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UniSpec II-Store Planning 103114
SECTION 01458 - TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Administrative and procedural requirements for Owner provided testing and inspection services.
B. Related Requirements:
1. General Conditions: Inspections, testing, and approvals required by public authorities.
2. Section 01452 – Contractor Quality Control: Administrative and procedural requirements for Contractor
quality assurance and quality control.
3. Section 01454 – Architect-Engineer Quality Assurance Observation: Site observation by Owner’s
Architect and Engineer Consultants.
4. Section 01455 - Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing: Contractor procurement of test and balance for heating,
ventilating, and air conditioning systems.
5. Section 01640 - Owner Furnished Products: General procedures related to Owner furnished work and Work
of other Contractors.
6. Section 01770 - Contract Closeout: Project Record Documents.
7. Section 13900 – Fire Suppression – Fire Sprinkler Site Observation and Acceptance Test (FPAT)
C. General requirements for testing and inspection to be performed by the Contractor is specified in Section 01452.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are
referred to within the text by the basic designation only.
B. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
1. AASHTO R18 - Establishing and Implementing a Quality System for Construction Materials Testing
Laboratories.
C. ASTM International (ASTM):
1. ASTM C 1077 - Laboratories Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for Use in Construction and
Criteria for Laboratory Evaluation.
2. ASTM C 1093 - Accreditation of Testing Agencies for Unit Masonry.
3. ASTM D 3740 - Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and
Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction.
4. ASTM D 3666 - Minimum Requirements for Agencies Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving Materials.
5. ASTM D 7186 - Quality Assurance Observation of Roof Construction and Repair.
6. ASTM E 329 - Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection Of Materials Used in Construction.
7. ASTM E 543 - Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing.
8. ASTM E 699 - Criteria for Evaluation of Agencies Involved in Testing, Quality Assurance, and Evaluating
Building Components in Accordance with Test Methods Promulgated by ASTM Committee E-6.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
A. Testing: Evaluation of systems, primarily requiring physical manipulation and analysis of materials, in accordance
with approved standards.
B. Inspection: Evaluation of systems primarily requiring observation and engineering judgment.
C. Quality Assurance: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during execution of the Work to
guard against defects and deficiencies and substantiate that proposed construction will substantially comply with
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construction documents.
D. Quality Control: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after execution of the Work to
evaluate that actual products incorporated into the Work and completed construction substantially comply with
construction documents.
E. Quality assurance and quality control may be performed by either the Contractor or the Construction Testing
Laboratory employed by the Owner.
F. Construction Testing Laboratory (CTL): The independent testing and inspection agency employed by the Owner.
G. Architect of Record (AOR): The prime consultant in charge of overall design and coordination of the building.
H. Engineer of Record (EOR): The Registered Engineer in responsible charge of engineering design for the project.
I. Structural Engineer of Record (SER): The Registered Engineer in responsible charge of the structural design for
the project.
J. Civil Engineering Consultant (CEC): The Registered Engineer in responsible charge of the civil design for the
project.
K. Architect - Engineer (A/E): A collective term to include the AOR, CEC, SER, and the Mechanical, Electrical, and
Fire Protection EOR.
L. Special Inspector (SI): The Special Inspector under the direct supervision of a registered civil/structural engineer
(unless otherwise specified) regularly engaged in inspection, and experienced with the type of work requiring
related testing and inspection. The categories of special inspector are:
1. Technical I (TI): A Technician who is an employee of a qualified and approved testing laboratory. Lab
work shall be performed in a qualified testing laboratory.
2. Technical II (TII): A Technician with a minimum of 2 years experience, or a graduate engineer, and is an
employee of a qualified and approved testing laboratory.
3. Technical III (TIII): An engineer regularly engaged in related work with a minimum of 4 years of
experience, licensed in the State in which the project is located, and is an employee of a qualified and
approved testing laboratory. This licensed engineer shall review and approve all final field reports.
4. Structural I (StI): A graduate civil/structural engineer, or other trained and experienced personnel
acceptable to the SER, with experience in the testing and inspection of related structural systems.
5. Structural II (StII): A civil/structural engineer regularly engaged in related work with a minimum of 4 years
of experience, licensed in the State in which the project is located. The licensed engineer shall review and
approve all inspection reports.
6. Independent Roofing Inspector (IRI): A technician employed or subcontracted by the CTL for the purpose
of field observation of roofing installation. The IRI shall be certified as a Registered Roofing Observer
(RRO) by the Institute of Roofing, Waterproofing, and Building Envelope Professionals (RCI) (Formerly
Roof Consultants Institute).
7. Roofing Technician: A technician employed by the CTL with training and experience in roofing
construction or inspection. The Roofing Technician shall be under the direct supervision of the IRI and
shall provide continuous inspection during roofing work.
8. Unique special inspector requirements, for specific materials and system, are noted in related technical
specification sections.
M. Building Official: The Officer or his duly authorized representative charged with the administration and
enforcement of the local building code.
N. Continuous Inspection: The full-time observation of work requiring special inspection by an approved special
inspector who is present in the area where the work is being performed.
O. Periodic Inspection: The part-time or intermittent observation of work requiring special inspection by an approved
special inspector who is present in the area where the work has been or is being performed and at the completion
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of the work.
P. Deviation: Any item or component of work that does not substantially conform to the requirements of the
construction plans and/or specifications and which has not been corrected by the end of business on the day it is
identified. A life-safety deviation is any construction deviation that poses a serious hazard to any person.
1.4 CONSTRUCTION TESTING LABORATORY (CTL) QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
A. CTL shall comply with requirements of ASTM C 1077, ASTM C 1093, ASTM D 3740, ASTM D 3666, ASTM E
329, ASTM E 543, ASTM E 699, and AASHTO R18.
B. CTL shall be authorized to operate in state in which Project is located.
C. CTL Testing Equipment shall be calibrated at reasonable intervals with devices of an accuracy traceable to either
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards or accepted values of natural physical constants.
D. CTL shall have and maintain a written Quality Manual (QM) for its laboratory conforming to the Appendix
requirements ASTM E 329 or AASHTO R18. The QM shall be available for review by the Wal-Mart Construction
Manager upon request. The QM shall be organized similar to Quality Manual Requirements of AASHTO R18 and
include the following:
1. Organization and Organizational Policies.
2. Staff.
3. Equipment.
4. Test Data Control and Reports.
5. Diognostic and Corrective Action.
6. Internal Quality System Review.
7. Subcontracting.
8. Statement certifying compliance with ASTM standards specified above.
1.5 OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Employment and payment for services of an Construction Testing Laboratory (CTL) and/or Special Inspector (SI)
to perform specified testing and inspecting will be by the Owner under separate contract except for specified
testing required to be selected and paid for by the Contractor as may be required by individual specification
sections.
1.6 CONSTRUCTION TESTING LABORATORY AND SPECIAL INSPECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Responsibilities include inspections, tests, and related actions including reports performed by testing or inspection
service. They do not include Contract enforcement activities performed by the Wal-Mart Construction Manager or
authorities having jurisdiction.
1. Provide the AOR a copy of the contractual provisions defining the CTL’s and SI’s scope of services.
B. The CTL/SI representative shall attend a pre-construction meeting prior to actual start of the Project. Except for
the roofing inspection, the CTL/SI representative shall be the Registered Professional Engineer assigned to the
project.
C. Maintain a copy of Contract Drawings and Specifications with all Addenda and Change Orders. Use the Contract
Documents supplemented by the approved shop drawings and applicable material and workmanship provisions of
the Code for testing and inspection of the work.
D. Provide qualified personnel at site to comply with schedule and submit reports for each test and inspection as
defined in Part 3 of this Section. Testing and inspection, except roofing inspection, shall be under supervision of
the Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state where Project is located.
E. Perform specified inspection, sampling, and testing of work, materials, and equipment in accordance with
specified standards.
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F. Ascertain compliance of materials and mixes with requirements of Contract Documents.
G. Perform testing and inspections in a timely manner to avoid delay of work. Schedule and coordinate testing and
inspections with Contractor and appropriate sub-contractors and installers.
H. If observed deviations from the Contract Drawings, Specifications, or building code will be probable cause of
subsequent rejection of work or material, notify Contractor, the Wal-Mart Construction Manager, CEC, and AOR,
sufficiently in advance for determination to continue operations or take corrective measures before continuing. If
uncorrected after a reasonable period of time, bring the situation to the attention of the SER, the Building Official,
and to the AOR.
I. Track resolutions and remedial repairs to deviations and subsequent conformance to the Contract Documents on
the Observation Log.
J. Report any observed life safety issue immediately to Contractor and Wal-Mart Construction Manager. After
notification is given to the Contractor and the Wal-Mart Construction Manager, the CTL/SI shall also log the life
safety issue on Wal-Mart’s Observation Log.
K. Perform retesting due to non-conformance with the Contract Documents. Costs will be deducted from the Sum due
the Contractor.
L. Provide a final conformance letter to Wal-Mart, the SER and the AOR. An example is attached at the end of this
section.
M. Testing and inspection by the Building Official do not preclude the normal field involvement and site observations
by AOR or SER, nor shall it relieve the Contractor of any responsibility to complete the work in accordance with
the approved drawings and specifications.
N. Construction Testing Laboratory And Special Inspector Limits On Authority: The CTL or SI may not:
1. Release, revoke, alter, or enlarge on requirements of Contract Documents.
2. Approve or accept any portion of the Work.
3. Assume any duties of Contractor.
4. Stop the Work.
O. Testing and inspecting services performed by the CTL (Construction Testing Laboratory) are required to verify
compliance with requirements specified or indicated.
1. CTL services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract Document
requirements nor limit Contractor's other quality-assurance and -control procedures that facilitate
compliance with the Contract Document requirements.
2. Specific quality-assurance and -control requirements for individual construction activities shall be as
specified in the Sections that specify those activities.
3. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-assurance and -control services required by AOR,
Owner, Construction Manager, or authorities having jurisdiction do not limit responsibilities of the CTL.
1.7 ROOF OBSERVATION PROGRAM
A. The CTL shall develop a comprehensive Roof Observation Program to be administered by the IRI outlining the
specific activities and details of roofing site observations and to be implemented in accordance with Section
07530. The program shall conform and implement the requirements of ASTM D 7186 including the applicable
forms therein.
1.8 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Cooperate with CTL/SI personnel, and provide access to the Work and to manufacturer's facilities.
B. Provide incidental labor and facilities to provide access to Work to be tested, to obtain and handle samples at the
site or at source of products to be tested, to facilitate tests and inspections, and to provide storage and curing of test
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samples. Provide lift equipment as required for inspection personnel of the Owner or the Owner’s representatives.
C. Provide CTL 24 hour notice prior to expected time for operations requiring inspecting and testing services.
D. Notify in writing the Wal-Mart Construction Manager three working days prior to expected time for operations
requiring inspecting and testing services.
E. Provide the CTL/SI with access to the internet for the purpose of logging deviations onto the Wal-Mart
Observation Log on the Wal-Mart Building Portal website.
1.9 CONSTRUCTION TESTING LABORATORY REPORTS
A. The CTL shall submit reports and other items as required in this paragraph.
B. CTL Information: Testing laboratory name, address, and telephone number, and names of full time Registered
Engineer and responsible officer.
C. Roof Observation Program.
D. Test and Inspection Reports:
1. Submit test and inspection reports showing the following information:
a. Date issued.
b. Project title and number.
c. Store number.
d. Firm name and address.
e. Name and signature of tester or inspector.
f. Name and seal of registered engineer in responsible charge (as applicable).
g. Date and time of sampling.
h. Date of test or inspection.
i. Identification of product and specification section.
j. Location in project, including elevations, grid location and detail.
k. Type of test or inspections.
l. Results of tests or inspections and interpretation of same.
m. Observations regarding compliance with Contract Documents or deviations therefrom.
E. Submit required reports and other items to the following:
1. AOR: (Construction Administration Leader).
a. One copy (Site work T&I).
b. Three copies (Bldg T&I and Roof Observation Program, if specified). AOR shall transmit one copy
of Bldg T&I to SER.
2. CEC: One copy. (Site work T&I only)
3. Contractor: Three copies.
4. Building Official: Quantities as required.
F. Submit a separate final signed report stating the work requiring inspection is, to the best of the inspector's
knowledge, in conformance with the Contract Documents.
G. Reports shall be made on 8-1/2 by 11 white paper, suitable for photocopying and binding in booklet form. Sheets
shall have the CTL letterhead (including phone number and address). Larger sheets shall be folded and bound into
the booklet.
H. Submit Test and Inspection Reports within three working days of T&I occurrence.
I. Tests and inspections indicating non-conformance (deviations) to the Contract Documents shall be brought to the
attention of the Contractor, CEC, and AOR upon discovery in the form of hard copy reports and entered into the
Wal-Mart Observation Log within 24 hours.
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J. Deviations from the Contract Documents, as defined above, shall be logged onto the Wal-Mart Observation Log
by the CTL/SI representative on site. (www.bldgportal.com, enter username and password, select Observation
Log). Follow instructions on the Observation Log website for entry of information.
K. The Wal-Mart Construction Manager in conjunction with the CTL and/or SI will determine when to involve the
AOR or EOR for remedial action.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
Not Used.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 PRODUCTION TESTING
A. General Requirements:
1. Testing shall be conducted as specified in the individual specification sections.
2. Tests and inspections shall, as a minimum, be performed by Technical I (TI) inspector if not otherwise
specified in the individual section.
3. If inspection of fabricators work is required, the Owner's representative may require testing and inspection
of the work at the plant before shipment.
4. Testing and inspection shall be performed in accordance with the industry standard used as the reference
for the specific material or procedure unless other criteria are specified. In the absence of a referenced
standard, tests shall be accomplished in accordance with generally accepted industry standards.
5. Work shall be checked as it progresses, but failure to detect any defective work or materials shall in no way
prevent later rejection if defective work or materials are discovered, nor shall it obligate Owner to accept
such work.
B. Applicable Sections: Testing by the Owner’s Construction Testing Laboratory is summarized in the following
CTL Testing and Inspection Program Summary Schedule. Refer to the applicable individual sections for specific
details. The Schedule provides summary information only and does not preclude or supersede requirements
contained in the individual sections.
CTL Testing and Inspection Program
Summary Schedule
Section & Title Description of Test or Observation
Type of
Inspector
Report
Frequency
02300 - Earthwork Tests: Classification of Materials,
Laboratory Testing, Field Density Tests
Observation: Subgrades/excavation bases,
bearing capacity, presence of
groundwater, cut & fill slopes.
TI, TII, or TIII
as specified
As specified in Paragraph:
SUBMITTALS
02320 - Excavating,
Backfilling, and
Compacting
Tests: Classification of Materials,
Laboratory Testing, Field Density Tests
Obversation: Subgrades/excavation
bases, bearing capacity, presence of
groundwater.
TI, TII, or TIII
as specified
Per test/observation
02340 - Soil
Stabilization
Unconfined compression tests, density
tests
TI Per test/observation
02715 - Base Course Tests: Field density, thickness.
Inspection: Placement
TI Per test/observation
02740 - Asphalt
Pavement
Testing: Core sampling & tests, thickness,
smoothness, field density, lab tests.
Inspection: Placement.
TI Per test/observation
02751 - Concrete
Pavement
Testing: Lab test, field tests, core
sampling & testing.
TI Per test/observation
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Inspection: Placement, mix.
02770 - Curbs and
Sidewalks
Testing: Lab test, field tests, core
sampling & testing.
Inspection: Placement, mix.
TI Per test/observation
02830 – Segmental
Retaining Wall System
Testing: SRW unit compression test, lab
and field soil tests.
TII Per test/observation
02900- Planting Testing: Topsoil analysis
Inspection: Verify depth of topsoil.
TI Per test/observation
03310 - Structural
Concrete and Exterior
Concrete Slabs.
Testing: Lab test, field tests
Inspection: Forms, slabs, reinforcement,
conc. mix, placement, curing, embedded
items
TI, TII, or StI
as specified
Per test/observation
03312 - Cast-In-Place
Concrete Slabs
(Interior)
Testing: Lab test, field tests
Inspection: Forms, slabs, reinforcement,
conc. mix, placement, curing, embedded
items, hardener/densifier
TI, TII, or StI
as specified
Per test/observation
03314 - Cast-In-Place
Concrete Slabs
(Interior)
Testing: Lab test, field tests
Inspection: Forms, slabs, reinforcement,
conc. mix, placement, curing, embedded
items, hardener/densifier
TI, TII, or StI
as specified
Per test/observation
03362 - Burnished
Concrete Floor Finishes
Testing: Gloss measurement
Inspection: Densifier application.
TI Per test/observation
03363 – Polished
Concrete Floor Finishes
for Interior Slabs
Testing: Gloss measurement TI Per test/observation
Inspection: Equipment and products. TI Per test/observation
03364 – Polished
Concrete Floor Finishes
for Interior Slabs
Testing: Gloss measurement TI Per test/observation
Inspection: Equipment and products. TI Per test/observation
03365 – Diamond
Impregnated
Maintenance Pads
Testing: Gloss measurement TI Per test/observation
Inspection: Equipment and products. TI Per test/observation
03410 – Plant Precast
Structural Conc Panels
Inspection: Precast panel erection
including member configuration, finish,
connections, welding and grouting
TI Per observaton
03905 - Interior
Concrete Slab Repairs
And Joint Filler
Replacement
Inspection: Equipment and products,
repair of slab defects and joint filler
installation.
TI Per test/observation
03931 – Interior
Concrete Slab Surface
Enhancement
Testing: Gloss measurement TI Per test/observation
Inspection: Equipment and products. TI Per test/observation
04200 - Masonry
Mortar & Grout
Testing: Mortar and Grout
Verification of mixes.
TI Per test/observation
04200 - Concrete
Masonry Units
Testing: Strength tests
Inspection: Placement, bond beams,
openings, pilasters, reinforcement,
grouting
TII or StI Per test/observation
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05090 – Post Installed
Concrete & Masonry
Anchors
Testing: Pullout & sheer test if reqd.
Inspection: Anchor holes, anchor size,
embedment, and tightening.
TII or SI Per test/observation
05120 - Structural Steel
Testing: Bolting, Shop & Field Welding
Inspection: Welding, fasteners,
submittals, detail compatibility
TII or StI Per test/observation
05210 - Steel Joists Testing: Bolting, Shop & Field Welding
Inspection: Welding, fasteners, materials,
submittals, detail compatibility
TII or StI Per test/observation
05300 - Metal Deck Inspection: Welding, fasteners, materials,
submittals, detail compatibility
TII or StI Per test/observation
05400 - Cold Formed
Metal Framing
Inspection: Welding, fasteners, materials,
submittals, detail compatibility
TII or StI Per test/observation
07243 - Water-Drainage
Exterior Insulation and
Finish System
Inspection: Verifying field preparation of
materials, expiration dates, installation of
components, curing of components,
installation of joints and sealants, applied
dry-film thickness, interface of coating
material with flashings
TI Per test/observation
07511 - Built Up
Asphalt Roofing
Full time inspection of roofing
installation.
Wal-Mart
Independent
Roofing Inspector
(IRI)
Completion of Roofing
07530 - Elastomeric
Membrane Roofing
Full time inspection of roofing
installation.
Wal-Mart
Independent
Roofing Inspector
(IRI)
Completion of Roofing
07550 - Modified
Bituminous Membrane
Roofing
Full time inspection of roofing
installation.
Wal-Mart
Independent
Roofing Inspector
(IRI)
Completion of Roofing
09511 - Acoustical
Panel Ceilings
Inspection: Installation of acoustical
panel ceilings.
TI Per observation
Architectural Drawings Inspection: Installation and securement
of Building Mounting Signage
TI Completion of Sign
Installation
02456 - Composite
Piles
Testing: Load Test
Inspection: Installation, location,
elevation.
TI Per observation
END OF SECTION
Mr. Construction Manager
Wal-Mart Construction
Sam M. Walton Development Complex
2001 S. E. 10th Street
Bentonville, Arkansas 72716
Re: Supercenter (Store #xxx) – City, State
Dear Construction Manager:
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The purpose of this letter is to state to Wal-Mart, the Architect of Record and the Engineer of Record that, to the best of our
knowledge, the construction on the above referenced project has been completed in substantial conformance with the
approved Contract Documents and with the provisions of the applicable building code. In the capacity of owner’s testing and
inspecting agency, periodic reports as well as a final report have been issued. Those reports state that all of the on-site
inspection and testing has been performed. Work requiring inspection was, to the best of the inspector’s knowledge, in
conformance with the approved plans, specifications, and applicable workmanship provisions of the code.
To our knowledge no outstanding items exist except as otherwise may be entered and shown on the Wal-Mart Observation
Log.
Sincerely,
Testing and Inspection Agency
Include a seal, signature and date of signature
cc: ARCHITECT OF RECORD
ENGINEER OF RECORD