Hollow Metal Frames - duplicate

Title Page

Job Name
Job Number
Client / Site
Conducted on
Prepared by
Location
Foreman

1. REVIEW CURRENT HMF SCHEDULE AND STANDARDS - Review the current HMF Schedule and the standards set for this site by the Owner, Architect, General Contractor and the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) / Steel Door Institute (SDI) Standards.
Responsible Party
PCI Personnel Responsible For Correction?
Date Corrected?
2. REVIEW EXPECTED SHIPMENT LIST - Review frames of expected shipments, as to the standards and frame preparations per the current HMF Schedule and/or changes such as RFI’s, C.O., etc., prior to each delivery. Prepare a delivery checklist from the schedule with the above information for reference and documentation when shipment arrives.
Responsible Party
PCI Personnel Responsible For Correction?
Date Corrected?
3. VERIFY DELIVERED FRAMES TO BE CORRECT - Verify that the delivered hollow metal frames to the project site are correct according to the prepared delivery checklist. Confirm they meet current standards set for this site by the Owner, Arch., G.C., and the ANSI/SDI Standards. If the G.C. is the HMF purchaser, demand G.C. representative is present and signs invoices during all deliveries to confirm acceptance. Notify Electrician and include a copy of received frames immediately for electrical preinstall preparation.
Responsible Party
PCI Personnel Responsible For Correction?
Date Corrected?
4. REJECT FRAMES THAT ARE NOT CORRECT - Do not take frames off truck until confirmed correct. Reject frames that do not meet the delivery checklist, are defective and/or damaged. Record rejected frames, clearly note sent back frames and specific causes on invoice. Please notify and provide a copy of the invoice to your Foreman or G.C. immediately for possible schedule impact and correction.
Responsible Party
PCI Personnel Responsible For Correction?
Date Corrected?
5. STORE FRAMES - Store frames according to requirements set for this site by the Owner, Arch., G.C., and the ANSI/SDI Standards, in a preselected location that will provide adequate access space, longevity and protection from damage. Mark frame number on the top hinge mounting plate for future identification.
Responsible Party
PCI Personnel Responsible For Correction?
Date Corrected?
6. IDENTIFY AND MARK OPENINGS - Identify and mark opening locations for correct placement (Locate multi-layer Gyp. sides of wall for proper jamb placement), wall type and thickness, swing direction and confirm code requirements for ADA clearances. Please notify Foreman or G.C. immediately for correction.
Responsible Party
PCI Personnel Responsible For Correction?
Date Corrected?
7. VERIFY INSTALLATION LOCATION CONDITIONS - Verify early that the concrete elevations, at each of the jamb legs, are within allowable shim tolerance. Take into consideration any requirements for matching adjacent frame elevations and/or matching an established vertical benchmark. Record out of tolerance locations, provide a copy of the out of tolerance conditions immediately to your Foreman, and notify the G.C. immediately for possible schedule impact and correction. (Review and understand the Concrete Subcontractors specifications for FF/FL - ASTM E-1155)
Responsible Party
PCI Personnel Responsible For Correction?
Date Corrected?
8. STAGE FRAMES - Select frames according to the current construction schedule, General Contractor, and confirmed projected work area for the next day’s schedule. Stage the appropriate frames near the determined installation area. Maintain storage standards and secure frames to avoid damage from other trades and/or accidental movement.
Responsible Party
PCI Personnel Responsible For Correction?
Date Corrected?
9. VERIFY FRAME AND OPENING MATCH - INSTALL FRAME - Verify that the frame is correct for the installation location. Verify that the frame configuration matches the marked opening identification information. Install frame per Owner, Arch., G.C., and the ANSI/SDI Standards set for this site in its location as identified. Confirm that all attachments points have fasteners installed correctly, are of the correct size, quantity and type, torque anchor bolt nuts, if used, to proper specifications, before concluding.
Responsible Party
PCI Personnel Responsible For Correction?
Date Corrected?
10. RECORD INSTALLATION WITHIN TOLERANCES - Immediately after installing, verify that the frame is within the allowable tolerances. Record those measurements and confirm no trade damage. Submit the recorded information of all frames installed daily, to the General Contractor for their records and the opportunity to evaluate the conditions at this time. This confirms that the installations are within allowable tolerances and have no trade damage, regardless if the G.C. chooses to evaluate them or not. Indicate step, date and initials on center hinge.
Responsible Party
PCI Personnel Responsible For Correction?
Date Corrected?
11. WELD FRAMES IF REQUIRED - Weld frames if required after confirming the frame is within allowable tolerances and contains no trade damage. Weld HMF clips to the framing per the current standards set for this site by the Owner, Arch., G.C., and the ANSI/SDI Standards. Confirm and record that the frame is still within allowable tolerances after welding and contains no trade damage. Submit recorded information of post weld condition to General Contractor for their records and the opportunity to evaluate the conditions at this time. Indicate step, date and initials on center hinge.
Responsible Party
PCI Personnel Responsible For Correction?
Date Corrected?
12. REVIEW FRAMES FOR QC PRIOR TO INSPECTION REQUEST - Review the frames on inspection request list prior to submission. Confirm that all attachments points have fasteners installed correctly, are of the correct size, quantity and type, torque anchor bolt nuts, if used, to proper specifications. Welds, if used, are correct and complete. Confirm no trade damage. Indicate step, date and initials on center hinge.
Responsible Party
PCI Personnel Responsible For Correction?
Date Corrected?
13. SUBMIT FRAMES FOR INSPECTION - Submit frames for inspection. Schedule to walk with Inspector and be prepared to make corrections to any deficiencies during inspection. Request the Inspector to sign and date the top hinge mounting plate to confirm passing of frame. Indicate step, date and initials on top hinge. Submit passed frames to G.C. for their records and the Sheetrock Foreman for clearance to hang at frames.
Responsible Party
PCI Personnel Responsible For Correction?
Date Corrected?
14. CONFIRM ALLOWABLE TOLERANCES MAINTAINED AFTER DRYWALL - The Drywall Crew is required to take great care at this step not to defeat the effort to maintained tolerances in the previous steps. Use templates to eliminate out of true in the frame members. Immediately after installing drywall, verify that the frame is within the allowable tolerances, make corrections immediately. Record those measurements and confirm no trade damage. Indicate step, date and initials on center hinge. Submit daily, the recorded information of all contractually completed frames, after drywall installation, to the General Contractor and the Door/Hardware Subcontractor for their records and the opportunity to evaluate the conditions at this time. Consider any out of tolerances after this point, as trade damage.
Responsible Party
PCI Personnel Responsible For Correction?
Date Corrected?
15. ADJUSTMENTS OR CORRECTIONS - Perform further adjustments or corrections on a time and material basis or change order. Submitted records to the General Contractor are proof of fulfilling our contractual obligations.
Responsible Party
PCI Personnel Responsible For Correction?
Date Corrected?
16. PROTECTION OF RECORD - Cover written documentation on hinge mounting plates with tape to preserve the record during paint application. This will provide an immediate record especially when issues arise with the Door/Hardware Subcontractor during their installations.
Responsible Party
PCI Personnel Responsible For Correction?
Date Corrected?