QCS 2014 Section 02: Quality Assurance and Quality Control Page 1

Part 10: Laboratories

10 LABORATORIES ..................................................................................................... 2
10.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................... 2
10.1.1 Approved testing Laboratories 2
10.1.2 Government Laboratory 2
10.1.3 Independent Laboratories and Material Testing 2

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QCS 2014 Section 02: Quality Assurance and Quality Control Page 2
Part 10: Laboratories

10 LABORATORIES
10.1 GENERAL

10.1.1 Approved testing Laboratories

1 Unless otherwise agreed with the Engineer in writing, the Contractor shall submit a list of
laboratories he intends to use for testing purposes during the course of the Contract to the
Engineer for approval no later than thirty (30) days from the start of the Contract.

10.1.2 Government Laboratory

1 Where required by the Engineer or directed in the Project Documentation, samples of

materials shall be submitted for testing at the Government Laboratory.

2 The Contractor is responsible for the timely delivery of all samples and materials to the
Materials and Laboratory Division.

10.1.3 Independent Laboratories and Material Testing

1 QCS terms and clauses regarding independent laboratories are obligatory and considered to
be part of the contract conditions.

2 The Contractor shall follow and comply with regular Circulars regarding testing and
laboratories, Quality forms, Safety forms etc. which are issued from the relevant authorities.
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3 The Contractor shall only engage independent laboratories from the latest approved
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laboratory list issued by the relevant authorities for Quality Control testing purposes.
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4 The Contractor shall ensure that copies of all testing results are sent directly from the
laboratory or testing agency to the Owner and/or to any other party specified in the Contract.

5 It is the full responsibility of the Contractor to assure that, project's data base and information
made available to the relevant authorities is true and updated with that existing in the site.

6 The Contractor shall coordinate, accompany and cooperate with QA/QC staff during site
visits, Quality audits and report all nonconformities to the Owner. He shall also ensure that
proper records are maintained on the issuance of Nonconformities and produce upon request
by the relevant authority.

7 The Contractor shall ensure that the Engineer or Engineers Representative shall administer
and witness the sampling and testing process, including sampling locations, collection and
transportation.

8 The Contractor shall ensure that the samples for testing are collected and delivered by the
appointed laboratory or under complete supervision and responsibility of the Engineer. Any
samples collected or delivered to the appointed laboratory by the Contractor not in the
presence of the Engineer or appointed Laboratory will not be considered or approved by the
Engineer.

9 A Field laboratory can only be used for project quality purposes, when operated by one of the
Owner approved laboratories and that satisfies the requirements specified by the Owner.

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