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THIRD PARTY AGENCY QUALITY CONTROL MANUAL TEMPLATE

THIRD PARTY AGENCY QUALITY CONTROL MANUAL TEMPLATE. For: Current Certified Third Party Agencies Developed By: Florida Department of Community affairs Date: January 14, 2011. PRESENTATION OBJECTIVES. Participants will be able to… Better understand the purpose of a quality control manual

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THIRD PARTY AGENCY QUALITY CONTROL MANUAL TEMPLATE

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  1. THIRD PARTY AGENCY QUALITY CONTROL MANUAL TEMPLATE For: Current Certified Third Party Agencies Developed By: Florida Department of Community affairs Date: January 14, 2011

  2. PRESENTATION OBJECTIVES Participants will be able to… • Better understand the purpose of a quality control manual • Better understand the minimum requirements regarding the content of a quality control manual, as described in 9B-1.006, 9B-1.009, 9B-1.016, 9B-1.017, 9B-1.019, 9B-1.023 F.A.C.

  3. 9B-1.006 (3) REQUIREMENTS REGARDING QUALITY CONTROL MANUALS • Must submit to DCA • Initial certification • Re-certification (updated triennially) • Must be posted on BCIS • Must be kept on file at all physical locations • Must contain certain required categories of information, as described in 9B-1.006 (3)

  4. PURPOSE OF MANUAL TEMPLATE • Give description of categories of information, as listed in 9B-1.006, 9B-1009, 9B-1.016, 9B-1.017, 9B-1.019, 9B-1.023 • Ensure understanding that third party QC manual different document than manufacturer QC manual • Format of manual is at the discretion of the individual third party agency

  5. 9B-1.006 (3) F.A.C. CATEGORIES OF INFORMATION • Introduction to the agency and other organizational elements • Outline of internal quality control plan and personnel in charge of quality control • Description of agency’s processes used for plans review and inspections • Organizational chart showing relationships between administration, operations, and quality control responsibilities (include names)

  6. 9B-1.006 (3) F.A.C. CATEGORIES OF INFORMATION • Personal resumes for architects, engineers, plan reviewers, inspectors, supervisors • Listing of training programs for required ce, code compliance, plan reviews, inspections, department requirements, etc. • Procedure for control of insignias • Procedure for maintenance of approved plans and other public records • Procedure for investigating complaints

  7. INTRODUCTION TO THE AGENCY AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONAL ELEMENTS • Name, corporate address, phone, email of agency • Type of organization (corporation, partnership, LLC, other) • Identity of Officers, Partners, Directors, Etc. • Names (and license types/numbers) of all employees who review plans/inspect in Fla. • Procedure for verification of current Fla. Specific licensees • Proof of general liability insurance (minimum of $1,000,000.00) • Proof of liability insurance/worker’s comp. by contractor

  8. INTRODUCTION TO THE AGENCY AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONAL ELEMENTS • Statement of independence regarding affiliations with dealers/manufacturers • Brief history of agency – To include: • Number of years of existence • Description of types of services offered (e.g., plan reviews, inspections, etc.) • Who provides what service • Statement of affirmation of compliance with 9B-1, F.A.C., to include statement that they (agency) represent DCA’s interests when working within the Manufactured Building Program

  9. OUTLINE OF INTERNAL QUALITY CONTROL PLAN AND RESPONSIBLE PERSONNEL • Description of agency quality control plan or process/steps • Administrative procedure for revision of quality control process and quality control manual (How---is checklist used?) • Procedure for retaining records of plans, travelers, inspection reports, insignias used, etc. • Resumes of personnel responsible for quality control, including QC Manager showing education and experience

  10. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART • Organizational chart depicting relationships between administration, operations, and quality control responsibilities • Names of inspectors and plan reviewers with corresponding titles, license numbers, employee status (permanent/ contracted)

  11. DESCRIPTION OF AGENCIES PROCESSES USED FOR PLANS REVIEW AND INSPECTIONS • Plans Review Process • Description/steps of intake process • Date received documented • Agency number issued upon receipt of plan • Describe plan review process/steps ( is checklist used) • Is checklist available upon request • Occupancy type notation • Does it contain Chapter 106 minimum plan review requirements • Product approval notations • How is documentation added to the job folder

  12. DESCRIPTION OF AGENCIES PROCESSES USED FOR PLANS REVIEW AND INSPECTIONS • Plans Review Process (Continued) • Approval stamp form should contain at a minimum… • Agency name • Plans reviewer name/license number • Occupancy type • Agency number • Manufacturer name • How are approved plans submitted to DCA • Describe process/steps of how non-compliant plans are handled (to include how changes are handled) • Describe process/steps used when plan approvals expire due to FBC code changes • Describe process/steps as to how recertified plans are handled • Describe process/steps for plans storage

  13. DESCRIPTION OF AGENCIES PROCESSES USED FOR PLANS REVIEW AND INSPECTIONS • Inspection process/steps • What constitutes plant quality control (process and/or manual) • Describe process/steps • Is their an agency specific form • Inspector’s name, license number, signature • Manufacturer’s name • Quality control deficiencies corrections section • Code deficiencies corrections noted section • Reinspections section • Type of inspections noted • Log of past code violations noted • How/who submits inspection reports to DCA • Describe procedure for inspection report storage • Describe procedure for FBC code updates (e.g., who and how)

  14. DESCRIPTION OF AGENCIES PROCESSES USED FOR PLANS REVIEW AND INSPECTIONS • Process/Steps for Insignia Handling/Control • Procedure for insignia receipt from DCA • Name(s) of employee responsible for insignia application • Procedure for Insignia storage • Procedure for Insignia disposition/release to man. • Procedure for posting/affixing insignias (to include who posts---inspector, QC person, other) • Procedure for returning insignias to DCA • Procedure for removal of insignias due to recertification

  15. APPROPRIATE RESUMES FOR AGENCY PERSONNEL • Personnel resumes must be included for architects, engineers, plan reviewers, inspectors, and their supervisors…to include: • Applicable education/experience • License number

  16. TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION, ETC. • List/describe training/learning opportunities for continuing education • Courses/seminars/workshops (should be approved) • Discussions (regarding code compliance, inspecting, plans review, DCA rules/requirements or procedures, etc.) • In-house/on the job training

  17. COMPLAINT PROCEDURE • Description of procedure used to investigate code violation complaints, after agency approval of plans or inspections • Investigation of complaint report should include: (if applicable) • The parties involved • Description of grievance • Important dates and transactions • What is being affected • Documentation of code violations/plan deviations by a licensed contractor, architect, engineer, or building official • What relief is sought

  18. OTHER TOPICS OR AREAS OF IMPORTANCE

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