On-Site Audit

Schedule an On-Site Audit

When your documentation audit is a success, QMC will work with you to schedule an on-site audit. This in-person audit allows us to certify that your firm is using the quality system as you documented it.

Remember, certification looks at processes and procedures, not products.

It's Audit Day

Audits generally take two days.

The auditor assigned to visit you on-site will use the criteria listed in the following checklists:

• Audit Checklist and Summary, Simple Steel Bridges (PDF)
• Audit Checklist and Summary, Major Steel Bridges (PDF)

Auditors will also reference Audit Policies.

On-Site References

Auditors will also ensure that all personnel have access to the following reference materials (from Section B.3 of the Simple Steel Bridge Checklist and the Major Steel Bridge Checklist).

• AISC Steel Construction Manual 13th edition, which includes the following specifications, codes and standards:
• AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (03.09.2005) (PDF) (Hard Copy)
• RCSC Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts (2004)
• AISC Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges (03.18.2005)
• AISC/NISD Detailing for Steel Construction 2nd edition
• ANSI/AASHTO/AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code
• ANSI/AASHTO/AWS A2.4 Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination
• ASTM and AASHTO standards as required based on material stored and being used in the shop (Min. AISC Selected ASTM Standards for Structural Steel Fabrication or current individual copies) www.astm.org
• SSPC Steel Structures Painting Manual, Volume I, Good Painting Practice
• SSPC Steel Structures Painting Manual, Volume II, Systems and Specifications
• AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering 4 volume set (Optional)
• AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications
• Appropriate State DOT standards and specifications: (See: www.fhwa.dot.gov/webstate.htm)
• ASNT-TC-1A 2001 Specific edition required by the current program criteria for both Major and Simple Bridge Certifications.
• ASNT-TC-1A 2006 This edition will satisfy program criteria only if it is accompanied by the new ASNT-CP-105-2006.