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(3) Special masonry details.
(4) Standard of workmanship.
(5) Quality control requirements.
(6) Job organization.
b. Attendance is mandatory for:
(1) General contractor job superintendent.
(2) Masonry subcontractor job superintendent.
(3) Masonry subcontractor foreman.
(4) At least two masons.
(5) Authorized representative of the brick supplier.
(6) Mortar material suppliers.
D. Job Site Quality Control:
1. Site control prism tests:
a. Use 7-day compressive strength of brick prisms to control quality.
b. Build, store and test prisms in accordance with site control requirements, Section 1.02.A.
c. Build three prisms for each 5000 sq. ft. (465 m²) of wall area as directed by the Architect/Engineer.
OR
c. Provide three prisms for each story height.
d. Site control test data shall be acceptable if the 7-day prism strength indicates that the 28-day strength will be equal to or greater than the required minimum ultimate compressive strength. See Section 3.02.K.
e. Cost of control prisms to be borne by the General Contractor.
E. Furnish Sample Panel:
1. 4 ft. (1.2 m) long by 3 ft. (1 m) high, of the proposed color range, texture, bond, mortar and workmanship.
2. Erect panel in the presence of the Architect/Engineer before installation of materials.
3. Provide separate panels for each type of brick or mortar.
4. Do not start work until Architect/Engineer has accepted sample panel.
5. Use panel as standard of comparison for all masonry work built of same material.
6. Do not destroy or move panel until work is completed and accepted by Owner.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
Add the following section to 1.03 in Technical Notes 11A Revised:
D. Prism Test Reports:
1. Test reports are to be submitted to Architect/Engineer for approval.
2. Testing and reports are to be completed by an independent laboratory.
3. Test reports shall show:
a. Age at test.
1.02.C.3.b Invitations to attend should be extended to others, such as inspectors (local building department and other government agencies) and Owner.
1.02.D.1.c Select, depending upon whichever is more frequent.