Any construction and installation work is accompanied by quality control of the actions performed. Operational control quality of work is part of the activities of supervisory authorities involved in regulating the creation of new capital construction projects. Specialists from these bodies monitor all types of technical activities for compliance with current legislation.
The regulatory authorities will not have any complaints during construction and installation work:
- if you strictly adhere to the construction requirements established in the rules and regulations;
- carry out all activities in accordance with state standards and documents of state supervisory authorities;
- take into account all requirements project documentation.
The objects of operational control are the materials used. In addition, during the inspection, the condition of equipment and machinery, the availability of the necessary construction and installation documentation, and much more are checked.
Operational control is carried out on different stages construction: in progress earthworks, at the stages of foundation arrangement, installation, carpentry and finishing activities.
Let's take a closer look at each of these stages.
Excavation control
Initial construction work is associated with the land plot on which a new facility is being built or an existing one is being reconstructed. At this stage, backfilling, excavation, and construction of trenches and embankments can be performed.
When carrying out control activities, specialists visually check the marks for deviations of land construction formations from the design parameters. In addition, specialists check the compliance of geometric parameters and pits with the values specified in the design documentation. At the same time, specialists from the supervisory authority check documents to ensure they comply with general regulatory requirements.
Thus, the operational control scheme at this stage is aimed at checking compliance with the correct arrangement of the selected area for subsequent construction work.
Laying the foundation
One of the most important stages of construction installation work is the laying of the foundation, which begins immediately after the completion of excavation work.
The quality of the foundation of a capital construction project will subsequently determine its entire integrity, reliability and durability.
Control measures at this stage are aimed at checking the soil layer on which the foundation will be laid. Specialists check the composition of the soil, which should not contain construction debris, ice and snow particles, or any other rotting elements.
At the same time, specialists from the supervisory authority determine the characteristics of the blocks and structures that are planned to be used when laying the foundation of the structure. The quality of installation of building elements, the correctness of their location in structures, their distance from each other, their density and integrity are also monitored. Any violations identified at this stage, if not eliminated, may subsequently lead to negative consequences and significantly reduce the service life of the facility.
Control of installation work
Supervision of installation work involves a large amount of activity. At this stage, the installation of reinforced concrete columns, beam elements, floor slabs, shafts and panels is controlled.
The entire supervisory process can be divided into two stages:
- external and measuring verification of used building materials and structures (assessment of compliance of beams, slabs and other materials with the requirements of design documentation);
- control of installation actions after their completion (checking the installation of objects for compliance with the initially determined location).
At the first stage, surfaces are inspected, the presence of cracks, concrete sagging and other defects is checked. At the second stage, existing deviations and the reliability of fastenings are assessed. The results of the control measures carried out are the basis for drawing up a report of hidden defects.
Control of carpentry and finishing works
At the next stages, carpentry and finishing work is supervised. As a rule, carpentry activities include the installation of window and door units. Before their installation, the characteristics of the material used are checked, including its compliance with the stated requirements. Evaluated appearance, the accuracy of the parameters, after which the installation actions, insulation of block structures, and the correctness of their locations are directly controlled.
After this, the finishing work is checked: the quality of materials, their compliance with environmental and design requirements.
Completion finishing works entails monitoring the performance properties of the finish. At this stage, it is revealed possible disadvantages coatings and recommendations are given regarding their removal.
Roofing, insulation and finishing measures
Almost every project involves the implementation of hydro, noise and heat insulation measures. They are mandatory for both residential buildings and most industrial facilities, and are designed to neutralize negative factors affecting the facility from the outside.
Particular attention is paid to roofing work when monitoring.
Both basic designs and quality are checked roofing materials, their density and reliability.
Thus, operational quality control includes a whole set of measures that must be implemented at each stage of construction and installation activities. Control activities require a high degree of responsibility on the part of the inspection structures, since the quality of operational control directly affects the safety of operation of the construction site.
1.23. Operational quality control should be carried out during construction processes or production operations and ensure the timely identification of defects and the adoption of measures to eliminate and prevent them.
1.24. With operational control, the work performer checks:
· compliance of the sequence and composition of the technological operations performed with the technological and regulatory documentation applicable to the data technological operations;
· compliance with the technological regimes established technological maps and regulations;
· compliance of quality indicators of operations and their results with the requirements of design and technological documentation, as well as regulatory documentation applicable to these technological operations
The results of operational controls must be documented.
(12-01-2004, clause 6.1.6)
1.25. Performers of operational control are work producers, foremen and workers of construction laboratories, geodetic and other services construction organization, as well as representatives of the customer and the design organization.
The results of operational quality control are recorded in logs or in section 4 of the “General Work Log” (Appendix 3)
1.26. During the construction process, an assessment must be made of the performance of work, the results of which affect the safety of the facility, but in accordance with the adopted technology become unavailable for control after the start of subsequent work, as well as completed building structures and plots utility networks, the elimination of defects identified by inspection is impossible without dismantling or damaging subsequent structures and sections of utility networks. Representatives of the relevant state supervision bodies, designer’s supervision, as well as, if necessary, independent experts may participate in these control procedures. The contractor shall notify the other participants of the timing of these procedures no later than three working days in advance.
The results of acceptance of work hidden by subsequent work, in accordance with the requirements of design and regulatory documentation, are documented in certificates of inspection of hidden work (Appendix 12). The developer (customer) may require a re-inspection after eliminating the identified defects.
(12-01-2004, paragraphs 6.2, 6.2.1)
Acceptance control
1.27. To the procedure for assessing the conformity of individual structures, tiers of structures (floors), the work contractor must submit inspection certificates of all hidden works included in these structures, geodetic as-built diagrams, as well as test reports of structures in cases provided for in the design documentation and (or) the construction contract . The developer (customer) can check the accuracy of the as-built geodetic diagrams presented by the contractor. For this purpose, the performer of the work must preserve the alignment axes and installation guidelines fixed in kind until the completion of acceptance.
The results of acceptance of individual structures must be documented in acceptance certificates for critical structures (Appendix 13).
1.28. The manual provides forms of inspection reports for covert work and acceptance of critical structures.
The list of covert work and critical structures is determined by the design documentation.
1.29. When constructing complex and unique objects, inspection reports for hidden work and acceptance of critical structures must be drawn up taking into account special instructions and technical specifications project documentation.
1.30. In accordance with clause 4.4 of chapter SNiP 3.01.03-84, the design organization must also determine the list of critical structures and parts of the structure that are subject to executive geodetic survey when performing acceptance control.
1.31. Inspection of hidden work and intermediate acceptance of critical structures is carried out by commissions with the mandatory participation of representatives:
· bridge construction division;
· technical supervision of the customer;
· design organizations- upon acceptance of critical structures and hidden work stipulated by the contract for designer’s supervision.
1.32. Inspection and acceptance of work according to clause 1.31 is carried out as soon as they are ready. The bridge construction division is obliged to call representatives of the technical supervision of the customer and design organizations in advance.
1.33. Certificates of inspection of hidden work and acceptance of critical structures are drawn up in duplicate and, after signing, are kept by the contractor and the customer.
1.34. Before acceptance of hidden work, it is prohibited to carry out subsequent work. It is also prohibited to load completed critical structures of bridges and pipes with construction and operational loads until an acceptance certificate for these structures is issued.
1.35. The following documentation must be presented during acceptance inspection:
· as-built drawings with any deviations or changes made (if any) and documents on their agreement with the design organizations that developed the drawings;
· factory technical passports, certificates, factory inspection certificates for steel, reinforced concrete and wooden structures;
· certificates or passports certifying the quality of materials used in construction and installation work;
· certificates of inspection of hidden work;
· acts of intermediate acceptance of structures;
· executive geodetic diagrams of the position of structures;
· work logs;
· documents on quality control of welded joints;
· test reports for structures (if tests are provided for in working drawings);
· other documents specified in the working drawings.
(3.03.01-87, clause 1.22)
Technical Supervision
1.36. Technical supervision of the developer (customer) of construction is carried out by:
· checking whether the contractor has quality documents (certificates in certain cases) for the materials, products and equipment he uses, documented results of incoming inspection and laboratory tests;
· control of compliance by the contractor with the rules of warehousing and storage of materials, products and equipment used; if violations of these rules are detected, the technical supervision representative may prohibit the use of improperly stored and stored materials;
· control of compliance of the operational control performed by the contractor with the requirements of SNiP 12-01-2004, clause 6.1.6.
· control of the availability and correctness of the work carried out by the contractor executive documentation, including assessment of the reliability of geodetic as-built diagrams of completed structures with selective control of the accuracy of the position of elements;
· control over the elimination of defects in design documentation identified during the construction process, documented return of defective documentation to the designer, control and documented acceptance of corrected documentation, transfer of it to the contractor;
· monitoring the execution by the contractor of the instructions of state supervisory authorities and local self-government;
· notification of state supervisory authorities about all cases of emergency conditions at the construction site;
· monitoring compliance of the volumes and timing of work with the terms of the contract and the construction schedule;
· assessment (together with the work contractor) of the compliance of the work performed, structures, sections of utility networks, signing bilateral acts confirming compliance; control over the fulfillment by the contractor of the work of the requirement that subsequent work is inadmissible before the signing of the specified acts;
· final assessment (together with the work contractor) of the compliance of the completed facility with the requirements of legislation, design and regulatory documentation.
To carry out technical supervision, the developer (customer), if necessary, forms a technical supervision service, providing it with the design and necessary regulatory documentation, as well as instrumentation and instruments.
1.37. In cases provided for by law, the developer of project documentation carries out supervision of construction. The procedure for the implementation and functions of designer supervision are established by the relevant regulatory documents.
Comments from representatives of the developer's (customer's) technical supervision and designer's supervision are documented. The facts of elimination of defects based on the comments of these representatives are documented with their participation.
(12-01-2004, paragraphs 6.4, 6.5)
1.38. Author's supervision is carried out on the basis of an agreement (administrative document) and is carried out, as a rule, during the entire period of construction and commissioning of the facility, and, if necessary, initial period its operation.
(SP 11-110-99, clauses 4.1,4.2)
1.39. When carrying out author's supervision over the construction of a facility, a journal of author's supervision of construction (hereinafter referred to as the journal) is regularly maintained, which is compiled by the designer and transferred to the customer. Forms for filling out the journal are given in Appendix 5.
(SP 11-110-99, clause 5.1)
1.40. Log keeping can be carried out both for the construction site as a whole, and for its launch complexes or individual buildings and structures.
The magazine must be formatted in accordance with GOST 2.105-95. The magazine must be laced, numbered, signed with all signatures on title page and sealed with the customer's seal. The log is transferred by the customer to the contractor and remains at the construction site until its completion. The log is filled out by the manager or specialists carrying out architectural supervision, the customer and the contractor’s authorized person.
After completion of construction, the contractor hands over the log to the customer.
Each visit to the construction site by specialists is recorded in a log.
The records and instructions of specialists are presented clearly, with the necessary references to the current building codes and rules state standards, technical conditions.
(SP 11-110-99, clauses 5.1-5.5)
1.41. Representatives of state control (supervision) bodies, upon notification of the work contractor, can participate, in accordance with their powers, in procedures for assessing the conformity of the results of work hidden by subsequent work and individual structures.
(12-01-2004, clause 6.9)
1.42. When identifying inconsistencies, state control (supervision) bodies apply sanctions provided for by current legislation.
Quality control of construction work must be in a special place. That is why the organization of such events requires, first of all, the organization of the labor process at high level. At the same time, this includes not only the direct participation of persons during the construction of the facility, but also logistics, which determines the methods, timing and quality of delivery necessary materials or ready-made elements to the construction area. Therefore, simultaneously with the work associated with the creation of a new facility, actions are taken to coordinate and check the quality of the stages already completed.
Operational quality control of construction and installation works is part of the activities of supervisory authorities, which are designed to regulate work in the field of creating new capital construction projects. They monitor all types of technical activities for compliance regulatory framework RF. Each type of activity at a certain stage provides for special rules and requirements that must be observed.
Excavation and first inspection
The initial and main work is primarily related to the land plot on which it is planned to construct a new facility or reconstruct old buildings. The guidelines for quality control of construction and installation works state that, if necessary, the soil area should first be checked to ensure that the following conditions are met:
- Is it necessary to additionally fill the area to bring it into a more even configuration?
- Is it necessary to create trenches, embankments or excavations to create a favorable construction environment and to meet operational control requirements?
During the creation of new capital construction projects, it must be remembered that it is important for inspection organizations to document each stage and each action in writing with technical designations. The best option will be a journal in which all technical documentation will be collected and the quality control system will be assessed.
The operational quality control scheme at this stage is aimed at verifying compliance by citizens or legal entities the correct location of the foundation, the correctness of the chosen area and the volume of construction work. This also includes the definition of use in accordance with the urban planning plan land plot and the points established in the construction permit.
At this stage of activity, a legal check of available documents takes place, as well as a visual inspection of the territory for compliance with the parameters of permitted construction and the presence of indentations.
Laying the foundation
The most important stage, since it is the one that determines subsequent actions. The integrity of the entire object, its service life and the quality of all activities of the construction organization as a whole will depend on the quality of the foundation of the real estate object.
The organization of quality control of construction work in this case is aimed at checking the soil layer directly in the place where the foundation will be installed. To do this, it is additionally necessary to create a quality log of construction and installation works, which will be based on the survey submitted by the surveyor. Thus, there should be no construction debris or objects that could disturb the foundation layer. Also, all work must be carried out under normal weather conditions, without precipitation or disruption of the integrity of the soil and its normal condition.
It is important to consider the quality of structures that are made of either concrete or iron materials, their distance from each other and installation methods. Any violation of the scheme can lead to negative consequences and significantly reduce the life of the building.
The tasks of operational quality control of construction work at the time of direct activity on the construction of buildings or structures are:
- Creation of a specific scheme for operational quality control of used building materials and mixtures. Visual inspection bricks, blocks, beam elements and floor slabs for external condition, eliminating chips, damage and other defects that prohibit the use of such elements in construction. Indication in the log of defects and measures taken to replace them;
- Taking into account the operational quality control scheme upon completion of the installation of the main structures. Thus, a log is kept indicating the order of construction and installation of blocks and other systems (floor slabs, beam elements and columns).
Such problems are always solved in two stages. Initially, an inspection takes place, and then a check for compliance with the construction project. The entire range of these checks is recorded in the work log and can then serve as the basis for drawing up a report of hidden deficiencies in the activities of installation organizations. It is important to remember that any deviations from the standards at this stage will affect the quality of operation in the future. That is why organizations must first of all think about security, which will guarantee the quality of their work.
Definition of roofing and insulation works
The start of repair and installation work occurs with the installation of insulation systems from water, noise and other negative factors. The construction scheme does not differ from the type of buildings. Therefore even non-residential premises must be finished in such a way that the rules established by the technical supervision service are fully complied with.
If we're talking about about the reconstruction of any facility, it is necessary to take into account the current state of all systems of this structure. Therefore, in this case, control comes down to checking the current state of the waterproofing and noise insulation elements, and then developing a plan to strengthen or replace the current systems.
As can be seen from the above, operational control consists of many systems that cannot operate separately from each other. A clearly developed scheme and maximum responsibility for the work done are required.
