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B. Introduction

1. Purpose

This procedure manual aims to ensure quality control per industry standards, as set forth by the American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. It is our goal to implement a quality procedure to ensure the highest level of service to the clients of Seacoast Inc.

2. Definitions

Term Definition
Checker Qualified staff member who independently reviews shop and erection drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before customer submittal. The Checker and Detailer shall not be the same person.
Detailer Staff member responsible for producing shop and erection drawings per contract requirements and Seacoast detailing standards.
Quality Assurance Inspector The customer's representative responsible for commercial inspection of fabrications on behalf of the owner.
Quality Control Inspector Seacoast staff responsible for final inspection of fabrications, reporting to the Quality Control Manager.
Quality Control Manager Responsible for maintaining and enforcing the Quality Control Manual, overseeing inspection activities, and ensuring compliance with AISC certification requirements.
Quality Control Plan The governing document for Seacoast Inc.'s quality management system.

3. References

The following references apply to all sections of the Quality Control Manual. Individual sections list additional references specific to their scope.

  • 3.1 Seacoast Inc. Quality Control Plan (this document)
  • 3.2 AISC Certification Standard for Steel Fabrication & Erection (Buildings and Major Steel Bridges)
  • 3.3 AISC Supplemental Program Requirements for Fabricators of Steel Bridges (SBR, IBR, ABR)
  • 3.4 AISC Supplemental Program Requirements for Fracture Critical Endorsement (FC)
  • 3.5 ANSI/AISC 303 Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges
  • 3.6 AASHTO/AWS D1.5M/D1.5 Bridge Welding Code
  • 3.7 AASHTO/NSBA Steel Bridge Fabrication QC/QA Guide Specifications
  • 3.8 RCSC Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts
  • 3.9 SSPC Steel Structural Painting Manuals (Volumes I & II) and VIS 1
  • 3.10 Selected ASTM Standards for Structural Steel Fabrication

4. Responsibilities

  • 4.1 Management Representative: Steve Ballou (President)
  • 4.2 Quality Control Manager: Steve Ballou (President)
  • 4.3 Engineering Manager: Randy Johnson, P.E.
  • 4.4 Shop Engineer (Shop Drawings): Adam Rumas
  • 4.5 Detailer: Responsible for producing shop and erection drawings per contract requirements and Seacoast detailing standards.
  • 4.6 Checker: Qualified Checking Staff (Various)
  • 4.7 Production Manager: Nelson Hollomon
  • 4.8 In-Process Inspection: Shop staff responsible for verifying work-in-progress meets requirements before advancing to the next fabrication step.
  • 4.9 Final Inspection:
    • Fabrication: Adam Rumas, Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)
    • Coatings: Gary Carver, AMPP Quality Control Supervisor (QCS)
  • 4.10 Shipping Manager: Justin Schroeder
  • 4.11 Purchasing Manager: Justin Schroeder

5. Quality Records

Unless otherwise noted, all Quality Records follow the Seacoast "Policy for Maintenance of Quality Records" documented in the QCM Quality Control Plan (Section A-page 13)

  • 5.1 Resume: Resumes are filed electronically on the Seacoast server and kept per policy or contract requirements if they differ. Resumes are located on the shared server under: Si-server > Shared > AISC > Fabricator > 1.05 Management > 1.05.04 Resumes
  • 5.2 Management Review Meetings: Records of management review meetings documenting quality system performance, audit findings, corrective actions, and continuous improvement decisions. Meeting minutes are retained per policy.

6. Documentation

6.1 Organizational Structure & Management

The individual departments within Seacoast, Inc.'s organization (i.e., estimating, project management, accounting, purchasing, detailing, shop personnel, QCM, and QCIs) are responsible for carrying out this procedure.

The General Management is to provide equipment, technical support, trained personnel, facilities, directions, and leadership.

The general management is also responsible for ensuring that Seacoast, Inc. complies with the AISC "Standard for Certification Programs."

7. Revision History

Revision Date Approved By
2026-05-08 Quality Manager

Summary of Change: Reformatted to standard procedure template; updated personnel and responsibilities.