Q. Inspection and Quality Control Certificate :

A 'lot' under inspection should be accepted by the inspector when no defect is found in the acceptance level tests and so certified. In case of any defect in the bearing, the whole 'lot' shall be rejected by the inspector and certified accordingly.

The bearings shall be transported to the bridge site after final acceptance and should be accompanied by an authenticated copy of the test certificate. An information card giving the following details should be appended to the test cerftificate:

1. Name of manufacturer

2. Date of manufacture

3. Grade of elastomer

4. Bearing dimensions

5. Production Batch No.

6. Accpetance lot No.

7. Date of testing

8. Specific bridge location

9. Explanation of markings on the bearing, if any.