1、SSPC-QS 1March 2, 20151SSPC: The Society for Protective CoatingsQuality System No. 1Standard Procedure for Evaluating a Coating Contractors Advanced Quality Management System1. SCOPE1.1 SSPC-QS 1 requires a coating contractor to implement and document advanced quality control and recordkeeping proce
2、dures. As such, the requirements of this standard are intended to supplement the requirements of SSPC-QP 1, SSPC-QP 3, SSPC-QP 6, and SSPC-QP 8. Owners and specifiers who require a higher level of quality control for their projects have the option to require that a contractor quali-fied to QP 1, 3,
3、6, or 8 also present evidence that its quality system meets the requirements of QS 1 on projects where an SSPC-QS 1 certification or an equivalent advanced quality management system is required.1.2 The objective of this standard is to confirm that a contractor has the personnel, organization, qualif
4、ications, procedures, knowledge, and capability to implement the QS 1 quality procedures.1.3 The standard encompasses the in-process inspection of surface preparation, application and cure of protective coatings and linings for new construction and maintenance for industrial, commercial, and marine
5、service.2. DEFINITIONSAuditor: 1) The person or persons performing audits on behalf of the qualifying agency. 2) The body possessing the necessary technical competence to review contractor submit-tals, conduct on-site audits of applicants, and report results in compliance with the requirements of th
6、is procedure and the written requirements of the formal audit program.Calibration: The set of operations that establish, under specified conditions, the relationship between values indicated by a measuring instrument and the corresponding known values of a measurement.Contractor: An individual or fi
7、rm that provides surface preparation and coating application services in the industrial, marine, and heavy or light industrial commercial markets.Corrective Action (CA): The action or actions undertaken to identify and eliminate the root cause of a product or process nonconformance to prevent its re
8、currence. Corrective action is not the repair or rework of identified nonconforming product or process to meet specified requirements.Inspection: Confirmation by examination and provision of evidence that specified requirements have been met. The examination and determination of conformity with spec
9、ific requirements on the basis of professional judgment, and general requirements according to published industry stan-dards, as required in each project specification.Qualifying Agency: The body responsible for sponsorship and operation of an independent certification program to ensure uniform comp
10、liance with provisions of a standard.Quality Control Manual: A document stating the contractors quality policy, quality system and quality practice.Quality System: The organizational structure, responsibilities, procedures, processes, and resources utilized by the contractor for implementing quality
11、 management.Procedure: The written sequence of steps taken by personnel to carry out a particular course of action.Test: A technical operation that consists of the determination of one or more characteristics or performance of a given product, material, equipment, physical phenomenon, process or ser
12、vice, according to a specified procedure.Test Method: A definitive, standardized set of instructions for the identification or measurement or evaluation of one or more qualities, characteristics, or properties of a material.Verification: Confirmation by examination and provision of evidence that spe
13、cified requirements have been met.3. SIGNIFICANCE AND USEContractors meeting the requirements of this standard have demonstrated that they are capable of implementing generally accepted inspection criteria for coating inspection (including surface preparation) and field testing activities normally r
14、equired as a part of coating inspection work. Contrac-tors meeting the requirements of this standard have the capability to provide and maintain the necessary quality systems required for each project requiring implementation of an advanced quality system.4. REFERENCED STANDARDS4.1 The latest issue,
15、 revision, or amendment of the referenced standards in effect on the date of invitation to bid shall govern, unless otherwise specified. 4.2 If there is a conflict between the requirements of any of the cited referenced standards and this procedure, the requirements of this procedure shall prevail.4
16、.3 SSPC STANDARDS:QP 1 Standard Procedure for Evaluating the Qualifications of Industrial/Marine Painting Contractors (Field Application to Complex Industrial Steel Structures SSPC-QS 1March 2, 20152QP 3/AISC 420.10 Certification Standard for Shop Application of Complex Protective Coating SystemsQP
17、6 Standard Procedure for Evaluating Contractors Who Apply Thermal Spray (Metallizing) for Atmospheric Corrosion Protection of Steel and Concrete Structures QP 8 Standard Procedure for Evaluating the Qualifications of Contracting Firms that Install Polymer Coatings or Surfacings on Concrete and Other
18、 Cementitious Surfaces4.4 SSPC PUBLICATIONSDevelopment and Use of Quality Control Forms in Coatings ContractingSSPC Guide for Planning Coatings Inspection4.5 ASTM INTERNATIONAL STANDARD1D3276 Standard Guide for Painting Inspectors (Metal Substrates)5. ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT5.1 The contractor sh
19、all demonstrate that its inspection function is identifiable within the company organization.5.2 The contractor shall:5.2.1 Demonstrate that managerial staff have the necessary expertise, authority and resources to review and verify work performed by field personnel by supplying (1) an organizationa
20、l chart clearly showing lines of authority within the company, (2) written documentation of training and experience of managerial staff, and (3) written evidence that Quality Management reviews inspection and quality control reports written by its field inspection personnel at least weekly during pr
21、oduction operations.5.2.2 Be organized in such a way that demonstrates sufficient independence to ensure that quality considerations are independent of production. Provide written evidence that verification of the inspection result is administered independently of the inspection and production opera
22、tion.5.2.3 Specify and document the responsibility, authority, and interrelationship of all personnel who manage, perform or verify work activity affecting the system. Demonstrate that management personnel review work of field inspection staff and QA personnel to monitor compliance with project spec
23、ifications and any other contract documents.1 ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards volume infor-mation,
24、refer to the standards Document Summary page on the ASTM website.5.2.4 Provide inspection, supervision, and management by persons familiar with the inspection or test methods and procedures, the objective of the inspection or test, and the assessment of the results. (See Section 7 for a description
25、of qualification requirements for inspectors.) 5.2.6 Employ a full-time Quality Manager (QM) with executive responsibility, who reports directly to executive management of the company or facility and is independent of production, to ensure compliance with all company quality procedures and to monito
26、r their implementation. 5.2.7 Appoint a designated replacement in the absence of the QM. The designated replacements shall demonstrate qualifications as required by Section 7, and in the absence of the QM shall report directly to executive management of the company or facility. 6. QUALITY SYSTEM REQ
27、UIREMENTS6.1 QUALITY MANUAL: The contractor shall establish and maintain an advanced quality system appropriate to the type, range, and volume of in-process inspection activities it undertakes. The elements of this system shall be documented. The quality documentation shall be available for use by c
28、ontractor personnel. The contractor shall define and document policies, objectives, and commitment to quality management contractor practice. The contractors management shall ensure that these policies and objectives are documented in the quality manual and communicated to, understood by, and implem
29、ented by all contractor personnel. The quality manual shall be reviewed by executive management at least annually for continued efficacy, and shall be updated as necessary or if required by a customer.26.2 SYSTEM PROCEDURES: In order to meet the requirements of this standard, the quality manual and
30、related quality documentation shall state the contractors policies and operational procedures. The quality manual and related quality documentation shall also contain:6.2.1 A quality policy statement, including objectives and commitments, by ownership and executive management.6.2.2 The organization
31、and management structure of the contractor, its place in any parent organization, and relevant organizational charts.6.2.3 The reporting relationship between management, production operations, support services, and quality management personnel.6.2.4 Procedures for control (including distribution) an
32、d maintenance of all quality control where no written statement of requirement is available for an order received by verbal means, the contractor shall ensure that the order requirements are agreed upon and documented before their acceptanceb. any differences between the contract or accepted order r
33、equirements and those in the bid or tender are resolved and documentedc. the contractor has the capability to meet all the contract or accepted order requirements.6.4.3 Amendment to Contract: The contractor shall identify how an amendment to a contract is correctly and accurately transferred to appl
34、icable personnel within the contractors organization. Channels for communication and interfaces with the customers organization in these contract SSPC-QS 1March 2, 20154matters shall be established.6.4.4 Records: Records of contract reviews by management or designated person shall be maintained. 6.5
35、 DOCUMENT AND DATA CONTROL6.5.1 The contractor shall establish and maintain docu-mented procedures to control all documents and data that relate to the requirements of this quality standard, including, to the extent applicable, documents of external origin such as industry standards and customer dra
36、wings. Various media are acceptable for these documents and data, including but not limited to: electronic documentation; photos; drawings, diagrams, and sketches; audio tapes and video tapes; product samples and defect samples; paint swatches; checklists; flow diagrams; and hard copy correspondence
37、 or forms.6.5.2 Document and Data Approval and Issue: The documents and data shall be reviewed and approved for adequacy by authorized personnel prior to issue. A master list or equivalent document control procedure identifying the current revision status of documents shall be established and be rea
38、dily available to preclude the use of invalid and obsolete documents. This control shall ensure that:a. the pertinent versions of appropriate documents are available at all locations where operations essential to the effective functioning of the quality system are performed.b. invalid and obsolete d
39、ocuments are promptly removed from all points of issue or use or otherwise assured against unintended usec. any obsolete documents retained for legal and/or knowledge preservation purposes are suitably identified.6.5.3 Document and Data Changes: Changes to documents and data shall be reviewed and ap
40、proved by the same personnel that performed the original review and approval, unless specifically designated otherwise. The designated personnel shall have access to pertinent background information upon which to base their review and approval.Where practical, the nature of the change shall be ident
41、i-fied in the document or the appropriate attachments.6.6 Internal Review: The QM or designated persons shall schedule internal audits in order to sample the organizations quality documentation at appropriate intervals during production to verify that its operations continue to comply with the requi
42、rements of the quality system. The QM shall conduct at least one formal audit of the Quality System for each job that requires implementation of QS-1 no later than 50% into production. All audit findings shall be documented in writing. Where an internal audit casts doubt on the correctness or validi
43、ty of the contractors inspections or test results, the contractor shall take immediate corrective action and shall notify, in writing, any customer whose work is or may have been affected.6.7 The quality system, including the Quality Manual, adopted to satisfy the requirements of this standard shall
44、 be reviewed at least once a year by executive management or authorized delegate. The review shall be documented in writing by the management to ensure the continuing suitability and effectiveness of the Quality System, including the Quality Manual, and to introduce any necessary changes or improvem
45、ents.6.8 In addition to periodic internal audits during the production phase of a project, the contractor shall ensure the quality of work provided to customers by implementing periodic checks. These checks shall be reviewed by the president or CEO or COO who shall verify the following in writing: i
46、nternal quality management procedures are documented and followed. use of certified reference materials or in-house quality control using secondary reference materials. independent, supervisory review of inspection results. participation in proficiency testing or other qualification programs. approp
47、riate action is taken as a result of findings from external audits.7. PERSONNEL7.1 The contractor shall have personnel with the necessary education, training, physical capabilities, technical knowledge and experience for their assigned functions. Updated resums shall be maintained for the QM, QCIs a
48、nd other quality management personnel.7.2 Quality Manager (QM): 7.2.1 The contractor shall employ a Quality Manager and have a designated replacement for the QM as described in Sections 5.2.6 and 5.2.7. 7.2.2 The QM shall 1) hold current SSPC or NACE PCS certification, or 2) (for QP-1, QP-3, or QP-6
49、 certified firms) be an SSPC PCI Level III or NACE CIP Level III certified coating inspector or, (for QP-8 certified firms) be an SSPC CCI Certi-fied Coating inspector, or 3) hold a B.S. degree in materials science or corrosion engineering or equivalent engineering degree acceptable to the qualifying agency. 7.2.3 The QM shall have successfully completed the SSPC QCS training or equivalent Quality Management Training that has been determined to be acceptable to the qualifying agency.7.2.4 The QM shall supervise and direct QC personnel.7.3 INSPECTION PERSONNEL: Inspection per
