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28III. LAB CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
OVERVIEW
The Construction Section (CS) developed this laboratory certification program to support the
Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Quality Assurance Program for Construction
Materials. This program recognizes three categories of laboratories that will test materials for
ODOT construction projects: Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Dispute Resolution. To
ensure that laboratories consistently provide quality test results, they shall be certified according
to this Program.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
1.
Quality Control Laboratories
Quality control of construction materials is the responsibility of the contractor. Laboratories
performing quality control testing may be the contractor’s own, the material supplier’s or an
independent testing laboratory.
The ODOT Central Laboratory will certify all Quality Control Laboratories for those test
methods necessary to perform Quality Control tests of construction materials for ODOT
construction projects. An outline of the on-site inspection process and laboratory certification
criteria is found in Appendix A. This certification will be valid for one year. If a laboratory’s
certification expires and the laboratory has a continued need to test materials for ODOT
construction projects, the laboratory shall apply for re-certification.
This laboratory certification process is designed to provide a “snapshot” of the quality of a
laboratory. The ODOT Central Laboratory or its authorized representative will examine the
laboratory’s testing equipment for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
If the
laboratory’s equipment is properly calibrated and within specifications, and if the laboratory
meets all other conditions specified in Appendix A, ODOT will certify the laboratory as
competent and able to test materials for ODOT construction projects.
2.
Quality Assurance Laboratories
Quality assurance is the responsibility of ODOT (the owner). Quality Assurance Laboratories
perform Independent Assurance (IA) and/or Verification tests in coordination with Quality
Control Laboratories performing quality control tests of materials for ODOT construction
projects. This provides ODOT with an independent analysis of the quality control test results to
ensure that the results of quality control tests are valid.
Quality Assurance Laboratories will usually be ODOT Region Laboratories, but may also be the
ODOT Central Laboratory or an ODOT contracted independent testing laboratory.
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