SECTION 03 30 00 — CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Testing Agency: Owner will engage a qualified testing agency.
B. Concrete Tests:
1. Sampling Fresh Concrete: ASTM C172
2. Slump: ASTM C143/C143M
3. Air Content: ASTM C231, pressure method
4. Compressive Strength: ASTM C39/C39M
a. Cast and cure three standard cylinders
b. Test one cylinder at 7 days
c. Test two cylinders at 28 days
5. Temperature: ASTM C1064 at point of delivery
C. Tolerances:
1. Slab thickness: +3/8 in., -1/4 in.
2. Horizontal alignment: ±1/2 in. in 10 ft
3. Vertical alignment: ±1/4 in. in 10 ft
D. Curing Requirements:
1. Maintain 50°F minimum for 7 days
2. Moisture cure per ACI 308.1SECTION 31 23 00 — EXCAVATION AND FILL
3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Grading and Fill Tests:
1. Proctor Density: ASTM D1557 Modified
2. In-place Density: ASTM D6938 Nuclear Method
3. Minimum compaction: 95% of max dry density
B. Testing Frequency:
1. Every 2-foot lift of fill
2. Every 500 square feet of subgrade
3. At each change of material source
C. Subgrade Preparation:
1. Proof-roll with loaded dump truck
2. Remove soft spots and replace with structural fill
3. Scarify and recompact to 6-inch depth
D. Acceptance Criteria:
1. No pumping or rutting under proof-roll
2. Density tests within specified range
SECTION 05 12 00 — STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING
3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Special Inspection per IBC Chapter 17.
B. Welding Inspection:
1. Visual: AWS D1.1 all welds
2. Ultrasonic: ASTM E164 for CJP welds
3. Magnetic Particle: ASTM E709
C. Bolt Inspection:
1. Pre-installation verification per RCSC
2. Pretensioned: calibrated wrench or DTI
3. Slip-critical: Faying surfaces clean, dry
D. Tolerances per AISC Code of Standard Practice:
1. Column plumbness: 1/500 of height
2. Beam sweep: L/1000
3. Elevation: ±3/4 in. from theoretical
E. Fireproofing inspection after steel erection
SECTION 22 10 00 — PLUMBING PIPING
3.10 WATER SYSTEM TEST
A. Fill piping with water and purge air.
B. Test pressure: 150 psi minimum for 2 hours.
C. No leakage permitted. Repair and retest.
3.14 DWV TESTING
A. Air Test: 5 psi gauge for 15 minutes.
B. Water Test: 10-foot head for minimum 15 min.
C. Inspect joints for leaks with detector.
3.16 STORM DRAINAGE TEST
A. Flood test each horizontal drain for 15 min.
B. No leakage at joints or connections.
C. Verify proper slope: 1/4 in. per foot minimum
D. Video inspection of underground mains
1. Record location of all connections
2. Document pipe condition and alignment
SECTION 26 05 00 — COMMON WORK FOR ELECTRICAL
3.03 TESTING AND INSPECTION
A. Insulating Resistance Testing:
1. Megger test on each circuit at 500V DC
2. Duration: one minute minimum
3. Record readings for each circuit
B. Operating Test:
1. Demonstrate operation of each system
2. Verify proper phase rotation
3. Test ground fault protection devices
C. Grounding System:
1. Test electrode resistance: 5 ohms maximum
2. Verify bonding at all connections
3. Document with calibrated earth ground tester
D. Emergency Power:
1. Transfer switch: 10-second maximum
2. Load bank test: 4 hours at rated capacity
SECTION 07 92 00 — JOINT SEALANTS
3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Adhesion Testing:
1. Field adhesion test per ASTM C1521
2. Test three locations per elevation
3. Minimum: 100% cohesive failure
B. Inspection:
1. Verify joint preparation prior to sealant
2. Check backer rod depth and diameter
3. Document ambient conditions
C. Environmental Requirements:
1. Temperature: 40°F to 100°F
2. No rain within 24 hours of application
3. Surfaces must be dry and frost-free
D. Quality Records:
1. Log sealant batch numbers per location
2. Photograph joints before and after sealing
SECTION 03 30 00 — CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Testing Agency: Owner will engage a qualified testing agency.
B. Concrete Tests:
1. Sampling Fresh Concrete: ASTM C172
2. Slump: ASTM C143/C143M
3. Air Content: ASTM C231, pressure method
4. Compressive Strength: ASTM C39/C39M
a. Cast and cure three standard cylinders
b. Test one cylinder at 7 days
c. Test two cylinders at 28 days
5. Temperature: ASTM C1064 at point of delivery
C. Tolerances:
1. Slab thickness: +3/8 in., -1/4 in.
2. Horizontal alignment: ±1/2 in. in 10 ft
3. Vertical alignment: ±1/4 in. in 10 ft
D. Curing Requirements:
1. Maintain 50°F minimum for 7 days
2. Moisture cure per ACI 308.1SECTION 31 23 00 — EXCAVATION AND FILL
3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Grading and Fill Tests:
1. Proctor Density: ASTM D1557 Modified
2. In-place Density: ASTM D6938 Nuclear Method
3. Minimum compaction: 95% of max dry density
B. Testing Frequency:
1. Every 2-foot lift of fill
2. Every 500 square feet of subgrade
3. At each change of material source
C. Subgrade Preparation:
1. Proof-roll with loaded dump truck
2. Remove soft spots and replace with structural fill
3. Scarify and recompact to 6-inch depth
D. Acceptance Criteria:
1. No pumping or rutting under proof-roll
2. Density tests within specified range
SECTION 05 12 00 — STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING
3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Special Inspection per IBC Chapter 17.
B. Welding Inspection:
1. Visual: AWS D1.1 all welds
2. Ultrasonic: ASTM E164 for CJP welds
3. Magnetic Particle: ASTM E709
C. Bolt Inspection:
1. Pre-installation verification per RCSC
2. Pretensioned: calibrated wrench or DTI
3. Slip-critical: Faying surfaces clean, dry
D. Tolerances per AISC Code of Standard Practice:
1. Column plumbness: 1/500 of height
2. Beam sweep: L/1000
3. Elevation: ±3/4 in. from theoretical
E. Fireproofing inspection after steel erection
SECTION 22 10 00 — PLUMBING PIPING
3.10 WATER SYSTEM TEST
A. Fill piping with water and purge air.
B. Test pressure: 150 psi minimum for 2 hours.
C. No leakage permitted. Repair and retest.
3.14 DWV TESTING
A. Air Test: 5 psi gauge for 15 minutes.
B. Water Test: 10-foot head for minimum 15 min.
C. Inspect joints for leaks with detector.
3.16 STORM DRAINAGE TEST
A. Flood test each horizontal drain for 15 min.
B. No leakage at joints or connections.
C. Verify proper slope: 1/4 in. per foot minimum
D. Video inspection of underground mains
1. Record location of all connections
2. Document pipe condition and alignment
SECTION 26 05 00 — COMMON WORK FOR ELECTRICAL
3.03 TESTING AND INSPECTION
A. Insulating Resistance Testing:
1. Megger test on each circuit at 500V DC
2. Duration: one minute minimum
3. Record readings for each circuit
B. Operating Test:
1. Demonstrate operation of each system
2. Verify proper phase rotation
3. Test ground fault protection devices
C. Grounding System:
1. Test electrode resistance: 5 ohms maximum
2. Verify bonding at all connections
3. Document with calibrated earth ground tester
D. Emergency Power:
1. Transfer switch: 10-second maximum
2. Load bank test: 4 hours at rated capacity
SECTION 07 92 00 — JOINT SEALANTS
3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Adhesion Testing:
1. Field adhesion test per ASTM C1521
2. Test three locations per elevation
3. Minimum: 100% cohesive failure
B. Inspection:
1. Verify joint preparation prior to sealant
2. Check backer rod depth and diameter
3. Document ambient conditions
C. Environmental Requirements:
1. Temperature: 40°F to 100°F
2. No rain within 24 hours of application
3. Surfaces must be dry and frost-free
D. Quality Records:
1. Log sealant batch numbers per location
2. Photograph joints before and after sealing
