MM-L-736D
4.
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the supplier
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is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise
specified in the contract or order, the supplier may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance
of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The government reserves
the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed
necessary to assure that supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.
Classification of inspection. Inspection shall be classified as follows:
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(a) Quality conformance inspection (see 4.3).
(b) Inspection of preparation for delivery (see 4.4).
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Quality conformance inspection.
Sampling.
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4.3.1.1
Unit of product. For the purpose of quality conformance inspection, each piece of lumber shall
constitute a unit of product.
Lot. For the purpose of quality conformance inspection, a lot shall consist of all pieces of the same
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material and manufacturing classification offered for delivery at one time.
4.3.2
Samples for examination and tests. Samples for examination and tests shall be selected in accordance
with ASQ Z1.4. The Acceptable Quality limits (AQLs)shall be 4.0 percent defective. Unless otherwise specified,
AQLs listed in this section shall be used to establish the sample size, however, the acceptance number shall be
zero.
Examination. Samples selected in accordance with 4.3.2 shall be examined for the following defects:
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101. Species not as specified.
102. Size (thickness, width and length) not as specified.
103. Grade not as specified.
104. No certificate of inspection or label of certification.
105. Seasoning not as specified.
106. Surfacing or pattern not as specified.
107. Preservative treatment not as specified (when required).
108. Fire retardant treatment not as specified (when required).
109. Anti-stain treatment not as specified (when required).
110. Pieces not hammer branded as specified.
Tests. Samples selected in accordance with 4.3.2, from lots of seasoned lumber only, shall be tested for
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moisture content in accordance with ASTM D4444.
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Inspection of preparation for delivery. Inspection of unitizing, marking and loading shall be in
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