§ 1804S.4. Testing of Materials  


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  • Unless otherwise specified, all on site testing to establish the quality of material to be incorporated in the Work will be as required by the Director or designated representative. The frequency, time, locations and testing procedures will be coordinated and approved by the Inspector. The testing shall be accomplished by City of Austin personnel or an independent laboratory, which is designated by the Director and certified in accordance with ASTM E-329, "Standard Recommended Practice for Inspection and Testing Agencies for Concrete, Steel, and Bituminous Materials Used in Construction." Payment for all initial testing will be the responsibility of the City. All retesting of unacceptable material shall be the responsibility of the Owner/Developer. Restoration or patching required as a result of the testing shall be at no expense to the City.

    The extent of investigations and retesting, related to unacceptable and/or failed tests shall be determined by the Director. The Director may require a minimum of two passing retests for each failure before acceptance will be made by the City.

    The manufactured materials to be incorporated in the Work shall meet the requirements of the Contract Documents (e.g., reinforcing steel, expansion joint materials, concrete pipe, cement, miscellaneous steel, cast iron materials, flexible base, etc.). The Owner/Developer may be required to furnish a manufacturer's certificate stating that material meets the requirements specified for the Work.