fabricator or manufacturer shall determine and describe methods to demonstrate competence of detailing management personnel.<br>Detailing management shall be familiar with the requirements of pertinent codes and specifications.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Does the fabricator’s or manufacturer’s staff manage detailing. Responsibilities for detailing management shall include:

  Select Overseeing the production of shop and erection drawings, including the work of subcontractors Communicating with owners’ representatives for design and Scheduling Developing and maintaining company detailing standards and documented detailing procedures Transmittals related to obtaining approval from the owner’s designated representative for design or construction Coordinating and incorporating construction requirements and training of employed detailers and checkers

  • Overseeing the production of shop and erection drawings, including the work of subcontractors
  • Communicating with owners’ representatives for design and Scheduling
  • Developing and maintaining company detailing standards and documented detailing procedures
  • Transmittals related to obtaining approval from the owner’s designated representative for design or construction
  • Coordinating and incorporating construction requirements and training of employed detailers and checkers

1.7.6 Detailing Functions

• Personnel who perform detailing or checking of shop, manufacturing and erection drawings shall have experience in drawing projects similar to the projects the fabricator or manufacturer provides and shall have knowledge of applicable material specifications and of mill rolling practices as they affect the detailing of structural steel.<br><br>Detailers in training shall work under the supervision of a trained detailer or checker.<br>A qualified checker shall check all drawings before release for fabrication. Qualification requirements for checkers shall be defined and documented and include training and experience in connection selection. Demonstrated competency of employed and subcontracted individuals performing final checks shall be documented by detailing management.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

1.7.7 Subcontract Services

• Subcontractors may be used for the following functions: detailing, connection shop standards, delegated connection design as applicable; checking of shop, manufacturing, and erection drawings; and training of detailers and checkers. The fabricator or manufacturer shall define and document the qualification and selection process for choosing subcontractors.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the fabricator or manufacturer define and document the qualification and selection process for choosing subcontractors?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.8.0 CONTROL OF MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DOCUMENTS AND PROJECT DOCUMENTS

• Does the organization have a Documented Document and Data Control Procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.8.1 Management System Documents

1.8.1.1 Quality Management System Documents

• Documents covered by this Section shall include, but not be limited to, the quality manual, the safety manual as applicable, and any documented procedures.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

1.8.1.2 Review and Approval

• Documents shall be reviewed and approved by the same function and authority level that authorized the original document.<br><br>The function and authority levels that have responsibility for review and approval of internal standards and documented procedures shall be designated. Revisions to the quality manual and other quality management system documents shall be reviewed for adequacy and approved by the same function and authority level that authorized the original document.<br><br>The documented procedure for document and data control shall describe the frequency and requirements for review and updating, and establish a method to identify changes.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

1.8.1.3 Revision Control

List current Drawing Revisions on the Shop Floor (and Laying around in office corners)

1.8.1.4 Access

• Are documents available and readily accessible to all personnel responsible for performing functions affecting the quality of the completed work?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.8.1.5 Communication

• Are changes and revisions clearly communicated to all personnel responsible for performing functions affecting the quality of the completed work?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.8.2 Project Documents

• A documented procedure shall be developed to control project documents. Documents covered by this Section shall include, but not be limited to, contract documents, revised contract documents, shop drawings, erection drawings, RFIs, and any quality assurance documents received.

  Contract Documents

  Revised Contract Documents

  Shop and Erecting Drawings

  RFI's

  Quality Assurance Documents

1.8.2.1 Tracking

• Contract documents and changes to the contract documents, including, but not limited to, revised contract documents, change orders, and RFIs, shall be tracked.<br><br>Tracking information shall indicate, at a minimum, date of receipt, summary of issue, and ultimate disposition of the change, including distribution of the final decision to the appropriate parties.<br><br>The documented procedure shall define methods for receipt and documentation of owner and general contractor requirements and fabricator-originated changes as they occur throughout the fabrication and detailing process. Requirements may be received in original contract documents; in subsequent telecommunications, letters, transmittals related to product requirements; and in change orders or contract addenda.<br><br>The documented procedure shall require records (e.g., logs, files or master lists) that show receipt of change data, incorporation, issue, and distribution of approved and revised approval documents to all necessary departments and personnel at the fabricator’s facility and necessary external organizations, subcontractors or suppliers.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

1.8.2.2 Revision Control

• For project documents that the fabricator, erector or manufacturer produces, revisions shall be clearly identifiable and there shall be a method for monitoring and identifying the latest revision.<br><br>The documented procedure shall include provisions to prevent inadvertent use of obsolete documents.<br><br>Documents shall remain legible and easily identifiable.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

1.8.2.3 Access

• Documents shall be available and readily accessible to all personnel responsible for performing functions affecting the quality of the completed work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.8.2.4 Communication

• Changes and revisions shall be clearly communicated to all personnel responsible for performing functions affecting the quality of the completed work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.9.0 MAINTENANCE OF QUALITY RECORDS

• Does the organization have a Documented Control of Quality Records Procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.9.1 Retention

• Are contract documents kept long enough before being destroyed to cross reference (3-5 years after project closure)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

1.9.2 Storage

• Is contract information kept in a dry, secured location off the ground?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

1.9.3 Retrieval

• Are contract documents easily retrievable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.10.0 PURCHASING

• Does the organization have a Documented Purchasing Procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.10.1 Purchasing Data

• Is Material purchased per ASTM A6?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.10.2 Selection of Subcontractors and Suppliers

• Select Does the organization have an Approved Vendor List (AVL)?

  • Does the organization have an Approved Vendor List (AVL)?
Approved Vendor List

• Material is traceable to Purchase Order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is traceable to Heat No.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is Identified with Grade?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.10.3 Verification of Purchased Product, Materials and Services

• The documented procedure for verification shall identify the activities necessary for ensuring that purchased products, materials and services meet project requirements. Purchasing documents, subcontractor and supplier qualification records, and records of the periodic evaluation of subcontractors and suppliers shall be maintained as required by Section 1.9.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

1.10.4 Control of Customer-Furnished Material

• If materials are furnished by the customer, the organization shall verify, store and maintain materials in an appropriate fashion. Customer-furnished material shall be protected to prevent use for other than its intended purpose. Any such product that is lost, damaged, or otherwise unsuitable for use shall be recorded and reported to the customer.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.11.0 MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

• Does the organization have a Documented Material Identification Procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is stock material traceable?

  Angle Iron

  Channel

  HSS

  Tube Steel

  W Flange Beam
Angle Iron



• Material is traceable to Purchase Order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is traceable to Certified Mill Test Report (CMTR)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is Identified with Grade?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
WFlange Beam

• Material is traceable to Purchase Order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is traceable to Certified Mill Test Report (CMTR)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is Identified with Grade?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Channel

• Material is traceable to Purchase Order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is traceable to Certified Mill Test Report (CMTR)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is Identified with Grade?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Tube Steel

• Material is traceable to Purchase Order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is traceable to Certified Mill Test Report (CMTR)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is Identified with Grade?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
HSS

• Material is traceable to Purchase Order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is traceable to Certified Mill Test Report (CMTR)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is Identified with Grade?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.12.0 PROCESS CONTROLS

1.12.1 Welding

• Does the organization have a Documented Welding Procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are welding consumables traceable?

  SMAW

  GMAW

  FCAW

  Special Processes
SMAW



• Consumables are traceable to Purchase Order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consumables are traceable to a Certified Mill Test Report (CMTR)?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consumables are Identified on Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welding Machines are Maintained on a regular bases?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How are weld consumables stored?.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A
FCAW



• Material is traceable to Purchase Order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is traceable to a LOT No.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is traceable to a Certified Mill Test Report (CMTR)?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is Identified on Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welding Machines are Calibrated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
GMAW

• Material is traceable to Purchase Order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is traceable to a LOT No.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is traceable to a Certified Mill Test Report (CMTR)?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is Identified on Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welding Machines are Calibrated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Special Welding Consumables

• Material is traceable to Purchase Order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is traceable to a LOT No.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is traceable to a Certified Mill Test Report (CMTR)?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is Identified on Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welding Machines are Calibrated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.12.2 Bolt Installation

• Does the organization have a Documented Bolt Installation Procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is stock material traceable?

  ASTM A325

  ASTM A490

  ASTM F1852
ASTM A325



• Material is traceable to Purchase Order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is traceable to Certificate of Conformance (CoC)?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is Identified with Grade?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
ASTM A490

• Material is traceable to Purchase Order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is traceable to Certificate of Conformance (CoC)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is Identified with Grade?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
ASTM F1852 Type1

• Material is traceable to Purchase Order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is traceable to Certificate of Conformance(CoC)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material is Identified with Grade?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.12.3 Material Preparation for Application of Coatings

• Does the organization have a Documented Preparation for Application Procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are environmental conditions monitored?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is surface temperature monitored?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How are paint consumables stored?.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

1.12.4 Coating Application

• Does the organization have a Documented Coating Application Procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is stock material traceable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Paint



• Consumables are traceable to Purchase Order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consumables are Identified with Batch No.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consumables are traceable to Certificate of Conformance (CoC)?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.12.5 Equipment Maintenance

• Does the organization have a Documented Equipment Maintenance Procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is critical equipment defined at a minimum to product quality and delivery requirements?.

  Welding Machines

  Saws

  Beamline

  Forklift

  Painting Gun
Welding Machines



• Is machine maintained?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is preventative maintenance recorded?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Beamline



• Is machine maintained?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is preventative maintenance recorded?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Saw

• Is machine maintained?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is preventative maintenance recorded?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Forklift

• Is machine maintained?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is preventative maintenance recorded?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Paint Gun

• Is machine maintained?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is preventative maintenance recorded?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.13.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING

• Does the organization have a Documented Inspection and Testing Procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are weld inspectors qualified?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the organization utilize a sampling plan?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the welding inspectors perform 100% VT?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.13.1 Assignment of QC inspections and Monitoring

• Qualification requirements for QC inspectors shall be defined and documented as required in Section 1.5.4.<br><br>Commentary: QC inspectors should be assigned on the basis of qualification, evidenced by experience, training and education. Qualification standards and certifications granted by recognized industry organizations can be used as a basis for qualification.<br><br>Production personnel may be assigned to QC inspection duties under the following<br>conditions:<br><br>(a) They are knowledgeable in proper inspection methods and acceptance criteria specified for the material or products they are inspecting and hold the required certification as applicable.<br>(b) They are aware of their responsibilities and are given time to perform them.<br>(c) They do not inspect their own work.<br>(d) Their inspections are monitored by qualified quality control personnel.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.13.2 In-Process Inspection

• Materials shall be inspected before the work begins. The fabricator, manufacturer or erector shall employ in-process inspection plans and practices for specified process requirements and inspection acceptance criteria that are not verifiable at final inspection or for which final inspection can hinder subsequent work. In-process inspection is appropriate for processes including, but not limited to, welding, bolting, coating surface preparation, and coating application, as applicable.<br><br>Compliance with documented process control procedures shall be monitored.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.13.3 Final Inspection

• Final inspection shall be conducted. QC inspectors qualified and responsible for final inspection shall perform the final inspection of structural steel products and metal components prior to delivery in the case of fabrication, or after the completion of work in the case of erection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.13.4 Inspection Records

• The inspection procedure shall indicate what records and marks are used to document inspections. In-process inspections shall be verifiable until the final inspection of the piece.<br><br>Final inspections shall be documented. The quality records produced shall be filed and retained as defined in the procedure required by Section 1.9. Inspection records shall clearly show what was inspected, the result of the inspection, and who performed the inspection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14.0 CALIBRATION OF INSPECTION, MEASURING AND TEST EQUIPMENT

• Does the organization have a Documented Calibration Procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Inspection Tools traceable to NIST Standard?

  Master Tape Rule

  Volt/ AMP Meter

  Skidmore

  Shims
Master Tape Rule



• Is measuring tape calibrated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Certificate of Conformance (CoC) on file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Certificate of Conformance (CoC) current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Volt/ AMP Meter



• Is Volt/ AMP Meter calibrated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Certificate of Conformance (CoC) on file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Certificate of Conformance (CoC) current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Skidmore



• Is Skidmore calibrated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Certificate of Conformance (CoC) on file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Certificate of Conformance (CoC) current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.15.0 CONTROL OF NONCONFORMANCE'S

• Does the organization have a Documented Nonconformance Procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.15.1 Nonconformance with Management Systems

• A nonconformance related to the performance of the management system shall be documented to the detail level described by the documented procedure. These nonconformances may be identified by the management systems, during external audits, or by quality assurance inspections.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.15.2 Nonconforming Product and Work

• The documented procedure for nonconforming product and work shall provide for identification, documentation, evaluation, treatment of nonconforming product and work, and notification of the relevant functions concerned. Nonconforming product and work may also be identified in a quality assurance inspection report. These reports, when received, become quality assurance inspection records. The procedure shall provide for the disposition of quality assurance inspection records.<br><br>Nonconforming product and work shall be clearly marked as soon as practical after it is discovered. Records shall be kept of the pieces affected, the nature of the nonconformance, the treatment selection, authorization, and reinspection results if applicable.<br><br>The treatment of nonconforming work may include:<br><br>(a) Redesign and rework, as approved by the responsible party, and as required in the contract documents<br>(b) Repair, as approved by the responsible party, and as required in the contract documents<br>(c) Use as-is, as approved by the responsible party, and as required in the contract documents<br>(d) Scrap<br><br>If the treatment is rework or repair, the result will be inspected per project requirements, as well as per the quality control process.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.16.0 CORRECTIVE ACTION

• Does the organization have a Documented Corrective Action Procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.17.0 HANDLING, STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS

• Does the organization have a Documented Purchasing Procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.18.0 TRAINING

• Does the organization have a Documented Training Procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.19.0 INTERNAL AUDIT

• Does the organization have a Documented Internal Audit Procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A