1. A. The manufacturer shall maintain, at each site of manufacture of industrialized buildings, a quality control manual. The manufacturer’s quality control manual shall at a minimum contain the following information.

   1. 1. Organizational Element

      1. a. Introduction of the Manufacturer. A brief history which shall, at a minimum, include the length of time that the manufacturer has been in the industrialized buildings industry, 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.
      2. b. Identification of principals and the positions of partners if the manufacturer is a partnership or its officers, directors, controlling owners and registered agent if the manufacturer is a corporation.
      3. c. An organizational chart showing responsible management and supervisory positions by title. A job description for each of the positions shall be provided.
      4. d. Brief qualifications of all personnel in management and supervisory positions including the quality control manager.
      5. e. Administrative procedure for revision of quality control procedure and quality control manual.
      6. f. Procedure for retaining permanent records of plans, travelers, inspection reports, serial numbers of buildings, decals used, first destination of labeled buildings or components.
      7. g. Method and frequency for training of quality control and production personnel.

   2. 2. Design and specification control:

      1. a. procedures for revisions to plans;
      2. b. recording system of drawings and specifications.

   3. 3. Material control:

      1. a. inspection procedure of materials, equipment and supplies when received;
      2. b. method of storing and protection of building materials and equipment against damage;
      3. c. provision for disposal of rejected materials, equipment and supplies;
      4. d. forms used.

   4. 4. Production control:

      1. a. a description of manufacturing process—method and sequence of construction;
      2. b. check lists of material specifications and workmanship inspections performed at each stage of production by supervisors, corrective actions taken, use of traveler;
      3. c. frequency of quality control inspections;
      4. d. list of tests to be performed, testing equipment, results and technical data acceptable;
      5. e. procedures for timely preventive and remedial measures;
      6. f. assignment of authority to accept or reject work;
      7. g. provision for disposition of rejected items;
      8. h. forms used.

   5. 5. Finished product control and identification of products:

      1. a. procedure for handling and storage of finished buildings/modules and components;
      2. b. preparation for shipping, transportation, and delivery;
      3. c. serial numbering system of buildings or components and location of the serial number not readily removable;
      4. d. location of manufacturer’s data plate. Information to contain in the data plate;
      5. e. location of Louisiana state decal;
      6. f. forms used.
   6. 6. A copy of the initial plant certification report in accordance with §2735 herein.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1730.51 through 1730.66.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Fire Marshal Code Enforcement and Building Safety, LR 35:2473 (November 2009), amended LR 36:1025 (May 2010).