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QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Overview
The SPF Site Quality Assurance Program (SQAP) by CUFCA has been developed specifically to meet the needs of building owners, architects, engineers, and other professionals considering the use of sprayed polyurethane foam for their projects. By providing a high level of confidence in the product and its installation, it has become the preferred choice, setting a standard for other building products to emulate.
The SPF Quality Assurance Program by CUFCA will:
• Ensure customer satisfaction and confidence in contract completion
• Maintain the professionalism of member contractors and certified installers • Guarantee compliance with the regulatory framework in applicable markets
• Supply authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) with necessary administrative documents and adherence to all referenced codes, including the National Standard. It aims to deliver effective long-term insulation and air barrier systems that benefit both the building owner and the environment. The SPF Quality Assurance Program utilized by CUFCA has been developed based on ISO 9000 principles. This program mandates that the product meets the Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada (ULC) material standard and the ULC installation standard (CAN/ULC-S705.1 and S705.2). These National Standards serve as the foundation of the Quality Assurance Program for the sprayed polyurethane foam industry.
The SPF Quality Assurance Program by CUFCA will:
- Provide Customer satisfaction and confidence in contract completion
- Ensure professionalism of member Contractors and Certified Installers
- Ensure Compliance with Regulatory Framework in applicable markets
- Provide AHJ's with required Administrative documents and conformance to all referenced
Code referenced the National Standard.
Provide effective long-term insulation and air barrier systems that will benefit both the building owner and the environment. The SPF Quality Assurance Program used by CUFCA has been developed based on ISO 9000 principles. This program requires the product to meet the Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada (ULC) material standard and the CAN/ULC Installation standards (CAN/ULC-S705.1 and S705.2) for MD CC SPF (Medium Density Closed Cell Spray Foam). These National Standards form the backbone of the Quality Assurance Program for the sprayed polyurethane foam industry. There are also standards applicable for LD OC SPF (Light Density Open Cell Spray Foam)
Key Elements of our CUFCA SQAP Program
Provide working and effective long term insulation / air barrier systems that will benefit the building owner and environment
The SPF Quality Assurance Program used by CUFCA has been developed using ISO 9000 principles. The SPF Quality Assurance Program requires the product meet the Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada (ULC) material standard and the ULC Installation standard (CAN/ULC-S705.1 and S705.2). These National Standards provide the backbone for the Quality Assurance Program for the sprayed polyurethane foam industry.
Key Elements of our CUFCA SQAP Program
Standards & Specifications:
Sprayed Polyurethane Foam has a Material Standard (CAN/ULC-S705.1) and Installation Standard (CAN/ULC-S705.2). All 2 lb. Closed Cell SPF products sold in Canada must demonstrate that the product meets the material standard AND that their sales channel ensures that that material is installed correctly by Contractors who follow an accepted SQAP managed by an approved third party provider. Typically these chemical suppliers (s have received a Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) Evaluation number and the requirements of the SPF Quality Assurance Program.
Installer Certification:
Installers are required to be certified to apply the product. They are issued a photo identification, which is renewed yearly and may be revoked or suspended at any time.
Contractor Licensing:
Contractors are required to meet the strict standards of the SPF Quality Assurance Program. They shall have at least one certified installer on each job site at all times. The license must be renewed yearly and may be revoked or suspended at any time.
Field Inspections:
For every inspection conducted, inspection reports will be produced and data based. There are mandatory inspections for jobs in which the amount of material sprayed exceeds 9,999 kg. Design professionals or building owners can require a greater number of inspections than what is outlined in the SPF Quality Assurance Program.
Database Tracking:
A central database is used to track each certified installer, registered apprentice, and licensed contractor. Training and inspection results are also tracked along with the daily work sheets.
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