QP BASE: Evaluating General Qualifications of Contractors Seeking QP Accreditation

This is not a standalone standard, as it is intended to be used in conjunction with other standards that incorporate it by reference. The purpose of this standard is to determine whether a contractor:

• Has a corporate organization that clearly defines the authority and responsibilities of positions typically required for operation of a contracting firm;

• Employs qualified management and utilizes qualified craft personnel and other workers;

• Has established and implemented a quality management system meeting the requirements of the referencing QP standard;

• Has established and implemented a written worker safety and health program meeting requirements of the referencing QP standard;

• Has established and implemented environmental protection procedures meeting requirements of the referencing QP standard;

• Demonstrates knowledge of industry technical standards and good practice.

This standard covers non-technical elements that are not unique to any specific type of work, such as shared defined terms and administrative and management procedures. It may be incorporated by other referencing QP standards to allow those standards to focus on technical matters and eliminate overlap with other numbered standards.

The latest edition, revision, or amendment of the referenced standards in effect shall govern unless otherwise dated.