5-67 schedule. If the production schedule changes, notify the Fabric ation Engineer no less than 3 working days prior to the initial start-up date. If work is suspended on a project, the Fabrication Engineer will require 72 hours notice prior to the resumption of work. Any work done without the Quality Assurance Inspector (QAI) present will be subject to rejection.
504.06 Inspection Quality Control (QC) is the responsibility o f the Contractor. Inspect
all aspects of the work and supervise all nondestructive examin ation (NDE). Record measurements and test results in a clear and legible manner. R eject materials and workmanship that do not meet contr act requirements. The Contra ctor may perform NDE in addition to the minimum required. Provide a copy of all measur ements and testing to the QAI. Quality Assurance (QA) is the prerogative of the Department. T he QAI will ensure that the QC Department is performing properly, verify documentation, periodically inspect workmanship and witness NDE. The QAI will schedule testing dee med necessary by the Fabrication Engineer in addition to the minimum testing require ments in a manner that minimizes interference with the production schedule.
504.07 Inspector's Authority The QAI has the authority to reje ct material or
workmanship that does not meet the contract requirements. The acceptance of material or workmanship by the QAI will not prevent subsequent rejection if the work or material is found unacceptable.
504.08 Rejections Correct or replace rejected material and/or workmanship. Generate a
non-conformance report (NCR). P rovide a copy to the QAI and fo rward a copy to the Fabrication Engineer for review and comments. Structural Defect s: Repair structural defects only with the approval of the Fabrication Engineer. Submit a no nconformance report (NCR) to the Fabrication Engineer wit h a proposed repair procedure. D o not perform structural repairs without an NCR that has been reviewed by the Fabricatio n Engineer. Give the QAI adequate notice prior to beginning structural repairs. In the event that an item fabricated under this Specification d oes not meet the contract requirements but is deemed suitable for use by the Department, said item may be accepted in accordance with Section 100 of the Standard Specifications (see 106.8), Non-Conforming Work.
504.09 Facilities for Fabrication Inspection Provide a private office at the fabrication
plant for QA personnel. The office shall be in close proximity to the work. The office shall be climate controlled to maintain the temperature between 68° F and 75° F and have the exit(s) closed by a door(s) equipped with a lock and two keys w hich shall be furnished to the QAI (s). The QAIs’ office shall meet the following minimum requirem ents: Description Quantity 5-68 Office area (minimum ft2) 100 Drafting Table Surface (ft2) 3 5 Drafting stools-each 1 O f f i c e D e s k 1 Ergonomic Swivel Chairs 1 per inspector Folding Chairs 2 High-speed internet connection (ports) or wireless 1 per ins pector Fluorescent Lighting of 100 ft-candles minimum for all work are as 2 110 Volt 60 Cycle Electric Wall Outlets 3 W a l l C l o s e t 1 Waste Basket with trash bags 1 W a t e r C o o l e r 1 B r o o m 1 D u s t p a n 1 Cleaning Materials-floor, surfaces, windows - duration of the project The Contractor is responsible for disposing of trash and supply ing commercially bottled water for the water cooler. The QAI will have the option to reject any furniture or supplie s provided to the Inspector’s Office based on general condition. Provide parking spaces for QA personnel in close proximity to t he QAIs’ Office. Maintain the pathway between the parking area and the QAIs’ off ice so that it is free of obstacles, debris, snow and ice. The facilities and all furnishings shall remain the property of the Contractor upon completion of the work. Payment for the facilities, heating, l ighting, telephone installation, internet connection, basic monthly telephone and internet charg es and all furnishings shall be incidental to the Contract. Failure to comply with the above requirements will be considere d denial of access to work for the purpose of inspection. The Department will reject all work done when access for inspection is denied.
504.10 Mill Test Reports Provide legible Certified Mill Test R eports (CMTRs) for all
steel and iron material. Provide the CMTRs prior to fabricatio n. If the Contractor begins fabrication, including cutting mat erial, before the QAI has ver ified the CMTRs and mill markings, the material will be rejected. Furnish Certified Mill Test Reports for fasteners. The supplier shall perform a Rotational Capacity Test (RCT) for both plain and galvanized bo lts in accordance with AASHTO M 164M/M 164 (ASTM A 325) for each combination of bolts, nuts and washers supplied. Each combination shall be assigned a unique Rotation al Capacity (R-C) lot number. 5-69
504.11 Material Identification and Control Mark steel plates a nd shapes as specified in
AASHTO M 160 (ASTM A 6). Only use material from stock if it ca n be positively identified, properly documented and the direction of rolling ca n be determined. Store material and fabricated items off the ground. Protect th e material and fabricated items from dirt, grease, other foreign materials and significan t corrosion. Store fasteners in a protected e nvironment. Provide four faste ner assemblies for each lot, length and combination to the Fabrication Engineer for tes ting. A fastener assembly consists of a bolt, washer, nut and direct tension indicator (w hen required). Provide the fastener samples to the Fabrication Engineer immediately upon d elivery to the fabrication shop or job site. Provide Certificates of Conformance for welding consumables tha t are not on the Department’s pre-approved electrode list.
504.12 Protective Coatings If paint is specified, apply the co ating in accordance with
Section 506 of the Standard Specifi cations or Special Provision 506 as applicable. When galvanizing is specified, clean the steel in accordance wi th SSPC-SP 6 prior to galvanizing. Galvanize in accordance with AASHTO M 111 (ASTM A 123). Galvanize fasteners in accordance with ASTM F 2329-05 or AASHTO M 198 Cla ss 50 (ASTM B 695 Class 50). Galvanized nuts shall be lubricated with a water-so luble lubricant containing a dye that contrasts with the color of the galvanizing.
504.13 Unpainted Steel Clean all surfaces to a minimum SSPC-SP 6, Commercial Blast
Cleaning. Steel may be abrasive-blast cleaned prior to fabrica tion. Clean steel that is abrasive cleaned prior to fabrication in accordance with SSPC-S P 6 shall be cleaned in accordance with SSPC-SP 1 Solvent Cleaning after fabrication is complete. Disassemble bolted field splices and solvent clean all faying surfaces in a ccordance with SSPC-SP 1 Solvent Cleaning after drilling or reaming is complete. Inspec t the splices prior to re- assembly. HIGHWAY BRIDGE FABRICATION
504.14 Materials for Bridges The grade of steel is designated on the Plans. Do not
substitute material without the approval of the Fabrication Eng ineer.
504.15 Handling Material Handle material in a manner that prev ents nicks, gouges or
other damage from chains, wire ropes or other handling devices during all phases of fabrication.
504.16 Plates for Fabricated Members Cut plates subject to cal culated stress, including
splice plates, so that the direction of rolling is parallel to the primary stresses. The direction of primary stresses for web and field splice material is parall el to the flanges unless