ISSUANCE OF INSPECTION AND TESTING PROCEDURE

DOCUMENT NO.: Rev. C

 North-South Commuter Railway Extension Project

CP N-05 : Building and Civil Engineering Work for Depot Building Including
Related Infrastructure and Track Work Ballast (Contract No : NSCREX-03-N05)

TITLE: ISSUANCE OF INSPECTION AND TESTING PROCEDURES

DOCUMENT NO.: NSCR-PSC-N05-MABDPT-PRO-QA-000004 Rev.4

REVISION LOG

Date Revised Detail

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A 29/12/2020 All All All New Issue for Approval

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B 8/01/2021 3.1/3.2 definition was provided
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Top Mr. Laureano G. Tinio is the New
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 North-South Commuter Railway Extension Project

CP N-05 : Building and Civil Engineering Work for Depot Building Including
Related Infrastructure and Track Work Ballast (Contract No : NSCREX-03-N05)

TITLE: ISSUANCE OF INSPECTION AND TESTING PROCEDURES

DOCUMENT NO.: NSCR-PSC-N05-MABDPT-PRO-QA-000004 Rev.4

TABLE F CONTENT

No. Description Paqe

1. PURPOSE……………………………………………….……………..….…..1

2. SCOPE………………………………………………….………..……..……..1

3. DEFINITIONS / ABBREVIATIONS..........................................................1

4. REFERENCES……………………………………………….……..…....…..3

5. RESPONSIBILITIES……………………………….………….……..………4

6. GENERAL…………………………………………………….……….….…..6

7. PROCEDURE..........................................................................................6

8. APPENDICES……………………………..………….……..…....…………11

ATTACHMENT 1 : ITP WORK FLOW CHART

ATTACHMENT 2 : ITP FORMAT
ATTACHMENT 3 : WORK INSPECTION REQUEST FORM (WIR)
ATTACHMENT 4 : WORK INSPECTION CHECKLIST FORM
 North-South Commuter Railway Extension Project

CP N-05 : Building and Civil Engineering Work for Depot Building Including
Related Infrastructure and Track Work Ballast (Contract No : NSCREX-03-N05)

TITLE: ISSUANCE OF INSPECTION AND TESTING PROCEDURES

DOCUMENT NO.: NSCR-PSC-N05-MABDPT-PRO-QA-000004 Rev.4

1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this Procedure is to provide guidelines on responsibilities, assignment of

personnel, description of the Inspection, Examination and Test philosophy for controlling
site construction and installation activities, including QC documentation and inform on the
interfaces between POSCO E&C and its Sub-contractors.

2. SCOPE

The requirements of this procedure apply to all site installation and construction
inspections, examinations and tests performed for the Project by POSCO E&C and its
sub-contractors. For local Suppliers, Shop Inspection Procedure shall apply.

3. DEFINITIONS / ABBREVIATIONS

3.1 Quality Assurance: all the planned and symmetric activities implemented within the
quality system, and demonstrated as needed, to provide adequate confidence that
an entity will fulfill requirements for quality

3.2 Quality Control: operational techniques and activities that are used to confirm the
requirements for quality

3.3 Inspection: examinations and measurements carried out by a QA/QC Engineer to

determine whether items such as material, components, parts, assemblies, systems
and structures resulting from manufacturing or construction processes conform to a
specified requirement within the specified tolerances

3.4 Receiving Inspection: Site incoming material inspection including document review
to verify conformance to specified requirements of material and products being
delivered. That includes where applicable, preservation, identification and storage
management.

3.5 In-process Inspection: inspection carried out by a QA/QC Engineer during the
installation and construction activities at a determined stage as specified in the ITP
to verify conformance to specified requirements of products, sub-assemblies and
assemblies.

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CP N-05 : Building and Civil Engineering Work for Depot Building Including
Related Infrastructure and Track Work Ballast (Contract No : NSCREX-03-N05)

TITLE: ISSUANCE OF INSPECTION AND TESTING PROCEDURES

DOCUMENT NO.: NSCR-PSC-N05-MABDPT-PRO-QA-000004 Rev.4

3.6 Final Inspection: inspection and documentation review carried out jointly by all the
parties involved in quality; including Engineer, to verify conformance of completed
product, installation and construction to specified requirements.

3.7 Inspector: a qualified engineer who performs inspection and test activities to verify
the conformance level of a product, installation and construction to specific
requirements.

3.8 QA/QC Engineer: qualified personnel who performs surveillance activities for the
construction work and documentation. The surveillance activities include the
monitoring of the ITP and where the requirements are specified in the Surveillance
Plan. The QA/QC Engineer normally works for POSCO E&C.

3.9 Hold Point (H): a determined control point, designated by Quality Management in
the Inspection and Test Plan(s), at which the performance of an activity must stop
until specified actions are completed and signed off. No further work can be done
until the H point is concluded.

3.10 Witness Point (W): a designated inspection or test operation where, by prior
agreement, the supplier / contractor is obligated to advise the Engineer or his
designee a specified time in advance of the operation so that it may be witnessed.
However, the Engineer to be informed that the on-going work may proceed over the
witness point if the Engineer is not present at the appointed time shown on the WIR.
If performed, then there must be documented objective evidence of the satisfactory
completion of the operation which can be verified at a later date by POSCO E&C
and the Engineer. If waived, the concerned Engineer shall write it down on the WIR.

3.11 Review Point (R): a process of review of relevant determined document to

demonstrate quality and achievement.

3.12 Random Inspection (RI) : random attendance at site, no signature required on the
Work Inspection Request (WIR ) or its accompanying documentation.

3.13 Not Applicable (N/A) : means of indicating information that is not available or that
does not apply to a particular activity.

3.14 Inspection and Test Plan (ITP): an approved document prepared by Supplier,
Subcontractor and the Contractor which provides detailed direction for the
inspection, examination and test activities performed by the supplier and
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CP N-05 : Building and Civil Engineering Work for Depot Building Including
Related Infrastructure and Track Work Ballast (Contract No : NSCREX-03-N05)

TITLE: ISSUANCE OF INSPECTION AND TESTING PROCEDURES

DOCUMENT NO.: NSCR-PSC-N05-MABDPT-PRO-QA-000004 Rev.4

subcontractor's organization. Inspection and Test Plans are controlled documents

which determine and specify which inspections, examinations and tests will be
performed during the control points, what are the specified acceptability criteria,
technical references, responsibilities, frequency and sequence of the subject
activities and the records to be produced and recorded.

3.15 Mill Test Report (MTR): a formal and validated document certifying that the material
is in accordance with specified requirements, including the actual results of all
required chemical and mechanical properties, specific analyses, tests and
examinations. The MTR shows also the Heat Number of the material.

3.16 Inspection, examination and test report: a validated record produced by the QA/QC
Engineer that provides documentary evidence of completed inspection, examination
and test results to statute on the acceptability.

3.17 QC Document means: a complete documents package including its index showing
evidence that specified quality level is met. The document is also called
Manufacturing / Construction document and is part of the Final Documentation.

4. REFERENCES

The applicable documents are as follows:

Document Title Rev Document Number

ISO 9001:2015 –
- -
Quality Management Systems
General Specification - GS100
Technical Specification - TS100, 200, 400, 500, 600, 700
Particular Specification –
The Scope of Works & Project - Part III(A)
Programming
Detailed Work Program 00 NSCR-PSC-N05-CRKDPT-SCH-X-000002
Project Quality Plan 00 NSCR-PSC-N05-CRKDPT-PLN-QA-000001
Document Control Procedure 00 NSCR-PSC-N05-CRKDPT-PLN-X-000010

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 North-South Commuter Railway Extension Project

CP N-05 : Building and Civil Engineering Work for Depot Building Including
Related Infrastructure and Track Work Ballast (Contract No : NSCREX-03-N05)

TITLE: ISSUANCE OF INSPECTION AND TESTING PROCEDURES

DOCUMENT NO.: NSCR-PSC-N05-MABDPT-PRO-QA-000004 Rev.4

5. RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 POSCO E&C's QC Manager is responsible for the application of this procedure,
management of QA and QC activities, approval of specific documents, liaising with
Engineer representative, and the following tasks;

- Specify inspection level in the ITP.

- Determine and compile ITP deliverable list
- Design and maintain an electronic data base system for QC documents

- Maintain NCR / Deviation Registers.

5.2 POSCO E&C's QA/QC Engineer is responsible to carry out Surveillance activities
as specified in PQP, Sub-contractor's ITP and POSCO E&C's procedures.
Furthermore, he ensures that all applicable procedures on Site are applied and
requirements fulfilled. He is also responsible to attend the control points with Sub
Contractor and the Engineer’s representatives and ensures the specified records
are produced and recorded.

5.3 POSCO E&C Third Party Inspection Agency is responsible for performing test at the
specific witness inspection which are indicated in the relevant Project Agreement's
Exhibits / Specifications and approved ITPs.

5.4 POSCO E&C QA/QC Engineer shall perform following tasks:

a) Prepare PQP's

b) Monitors Suppliers and Sub contractor's ITPs

c) Verifies qualifications and certifications of the resources

d) Keeps an up-to-date technical library with Codes and Standards

e) Prepares details of the Site Inspection, examination and test requirements

f) Plans and establishes general and individual procedures for the Site Quality
activities

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CP N-05 : Building and Civil Engineering Work for Depot Building Including
Related Infrastructure and Track Work Ballast (Contract No : NSCREX-03-N05)

TITLE: ISSUANCE OF INSPECTION AND TESTING PROCEDURES

DOCUMENT NO.: NSCR-PSC-N05-MABDPT-PRO-QA-000004 Rev.4

g) Organize pre-inspection and inspection meeting

h) Performs inspection and document review

i) Prepares inspection and test report

j) Check the follow-up of the Weld maps

k) Liaises with Suppliers, Sub contractors and Third-party representatives

l) Maintains regular contact with the Engineer

m) Plan and Coordination Site Inspection notifications (RFI)

5.5 Sub-contractor's QA/QC Engineer is responsible for the following activities; without
being limited to:

a) Prepare ITP s and submit for approval.

b) Manage activities specified in the ITP and collects records.

c) Performs the Inspections.

d) Prepares the applicable Procedures and submit for approval

e) Prepares and updates the list of Inspection, examination and test status and
schedule.

f) Prepares and submits the Request for Inspection and Test.

g) Performs Inspection and witness examination and test. In some cases, he is also
responsible to perform the tests.

h) Submits to POSCO E&C the inspection, examination and test records showing
that all required inspections, examinations and tests activities are completed.

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CP N-05 : Building and Civil Engineering Work for Depot Building Including
Related Infrastructure and Track Work Ballast (Contract No : NSCREX-03-N05)

TITLE: ISSUANCE OF INSPECTION AND TESTING PROCEDURES

DOCUMENT NO.: NSCR-PSC-N05-MABDPT-PRO-QA-000004 Rev.4

i) Produce, maintains and distributes the punch list.

j) Raises and distributes the NCR.

k) Ensures the resources are properly qualified and certified as applicable.

l) Controls the special processes.

6. GENERAL

6.1 The contractually agreed Edition date of Codes and Standards shall be according
to the Project Agreement.

6.2 POSCO E&C shall control the quality at all stages of construction and installation
by requesting the relevant ITPs from Suppliers and Sub-contractors and producing
the supporting Surveillance Plans; including management of all procedures,
specifications and other documentation required to reach and demonstrate the
specified quality level. All ITPs shall be reviewed by Contractor and agreed by the
Engineer prior to start the work.

6.3 POSCO E&C shall monitor the updated list of Inspection, Examination and Test
status with schedule, based on Supplier and Sub contractor's planning and will
submit it to the Engineer as requested contractually.

6.4 Rejected product shall be controlled in accordance with Non conformity control
Procedure POSCO E&C shall use its Third-Party Laboratory at Site for the civil
works such as Soil & Concrete Testing, etc. The Laboratory shall have the
appropriate certification(s) as per Contract Agreement.

7. PROCEDURE

7.1 Preparation of ITP

7.1.1 ITP which includes the following POSCO E&C elements as a minimum shall be
prepared for each construction discipline by supplier and subcontractor prior to
commencement of the construction and installation activities.

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CP N-05 : Building and Civil Engineering Work for Depot Building Including
Related Infrastructure and Track Work Ballast (Contract No : NSCREX-03-N05)

TITLE: ISSUANCE OF INSPECTION AND TESTING PROCEDURES

DOCUMENT NO.: NSCR-PSC-N05-MABDPT-PRO-QA-000004 Rev.4

a) Project Name and number

b) Document number

c) Revision number
d) Rectangles for review and approval signatures
e) Scope and references
f) Description of Inspection, Examination and Test
g) Quality activity
h) Class of Inspection, Examination and Test
i) Record to be produced, approved and recorded
j) Acceptance criteria reference (Procedure, Drawing, Specification, etc.)
k) Control points for each concerned parties (supplier, subcontractor, POSCO E&C,
the Engineer, etc.).

l) Material approval
m) Lab Test Certificate Review etc.

7.1.2 ITP shall include receiving inspection items such as incoming material inspection,
requirements, identification, preservation and storage. Receiving inspection shall be
performed in accordance with "Material Receiving Inspection Procedure”.

7.1.3 Control points for supplier, subcontractor, POSCO E&C and the Engineer, shall be
reviewed by each party and finally approved by the Engineer. The Engineer's
selected control points shall be established by the Engineer. Hold point shall be
affixed in the ITP according to the criticality and/or where inspection, examination
and test could not be carried out after further progress of the in-process activities.

7.2 Pre-Inspection Meeting

7.2.1 Suggest having a kick-off meeting for each 1st time activity. POSCO E&C's QC
Manager shall organize a planned pre-inspection meeting with each supplier, sub-
contractor, the Engineer and Third Party prior to the start of construction; for each
discipline. The agenda shall be distributed before the session is scheduled.

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CP N-05 : Building and Civil Engineering Work for Depot Building Including
Related Infrastructure and Track Work Ballast (Contract No : NSCREX-03-N05)

TITLE: ISSUANCE OF INSPECTION AND TESTING PROCEDURES

DOCUMENT NO.: NSCR-PSC-N05-MABDPT-PRO-QA-000004 Rev.4

7.2.2 The agenda for the pre-inspection meeting shall include the following as a minimum:

a) General policy and procedure for the Site Inspection, Examination and Test
b) Site Inspection, Examination and Test Organization
c) Resources
d) Categorization of Site Inspection Items
e) Applicable codes, standards, criteria, requirement
f) Communication channel between the parties
g) Roles and responsibilities of each position
h) Authorized signatures
i) Management of changes
j) Management of NCR
k) How supplier and sub-contractor take into consideration POSCO E&C
communication
l) Acceptance criteria
m) Surveillance activities
n) Natural resources
o) Inter disciplines interfaces and coordination
p) Request for Inspection and Test distribution
The agenda is subject to be prepared case by case and approval by the parties prior to
proceed.

7.3 Work Inspection Request and Test (WIR)

7.3.1 Sub-contractor (or supplier when applicable) is required to transmit WIR to POSCO
E&C 24-hours minimum before the activity; unless otherwise agreed in special
circumstances. After review of the WIR for adequacy and recording and verification
/ testing of physical works, POSCO E&C's QC Manager shall transmit a hard copy

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CP N-05 : Building and Civil Engineering Work for Depot Building Including
Related Infrastructure and Track Work Ballast (Contract No : NSCREX-03-N05)

TITLE: ISSUANCE OF INSPECTION AND TESTING PROCEDURES

DOCUMENT NO.: NSCR-PSC-N05-MABDPT-PRO-QA-000004 Rev.4

of the WIR to the Engineer 24 hours minimum for action (Refer to articles 3.8 and
3.9 above for Control points obligations). The WIR may be transmitted by hand or
email (To be decided by the Engineer)

A "WP" point can be waived by Engineer. Should a "WP" control point be waived,
the Engineer shall write "waived" on the WIR with the date, the hour and his
signature.

A "HP" point cannot be waived by the Engineer. Should a "HP" control point can be
proceeded by acceptance letter from the Engineer.

7.3.2 Work Inspection Request Numbering System

7.3.2.1 The WIR shall adopt the following ACONEX numbering system:

NSCR – PSC – N05 – MABDPT-WIR-QA-00000X

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)

Where;

(a) Abbreviation for North-South Commuter Railway

(b) Contractor Involved; POSCO
(c) Abbreviation for Contract Package No.5
(d) Project Identification (Mabalacat Depot)
(e) Abbreviation for Work Inspection Request
(f) Document Category (Quality Assurance)
(g) The serial number will be a chronological reference number for each
classification of activity ex: NSCR – PSC – N05 – MABDPT-WIR-QA-000001

In the event that the WIR is raised for an activity which has been re-scheduled
where resubmission of WIR is required for the same activity, the same WIR
control number will be issued superseding the previous submittal on the
ACONEX database, indicating the revision on the WIR request. In addition
cancelled WIR will be issued new WIR control number upon resubmission.

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CP N-05 : Building and Civil Engineering Work for Depot Building Including
Related Infrastructure and Track Work Ballast (Contract No : NSCREX-03-N05)

TITLE: ISSUANCE OF INSPECTION AND TESTING PROCEDURES

DOCUMENT NO.: NSCR-PSC-N05-MABDPT-PRO-QA-000004 Rev.4

7.3.3 Should it become necessary for POSCO E&C to change the WIR's planned
schedule (date, time), QC Manager shall promptly notify the ENGINEER of the
proposed change and take appropriate arrangements for WIR's acceptable
amendment.

7.4 Performance of Inspection, Examination and or Testing

7.4.1 In-process inspection, examination and or testing

7.4.1.1 Sub-contractor’s and Contractor’s QA/QC Engineer shall perform inspection,
witness examination and test in accordance with Inspection and Test Plan
requirements and applicable technical reference for acceptance criteria and using
the appropriate tools.

7.4.1.2 If the Engineer has designated witness or hold point in ITP, POSCO E&C shall
notify the Engineer of inspection schedule to witness inspection, examination and
/ or as stated above (Ref. 7.3 above).

7.4.1.3 After completion of the subject work,, QC Manager will collect all reports,
exhaustively verify that all the activities are performed as specified in the ITP, by
the right persons; and using the right references, collect and manage non
conformances reports if any and ensures that relevant records are available and
recorded.

7.4.2 Final Inspection

7.4.2.1 The QC Manager shall manage performance of final inspection for turn-over,
when all of construction works have been completed satisfactorily as per 7.4.1.3
above. Final inspection process is detailed in the Project Quality Plan.

7.4.2.2 The QC Manager shall prepare final inspection package comprising all requested
records signed off and punch list and will manage the follow-up. When all the
specified provisions of the ITP have been carried out satisfactorily and that all
resulting records are available, the concerned equipment or system is considered
as accepted.

7.4.3 Non-Conformance Report

7.4.3.1 During all phases of the project, deviations and non-conformances due to failure
to follow the approved testing and inspection plan shall be identified, recorded
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CP N-05 : Building and Civil Engineering Work for Depot Building Including
Related Infrastructure and Track Work Ballast (Contract No : NSCREX-03-N05)

TITLE: ISSUANCE OF INSPECTION AND TESTING PROCEDURES

DOCUMENT NO.: NSCR-PSC-N05-MABDPT-PRO-QA-000004 Rev.4

and their corrective action shall be monitored and controlled. It is the responsibility
of the relevant discipline managers and/or Subcontractors to carry out corrective
actions from reported non-conformities in accordance with established project
procedure.

7.4.3.2 The QC Manager is responsible for evaluation of all non-conformance’s from sub-
contractor,supplier,site, and ncr discovered raised during inspection, examination,
testing. The QCM shall assist in the review and approval of the proposed
corrective action. Approval from the Engineer is also required prior to
implementation of corrective action for non conformities.

7.4.3.3 Actions to correct non conformances shall be taken and fully documented and
subject to notice to the parties involved, e.g. Construction Manager, Quality
Control Manager the Engineer, etc.

7.4.3.4 NCR issuance and procedure is to make reference to document title: Site Quality
Management Plan Doc. No. :NSCR-PSC-N05-MABDPT-PLN-QA-000002 Rev. 2
and Non-Conformance Control Procedure :NSCR-PSC-N05-MABDPT-PRO-QA-
0004 Rev.2.

8.0 APPENDICES

Attachments 1 : ITP WORK FLOW CHART

Attachments 2 : ITP FORMAT

Attachments 3 : INSPECTION REQUEST FORM (WIR)

Attachments 4 : INSPECTION CHECKLIST FORM

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