ISO 9001:2000

Introduction

ISO 9001:2000 is the internationally recognized standard for quality systems. The standard informs organizations exactly what is required of a documents quality system.

Quality Defined

Quality has a number of different meanings. ISO 9001:2000 looks at fitness for purpose. The requirements specified achieve satisfaction by assuring conformity at all states - from design through to on-going service.

The totality of features and characteristics of a product or service that bear on its ability to satisfy stated or implied needs.@ (REF ISO 8402)

ISO Prevents Errors

ISO 9001:2000 sets out the mandate for establishing, documenting and maintaining an effective quality system. It demonstrates commitment to quality and ability to meet the agreed requirements. Customer satisfaction is achieved through the prevention of error.

The direct benefits to the client are considerable:

• Improved product quality
• Regulated independently audited inspections, assures system compliance and conformance
• Superior coordination and monitoring ensures good communications and on time schedules
• Prompt, effective actions eliminate errors

The principles of ISO 9001:2000 are real-tried, tested and proven. Procedures are more soundly based, more organized and efficient. ISO 9001:2000 ensures customer satisfaction, because quality has been built in at every stage.

CSA A660-M91

The CSA Standard A660, Certification of manufacturers of Steel Building Systems was developed to assist code enforcement officials and purchasers of steel building systems in confirming the suitability and quality of steel buildings.

Since the manufacturer of these buildings is often foreign or remote from the building site, and buildings are frequently sold through a dealer or contractor, and since local code enforcement officials may lack the capability or time to check the structural analysis of a building, problems often occur in determining the acceptability of such structures. It is the purpose of the A660 Standard and the accompanying certification program to alleviate such problems.

This standard demands that the manufacturers production facilities, staff, and quality assurance systems be capable of reliably producing steel buildings acceptable to the intended interpretation of the National Building Code. To ensure that the design and production capabilities are met and maintained, this Standard requires a manufacturing facility to be audited and certified by an independent certification agency. In turn, the manufacturer certifies each building for specific location by means of a certificate of design and manufacturing conformance, signed and sealed by a registered Professional Engineer. This certificate lists the key design criteria utilized in the building design for review and acceptance by code enforcement officials.

The A660 Standard has been prepared by the Technical Committee on Steel Building systems under the jurisdiction of the Standards Steering Committee on Industrialized Building Construction and has been approved by these committees, as well as the National Standards Council of Canada.

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