PPVC MANUFACTURER ACCREDITATION SCHEME

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1 PPVC MANUFACTURER ACCREDITATION SCHEME Singapore Structural Steel Society 1 Liang Seah Street, #02-11 Liang Seah Place Singapore APPLICATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS 1. Please refer to the PPVC Manufacturer Accreditation Criteria Checklist in ANNEX Please refer to ANNEX 2 for applicable fees for plant(s) in Singapore. For overseas plant(s), a separate quotation from the Singapore Structural Steel Society will be given to the applicant upon receipt of the completed application form. 3. For processing of application, please submit the application form together with the relevant supporting documents. Refer to Checklist for Application in ANNEX For enquiries, please contact the Secretariat (Tel: , secretariat@ssss.org.sg). PPVC is abbreviation for Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction. DECLARATION I, (Name in Block letters) (NRIC/Passport No.) do solemnly and sincerely declare that the facts contained in the documents submitted are true in substance to the best of my knowledge, information and belief and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true. I authorise the Singapore Structural Steel Society (SSSS) to conduct any enquiries or audits on the particulars furnished herein as the SSSS deems fit, and accept that neither the SSSS nor its officer shall be held liable for any loss, injury or damages howsoever caused by the SSSS processing of and decision on this application. I, authorise (Name & Designation of Contact Person) to provide any additional information required by the SSSS. I understand that false declaration or false information provided may result in rejection in approving the registration. Authorised Signature & Company Stamp For Official Use Only Designation Date Ref. No: Date Received: Fees Received: APPLN FORM (Rev.May 2016) Page 1 of 14

2 SECTION A: APPLICATION (1) New application; or (2) Renewal (for PPVC Manufacturer Accreditation Certificate); or (3) Re-audit (for verification of corrective and preventive actions taken) Overseas Audit (pls delete accordingly) Please tick Yes/No SECTION B: COMPANY INFORMATION Name of Registered Company: Office Tel Fax Business Address Building / Block No Street Name Unit No Postal Code Contact Person (Management Representative) Name: Designation: Handphone no.: Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) in Singapore: ACRA Registration Number ACRA Registration Date Or similar Business/Company Registration with the local Authority (if overseas) Accounts Closing Date Name of Subsidiary/Associated Company Share in the Company (%) 1) 2) 3) Is your Company registered as a SSSS Corporate member? Yes/No *delete accordingly Address/Location of PPVC Manufacturer s Plant(s) to be accredited: *Please submit plant specific Quality Plan for audit. For 2 or more plants audit, please submit Quality Plan for each specific plant if the plant s management is different. APPLN FORM (Rev.May 2016) Page 2 of 14

3 SECTION C: BUILDING INNOVATION PANEL (BIP) IN-PRINCIPLE ACCEPTANCE Please tick ( ) if the BIP in-principle acceptance is obtained: BIP in-principle acceptance certificates issued from the following public agencies i.e. BCA, URA, LTA, PUB, NEA, SCDF, MOM (abbreviations for statutory agencies and their technical departments). SECTION D: MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATION* Please indicate your company s management system(s) certification status as follows: Management System Standards Please tick for Certification Standard(s) obtained Name of Certification Body (Certification by SAC or UKAS accredited certification body) For official use only ISO 9001 ISO OHSAS 18001/SMC or SS506 *Please submit the relevant certificates for verification. APPLN FORM (Rev.May 2016) Page 3 of 14

4 SECTION E: PROFESSIONALS, SUPERVISORY STAFF & SKILLED WORKERS Please attach copies of the relevant educational certificates of the personnel listed here for verification. S/N Name Designation Qualification (Degree, Diploma, Certificate) Discipline Academic Institution (Year of Graduation) Working Experience (Years/Months) For Official Use APPLN FORM (Rev.May 2016) Page 4 of 14

5 SECTION F: CURRENT PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN (INCLUDING PROJECTS UNDER DLP, JOINT VENTURE OR OVERSEAS, IF ANY) Please attach the Letter of Award or Certificate of Completion of each project for verification. Project Title/Description Contract Value for PPVC (S$) Date of Commencement Production Schedule Date of Completion Status/% of Completion Main Contractor/Client (Name, Address & Contact No.) APPLN FORM (Rev.May 2016) Page 5 of 14

6 PPVC Manufacturer Accreditation Criteria Checklist ANNEX 1 S/No Assessment Criteria Requirement 1.0 Quality Management System 1.1 Quality Management The Quality Plan shall have the following: Project brief: Name and site location Contract sum and duration Client/Main Contractor Total nos. of PPVC Product feature: Specifications of the type(s) of PPVC List of items to be provided as per contract The Management shall define the roles, responsibilities & authorities of staff (in an organization chart) A production layout plan including the assembly line & storage area A flowchart showing interaction of processes and decisions made by responsible person(s) Training requirements: Training needs analysis Identify suitable training & courses Training programme shall be planned & communicated Documented procedure to monitor effectiveness of training Resources planning: Approved list of suppliers & contractors Manpower allocation Material supply schedule Plant, equipment and machinery schedule Conformity Observation / Yes ( ) No (Χ) Comment APPLN FORM (Rev.May 2016) Page 6 of 14

7 Production programme showing workflow & processes Documented work procedures &/or instructions for the fabrication & assembly of PPVC Inspection & Test Plan Quality Control Procedures & checklists List of legal and regulatory requirements (updated) Filing system Documented procedure for control of documents and records. List of retention periods for records. 2.0 Plant and Design Capabilities 2.1 Plant Capability Works shall be carried out under sheltered and/or covered environment with permanent concrete flooring Documented standard operating procedures (SOPs) for: Equipment Start-up & Operation Product Assembly Inventory Tracking Material Ordering Material Receiving Material Processing Records on servicing & maintenance of plant, machineries & equipment & any calibration of instruments. 2.2 Design Capability Shop Drawings Shop drawings shall be approved For Production. A master drawing list of all approved revisions of shop drawings shall be maintained. APPLN FORM (Rev.May 2016) Page 7 of 14

8 2.2.2 Material Submission List of approved materials & materials specifications shall be documented Sample (& mock-up) Submission The approved samples shall be easily identifiable, traceable, maintained in good condition and stored properly BIM Software and hardware shall be available Examples: Revit, Tekla structures & similar software, PC & workstations, servers, printers/photocopier and plotters. (BIM can be done in-house or outsourced) In-house design team comprising: Professional Engineer Design Engineer BIM personnel If outsourced to external consultant: A documented procedure for control of production and service by supplier/ subcontractor shall be maintained Design for delivery E.g. Size and weight fits LTA requirements Design for installation E.g. Provision of lifting hooks, ease of hoisting & installation, trial assembly Design for maintenance E.g. Provide access panel for future inspection, (e.g. Periodic Structural Inspection),accessibility to steel connections, welding, bolting, etc. 3.0 Human Resource Requirements 3.1 Human Resource Staff & workers shall have appropriate experience, training and skill Records of certificates, qualifications and work experience Records of staff & workers performance appraisal. APPLN FORM (Rev.May 2016) Page 8 of 14

9 3.1.4 Training records Continuous education Skills upgrading Workers shall be assigned to their defined roles Workers shall have their welfare & benefits communicated to them Manpower forecast for production. 4.0 Quality Control In Production 4.1 In-Process Assessment Steel Frame Installation Inspection shall be in accordance to specification & checklist. Document evidences of Inspection Testing Agency (ITA) checks & records, if any Precast Concrete Works Shall be as per approved method statement. Inspection should be in accordance to checklist in the Good Industry Practices Guide on Precast Concrete Door Installation Shall be as per approved method statement Inspection should be in accordance to checklist in the Good Industry Practices Guide on Doors Window Installation Shall be as per approved method statement. Inspection should be in accordance to checklist in the Good Industry Practices Guide on Aluminium Windows Waterproofing Works Shall be as per approved method statement. Inspection should be in accordance to checklist in the Good Industry Practices Guide on Waterproofing for Internal Wet Areas Tiling Works (Floor/walls) Shall be as per approved method statement. APPLN FORM (Rev.May 2016) Page 9 of 14

10 Inspection should be in accordance to checklist in the Good Industry Practices Guide on Ceramic Tiling or/and Marble & Granite Finishes Sanitary & Plumbing Pipes Installation Shall be as per approved method statement and drawings Sanitary Wares / Fittings Installation Shall be as per approved method statement and manufacturer s specifications Drywall Installation Shall be as per approved method statement and drawings. Inspection should be in accordance to checklist in the Good Industry Practices Guide on Internal Drywall Partition Timber Flooring Shall be as per approved method statement. Inspection should be in accordance to checklist in the Good Industry Practices Guide on Timber Flooring. 4.2 Testing Wet Area Waterponding Test Shall be witnessed and verified Pull out test (Tiles) Shall be witnessed and verified. Tested by accredited laboratory. (Not applicable for tiles on dry wall panel or metal panel) Spray Test (Internal wet area walls) Shall be witnessed and verified. Tested by accredited laboratory Material & Functional Tests Shall verify test records. Tested by accredited laboratory. 4.3 Control of nonconforming product A documented procedure shall be established to define the controls and the related responsibilities and authorities for APPLN FORM (Rev.May 2016) Page 10 of 14

11 5.0 Storage and Delivery 5.1 Storage (Allow space for handling & reach for lifting) dealing with nonconforming product Records of the nature of nonconformities and subsequent actions taken, including concessions obtained, shall be maintained The corrective & preventive actions shall be implemented, monitored and closed Storage of PPVCs shall be at designated area and in accordance to approved method statement to prevent overloading and damage. Allow space for handling & reach for lifting The finished PPVC shall have a Manufacturer s label for identification Protection to PPVC shall be as per approved method statement and to include any securing & protection to sanitary wares, bathroom fittings & accessories, if required. 5.2 Delivery The loading/unloading procedure and approved lifting method statement shall be documented Lifting machineries, equipment and gears shall have valid certificates from regulatory inspections Lifting operation shall be carried out by competent and certified operators. 6.0 Installation and Maintenance 6.1 Installation Installation method Stacking or Slot-in method Handle with care Training for installers Connection systems Trial assembly in factory Assembly sequence Precision of connections 6.2 Maintenance Provision for repairs and renovation. APPLN FORM (Rev.May 2016) Page 11 of 14

12 6.2.2 Accessibility for maintenance Provision for bathroom accessories and fittings Provision for Universal Design Fit-Out. APPLN FORM (Rev.May 2016) Page 12 of 14

13 PPVC Manufacturer Accreditation Criteria Checklist ANNEX 1 IMPORTANT NOTES ON ACCREDITATION: (1) Provisional Certification: After PPVC Manufacturer has obtained the Building Innovation Panel (BIP) in-principle acceptance and their plant is still not in production, only Item 1 Quality Management System will be audited. This is the PART 1: Documentation Audit. PPVC Manufacturer shall submit their plant specific quality plan together with their application for accreditation. A provisional certificate will be given to the manufacturer after clearing PART 1. PPVC Manufacturer has to arrange for the audit of their plant within 12 months grace period from the issue date of provisional certificate. This is the PART 2: Plant Audit. PPVC Manufacturer is required to write in to SSSS for any extension to the 12 months grace period. SSSS shall consider the extension on a case-by-case basis. (2) Full Certification: Both the documentation and plant will be audited as a whole. A Certificate of Accreditation will be awarded to the accredited PPVC Manufacturer. (3) PPVC Manufacturer is advised to submit their application for accreditation in a timely manner such that the audit can be conducted for Full Certification. (4) For any major non-conformity raised, a re-audit at the plant will be required to confirm that the corrective and preventive actions taken are implemented effectively. An additional re-audit fee will be chargeable. (5) PPVC Manufacturer has to prepare for any in-process assessments as required by SSSS for the accreditation. The main in-process assessments are as follows: a) Precast Concrete Works b) Steel Frame Installation (if any) c) Drywall Installation d) Tiling (Ceramic/Stone) Works on wall e) Flooring (Ceramic/Stone/Timber) Works f) Waterproofing Works g) Installation of Door & Window h) Installation of Plumbing & Sanitary Fittings i) Tests in progress The auditor will select sample(s) of the in-process assessments from the above list a) to g) during the audit for accreditation. (6) For PART 1: Documentation Audit, PPVC Manufacturer is required to submit a plant specific Quality Plan as stated in the checklist items to (7) For PART 2: Plant Audit, PPVC Manufacturer is required to submit approved method statements for the in-process assessments as stated in item (5) above. (8) PPVC Manufacturer is advised to arrange for a pre-consultation session with SSSS for any clarification on the scheme. APPLN FORM (Rev.May 2016) Page 13 of 14

14 CHECKLIST FOR APPLICATION Please check that the following items are completed or attached before submission 1. Complete set of Application Form (Declaration and Section A to F). 2. Complete set of latest Audited Financial Report or Statement signed by Director, Accountant & Auditor. 3. Attached Relevant Educational Certificates for Professional, Supervisory Staff & Qualified Workers employed. 4. Obtained Building Innovation Panel (BIP) - In-Principle Acceptance. 5. Attached Management System Certificate(s) ISO9001, ISO14001 & OHSAS18001/SMC or SS Letter of Award / Certificate of Completion for current projects undertaken. 7. Read and understood the Terms & Conditions of the SSSS PPVC Manufacturer Accreditation Scheme. 8. Paid appropriate accreditation fees upon submission to SSSS. 9. For PART 1: Documentation Audit - A copy of the plant specific Quality Plan. 10. For PART 2: Plant Audit A set of the approved method statements for In-process assessments. ANNEX 2 Remarks (For Official Use) ACCREDITATION FEE / RENEWAL FEE (Plant/Factory in Singapore) SSSS Corporate Member Non-SSSS Corporate Member S$ 1 Plant Initial Audit 2 5 Plants PART 1: Documentation Audit PART 2: Plant Audit / Plant PART 1: Documentation Audit PART 2: Plant Audit / Plant Annual/Renewal Audit Plant Plants / Plant 3900/ Plant Re- Audit IMPORTANT NOTES ON FEES: 1. The accreditation fee is payable upon submission of application for processing. 2. Applicant who only opts for PART 1: Documentation Audit is subject to Provisional Certification. There will be no refund of fee if applicant is not provisionally certified. 3. There will be no refund of the accreditation/renewal fee if the PPVC Manufacturer is not certified. 4. Each accreditation is valid for 2 years and annual surveillance audit will be carried out at the plant(s). The renewal audit fee is for continuous registration before the expiry date of the Certificate of Accreditation. Application for renewal must be submitted at least one month before the expiry date of the certificate. The validity of the certificate will be void for any delay in the application for renewal audit. 5. For overseas audit, a separate quotation from the Singapore Structural Steel Society (SSSS) will be given to the applicant upon receipt of the application. The PPVC Manufacturer shall bear the costs of the accommodation and transportation incurred. Other miscellaneous and service fees will also be chargeable. APPLN FORM (Rev.May 2016) Page 14 of 14