Inspections

1. Post (or mid stage) installation Inspection

• One report is issued.
• Inspectors are trained and certified.
• A review of indoor site conditions
• A review of product specifications
• Comments on product performance and installation quality
• A conclusion and recommendations (where possible)
• For inspection costs, fill out the inspection request form (Note inspector travel and accommodation, if necessary, are extra)
• Submitted reports are available to all parties after 7 days.
• Inspections are non destructive.
• The inspector is the only person allowed to use recording devices during the inspection.
• ​Payment for an inspection is taken upfront. Once received with the completed ‘Request Form’, the inspector will be assigned and contact the necessary parties.
• Order an inspection by selecting the relevant form below.

To request a post or mid installation inspection, download and complete the appropriate form. For details call our office at 604-371-0137.

2. Quality Assurance Program (QAP)

QAP is a specifiable inspection service that is included in the construction documents for larger commercial projects. Once approved, a certified floor inspector is assigned to the stay in touch with a project from start to finish. This involves holding a pre-installation site meeting, inspecting the project site and issuing a series of reports through the duration of the project.

The reports include:

• Review of flooring plans and specifications.
• Review of substrate moisture and alkalinity testing reports (provided by a third party, certified testing agency).
• Review of site environmental conditions and product acclimation.
• Review of installer qualifications and workmanship.
• Confirmation that specified products are on site.
• Confirmation the flooring contractors’ bonding requirement is met.

Further details:

• ​Inspectors are trained and certified.
• Inspector supports all construction parties with independent opinion.
• To meet NFCA Quality Assurance Program requirements, flooring contractors must supply a 2 year, 100% maintenance bond.
• The flooring contractor will be required to supply installers who meet NFCA Trade Qualification standards.
• Costs for this inspection service are 5% of the total flooring contract up to $200,000, then a sliding scale applies (see design spec and full cost download below).
• If necessary, inspector travel and accommodation are extra.
• Inspections are non-destructive.
• Inspectors do not perform ASTM moisture tests. Inspectors review test results (provided by others).
• Inspectors observe and report only, review specifications and issue comment and advice where possible. Inspectors do not recommend products or price estimates.
• Floor covering types included: Carpet, resilient, hardwood, laminate, bamboo, cork. Sub-floors and environmental site conditions are also included. For tile, stone and ceramamic, contact the Tile, Terrazo and Marble Association of Canada, via www.ttmac.com.
• For more information, call our office at 604-371-0137.

For Quality Assurance Program Consultants Specification and Costs, download this file:

2023-24_QAP_specification

Request For Review Form

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