Documentation Audit
Overview
Gathering paperwork and documenting quality procedures can take time. Once you have submitted the materials below, QMC's Manager will review your paperwork before scheduling an on-site audit.
This documentation audit may take up to 28 days to complete.
Documentation Requirements for the AISC Building Fabricator Certification
Following are the materials you'll need to submit for the initial/full documentation audit.
- These requirements are also listed at: Documentation Requirements for Steel Building Certification (PDF)
NOTE: If you are renewing certification, you'll only need to submit payment and a profile verification form that will be included in your renewal packet.
Application Form
If you have not already, submit a completed AISC Certification application form.
This form is necessary even when applying or upgrading for new certifications. The information must be up-to-date and include any special circumstances such as, visiting multiple facilities in order to complete the audit.
Job Descriptions
Job Descriptions shall be provided for all key personnel positions including executive management, which involve formulation or administration of quality and safety systems.
Biographical Information
The biographical data must show title(s) of the position held and that title must match a title on the organization chart or company organization description. Information must be included relating to the individual’s qualifications for the responsibilities of the position(s) filled, which may be illustrated by education, training, certifications or experience in the specific project types typically done by the company.
Include the management of purchasing, detailing/engineering, fabrication processed, quality assurance, quality control and the key individual responsible for the quality management system (Management Representative).
WPS and Welder Qualifications
One current sample welding procedure specification (WPS) for each process used and procedure qualification record (PQR) (See AISC audit policy #2)
One current welder qualification record (WQR) for each process used. (See AISC audit policy #2).
Quality Manual and Procedures
The documented Quality Manual and the documented procedures as outlined in Element 6 through 16 of the Building Standard. Send this in unbound hardcopy format, or (recommended) electronic media.
Note: Do not submit detailing standards (will be evaluated during the onsite audit)
Written quality and safety system procedures are to be included in your documentation. The Certification for Steel Building Standards requires 21 written procedures. These may be combined into 13 procedures according to the manner circumscribed by AISC.
Internal Audit
A record of an internal audit that has been conducted showing that all elements of the Building Standard have been evaluated. Examples might include a checklist of questions referencing all the requirements of the Standard, audit schedules with a record of completion or written evaluations of each element of the Standard. The format for this record is not restricted and can be any system or form that allows your company an effective means to evaluate the elements of the Standard.
Note: A free form statement is not acceptable
Record of a Management Review Meeting
A record of a management review meeting that has been conducted prior to the onsite audit addressing the requirements of element 5.2 of the Building Standard at a minimum.
Example:
Questions & Submission
Please call or e-mail us if you have any questions or need further clarification about any of the items listed above.
(312) 670-7520
certinfo@qmconline.com
Please send quality management system materials to:
Quality Management Company, LLC
Attn: Certification Administration Team
One East Wacker Drive, Suite 700
Chicago, IL 60601
