Quality Assurance Program

[jonathanwilkins]

I do a little work on the side putting together plans for residential construction. Seeing, though, that residential construction has all but ceased, I'm looking at doing a small commercial building. The building code requires that a quality assurance plan be written for this building (high wind) but doesn't give very good specifics about how it's to be written. Anyone got any good examples or advice? Thanks.

 

[hogan666]

jonathanwilkins,
Try going to the AISC website and look at there bridge or building certification programs. They have a self audit that you could use as a starting point.

 

[plasgears]

ISO9000 materials give guidance in the writing of quality plans. I recommend pursuing this.

Quality control has been a way of life in aero, and it has spilled over into industry. Auto has their own version, QS9000; not recommmended.

This is a whole new world for someone who has not operated in quality systems. I personally believe in it, and it should be embraced by big and little enterprises. European companies will demand ISO certification before they do business with you.

In larger companies, a QC professional will run the QC operation, but there is no reason why an engineer couldn't learn the ropes and embrace the system. Good luck.

 

[Rich2001]

Check the faq's faq507-229 "CHECKLISTS FOR THE QUALITY ASSURANCE OF CALCULATIONS, DESIGN AND DRAWING PRODUCTION"

and follow the AISC Bridge Certification program.

Drop me an email at welding_engr_rich (at) charter(dot)net
I might be able to help.

Vita sine litteris mors est.

 

[henri2]

If the code is based on either the 2000 or 2003 IBC, then the QA plan pertains to quality assurance during construction....and should include a testing and special inspections program. In the 2006 IBC this is referred to as a STATEMENT OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS.

A google search will yield lots of examples of guidelines for developing a QA or statement of SI for wind resistance. The search will also have links for QA plans that have been submitted as a condition for permit issuance.

 

[BigH]

You can get the Haldron Particle Collider QC/QA off the net - not sure it is wise.

 

[jonathanwilkins]

"If the code is based on either the 2000 or 2003 IBC, then the QA plan pertains to quality assurance during construction....and should include a testing and special inspections program. In the 2006 IBC this is referred to as a STATEMENT OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS."


What I'm referring to is the 2003 IBC. I've done a google search and it's not yielded exactly what I need. Thanks for everyone's input.