CONTENTS - Central Public Works Department

SECTION 53
(ii) Construction works costing less than the normal Each work to be inspected at least
tender acceptance powers of the Superintending twice during currency of work.
Engineer but more than or equal to the normal
tender acceptance powers of the Executive
Engineer
(iii) Construction works of the power of Executive Each work to be inspected once.
Engineer
(iv) Maintenance works Frequency to be decided by SE.
(5) During periodical visits, efforts of the Assistant Engineer (QA) should be directed at:
(a) To check the quality of materials accepted by the field units for use in the work and to see
whether the laid down system of ‘Quality Assurance Plan’ has been followed.
(b) To check the overall quality of the finished items. Random checks shall be applied by the
Assistant Engineer (QA), with the help of handy instruments like impact hammer for determining
the strength of concrete, portable, penetrometer for testing strength of mortar of plaster,
electronic moisture meter for testing moisture content of timber, etc.
(c) To randomly check the field tests carried out by the field staff during the progress of the work.
This is to be with particular reference to the mandatory tests laid down in the CPWD
Specifications. In case of any abnormal test results coming to his notice, the Assistant Engineer
(QA), with the approval of the Superintending Engineer, shall send samples of such items to
the laboratory for repeat tests.
(d) To provide guidance to the field staff in case of any problem relating to routine field tests.
(e) Finally, on the basis of these observations with regard to the quality of works, general adherence
to the quality assurance procedures and the standard of progress, he shall submit an overall
assessment report in the form at Annexure-V to the Superintending Engineer of the Circle. The
Superintending Engineer shall complete Part V of the report with minimum delay. The Assistant
Engineer (QA) will then send the report to the Executive Engineer concerned. In the case of
works accepted by the Chief Engineer, or higher authority a copy of the Inspection Report is to
be endorsed to the Zonal Chief Engineer also.
53.9 Action by SE on AE (QA) Report
Based on the report of the Assistant Engineer (QA), the Superintending Engineer shall assess the
following:
(i) The general standard of quality of the work at the particular site. This assessment is to be based
on the regularity of the routine tests carried out in the field, and general adherence to the quality
control procedures.
(ii) Remedial action required to avoid defects of the nature mentioned in the Inspection Report.
53.10 Regional Q.A. units and their functions
(1) Quality Assurance work in various Regions are being looked after by the Regional QA units
headed by the Superintending Engineer (TLCQA) or Director Works of the Region.
(2) The Regional QA units shall follow the guidelines and norms relating to Quality Systems and
Procedures as laid down by the Quality Assurance Core Wing from time to time. These Regional
QA units shall function under the control of the Additional Directors General, who shall be fully
responsible for effective quality assurance in their Region. However, the Chief Engineer (CSQ)
shall also inspect the works in the Regions on behalf of the Director General (Works) to see the
effectiveness of Quality Assurance as well as cases referred to him by the Chief Engineer/Additional
Director General.
53.11 The role and functions of Q.A. units under the Region
(1) In general, the QA units shall exercise the role of management of Quality Systems and Procedures
to achieve and sustain quality of works executed by the CPWD, and to offer necessary guidance
to the field units in this regard.
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