The manufacturer’s Quality Control Manual shall at a minimum contain the following information.
(1) Organizational Element:
- (a) Introduction of the manufacturer – a brief history which shall, at a minimum include where it is incorporated, whether it is a division of any parent organization, the identity of products it manufactures, and the location of the facility.
- (b) An organizational chart showing responsible management and supervisory positions by title. A job description for each of the positions shall be provided.
- (c) Brief qualifications of all personnel in management and supervisory positions including the Quality Control Manager.
- (d) Administrative procedure for revision of Quality Control Manual.
- (e) Procedure for retaining permanent records of plans, travelers, inspection reports, serial numbers of buildings, insignias used, first destination of labeled buildings or components in accordance with Chapter 19, F.S.
- (f) Method and frequency of training of quality control and production personnel.
(2) Design and Specification Control:
- (a) Procedures for revisions to plans.
- (b) Recording system of drawings and specifications.
(3) Material Control:
- (a) Inspection procedure of materials, equipment and supplies when received.
- (b) Method of storing and protection of building materials and equipment against damage.
- (c) Provision for disposal of rejected materials, equipment and supplies.
- (d) Forms used.
(4) Production Control:
- (a) A description of manufacturing process – method and sequence of construction.
- (b) Check lists of material specifications and workmanship inspections performed at each stage of production by supervisors, corrective actions taken, use of traveler.
- (c) Frequency of quality control inspections.
- (d) List of tests to be performed, testing equipment, results and technical data acceptable.
- (e) Procedures for timely preventive and remedial measures.
- (f) Assignment of authority to accept or reject work.
- (g) Provision for disposition of rejected items.
- (h) Forms used.
(5) Finished Product Control and Identification of Products:
- (a) Procedure for handling and storage of finished buildings/modules and components.
- (b) Preparation for shipping, transportation, and delivery.
- (c) Serial numbering system of buildings or components and location of the serial number not readily removable.
- (d) Location of manufacturer’s data plate. Information to contain in the data plate.
- (e) Location of Florida State insignia.
- (f) Forms used.
Rulemaking Authority 553.37(2) FS. Law Implemented 553.37(2), (6), 553.381 FS. History–New 1-17-72, Amended 2-23-75, 3-1-80, 9-29-82, Formerly 61-41.10, Amended 1-1-89, 3-1-92, 3-1-95, 9-7-00, 9-13-01, 5-13-07, 9-13-09, Formerly 9B-1.010.