12 Miss. Code. R. 3-2.1-1-01410-1.01

Current through December 10, 2024

Section 12-3-2.1-1-01410-1.01 - DESCRIPTION

A. Scope: The Contractor will employ and pay for the services of an independent laboratory to perform specified services. Employment of a testing laboratory shall in no way relieve the Contractor of his obligation to perform work in accordance with the Contract.

B. Inspection, Sampling and Testing: Refer to each individual specification section for specific inspection, sampling and testing requirements.

C. Qualification of Laboratory:

1. Meet the Recommended Requirements for Independent Laboratory Qualification published by the American Council of Independent Laboratories.

2. Meet the basic requirements of ASTM E 329-70, Standards of Recommended Practice for Inspection and Testing Agencies for Concrete and Steel as Used in Construction.

3. Responsible Engineer: Perform all testing under the direct supervision of a registered Professional engineer employed full time by the testing laboratory.

4. Submittals: Submit a copy of the inspection report of the facilities made by materials reference laboratory of National Bureau of Standards of any deficiencies reported by the inspection.

5. Approval: The Professional must approve the testing laboratory.

D. Laboratory's Duties:

1. Upon notice, cooperate with the Professional and the Contractor to promptly provide qualified personnel. Perform specified inspections, sampling and testing of materials and methods of construction to ascertain compliance with requirements of Contract Documents. Promptly notify the Professional and the Contractor of irregularities or deficiencies of work observed during performance of services.

2. Reports of inspections and tests will include:

a. Date issued

b. Project title and number

c. Testing laboratory's name and address

d. Name and signature of inspector

e. Date of inspection, or sampling

f. Record of temperature and weather

g. Date of test

h. Identification of product and Specification section

i. Location of Project

j. Type of inspection, or test

k. Observations regarding compliance with Contract Documents

3. Prompt distribution of copies of the inspection reports and tests to:

a. Owner

b. Professional

c. General Contractor

d. Consulting Engineer, when pertinent

e. Subcontractor, when pertinent

E. Contractor's Responsibilities:

1. Cooperate with laboratory personnel to provide access to work and to manufacturer's operation. Provide the laboratory with the required quantities of preliminary samples representative of materials to be tested and required quantities. When required, furnish copies of mill test reports. Furnish laboratory casual labor to obtain and handle samples at the site and to facilitate inspections and tests. Provide facilities for laboratory's exclusive use for storage and curing of test samples. Notify laboratory sufficiently in advance of operations to allow for assignment of personnel and scheduling of tests.

2. Arrange and pay for additional samples and tests required for Contractor's convenience. When initial tests indicate work does not comply with Contract Documents, the Contractor may employ and pay for the services of a separate, equally qualified independent testing laboratory to perform additional inspections, sampling and testing.

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