Non – Conformance Report Notification (NCRN)

 

10.4        Identification of Non-conforming Report and Management

 

10.4.1  Non – Conformance Report Notification (NCRN)

EPC shall implement a system to identify and provide a disposition for all non-conformances associated with the works. The authorized representative of EPC shall be responsible for recording of non-conformances by issuing a Non-Conformance Report Notification (NCRN) to Subcontractor. All NCRN shall be forwarded to the Project Manager / Chief Project Manager for the determination of a disposition with concurrence by the Project Manager of EPC / Sub contractor.

Outline of Activities:

Non-conformances identified during inspection, testing and verification activities shall be addressed at the workforce by issue of a Inspection note by the respective section to the Project Manager. Based on that NCRN (See Proforma in Appendix A1) shall be issued.

All NCRN shall be reviewed by the Project manager / Chief Project Manager and assigned a disposition as follows, either repair, rework, use-as-it-is.

All NCRN shall be submitted to the Sub Contractor for their concurrence.

The Nonconformance Report shall detail the following:

1.    A unique identification number based on inspection report.

2.    Reference to the drawings/ specification.

3.    Location within the Works.

4.    Description of the non-conformance.

5.    Authorized representative signature and date.

6.    Chief Project Manager’s approval of action with respect to disposition.

7.    Re-inspection acceptance signature and date by the authorized representative or his representative.

8.    EPC authorized person’s approval/disapproval.

The AGM(QA/QC) /QME shall maintain a Nonconformance Report Register to monitor the sign of the assigned disposition(See Proforma  in Appendix A4). The Register shall be reviewed on a monthly basis and a report provided to the Chief Project Manager / Project Manager.

10.4.2 Corrective Action Request

 EPC shall promptly implement corrective action to address conditions identified as adverse to quality ensuring that the actions are effective and that their effectiveness continues. The Project Manager (with consultation from all responsible parties) shall be responsible for approval of the proposed corrective action. The AGM (Highway) / AGM( Structure) / AGM (QA/QC) shall be responsible for identifying the need for, proposing and assessing the effectiveness of corrective action. Where conditions adverse to quality, are identified, the concerned Engineer shall complete the proposed Corrective Action Report. The Project Manager shall approve the proposed Corrective Action. The concerned section in-charge shall monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the Corrective Action.

Outline of Activities

The AGM (QA/QC) shall monitor implementation of Corrective Action using the Corrective Action Report Register (Proforma in Appendix A4). The Register shall be reviewed on a fortnightly / monthly basis and a report provided to the Chief Project Manager.

The AGM (QA/QC)/QME shall also implement a corrective action request register for CARs issued by the concessionaire and a register of nonconforming report / service notification – correction action requests.