TERCC — coordinate the checks
Coordinate the specification, review supplier and material information, and confirm who will perform each check. Keep the record traceable to the approved drawing.
Quality
Agree the Inspection Scope Before Ordering
Agree the drawing revision, checkpoints, who checks each item and what records you receive with the order.
Principles
Start with the approved drawing
Use the drawing revision and agreed material list to define what will be checked and recorded.
- Is there an approved drawing revision to check against?
- Are the dimensions, units and datum stated in the record?
- Can materials be identified against an agreed material list?
- Are access, closures and markings checked against the agreed description?
- Is the outcome recorded in a format the buyer can review?
Agree the inspection method, sampling and report format with the order.
Inspection plan template
Inspection checkpoints
| Area | Question to answer | Evidence to request |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Does the finished cover match the approved drawing and the recorded measurement points? | Approved drawing revision + measured values with units |
| Cut edges and seams | Are edges, seams and closures finished consistently with the approved construction description? | Construction description + photographic record, format to be agreed |
| Materials traceability | Can outer fabric, core, thread and fasteners be identified against the agreed material list? | Supplier material declarations; test reports only if actually supplied |
| Closures and access | Do fastening and access features allow removal and re-fitting as intended? | Approved fastening description + fit check record |
| Marking and identification | Are items identified so a multi-item project can be matched to its schedule? | Item schedule + tag/label list |
| Packing | Is packing appropriate to the agreed handling and export arrangement? | Packing instruction + dispatch record |
Suggested checks for a first order
Fit and workmanship
- Check item tags and key dimensions against the approved drawing.
- Check seams, bound edges and the position and operation of closures.
- For a valve, confirm the specified movement and access envelope. For a flange, check the split seam, pipe openings and removal direction.
Material and dispatch records
- Check supplied material declarations against the agreed layer and fastening list.
- Agree whether a trial fit, photos, or a third-party check is needed and what evidence is practical.
- Confirm item count, labels and packaging against the dispatch list. Record deviations for review before release.
For comparison, see Thermaxx’s published hot-water and steam jacket specification. Checks and tolerances for each TERCC order are agreed in writing.
Fabrication supplier
Carry out the actual cutting, sewing, assembly and fabrication, make goods available for the agreed checks, and address identified non-conformities.
Specify the records you need
List drawing approvals, material declarations, inspection photos or test documentation in your inquiry so the scope can be confirmed in the quotation.