A delineation of the responsibilities of all personnel involved in implementing the CQA and CQC plan. A specific chain of command for both the CQA and CQC inspectors and the project engineer must be identified. The minimum number of CQA and CQC officers and supporting personnel to be provided must be described for each major phase of construction.

A description of the required level of experience, training, and certification for the contractor, installation crew, and CQA and CQC officers and inspectors. In addition, a description of any professional, financial, or other relationships between the project engineer, the facility owner or operator, and the construction contractor(s), and a demonstration that they are capable of operating independently and without influence must be included.

A description of all field observations, tests, equipment, and calibration procedures for field testing equipment that will be used.

A description of all construction material sampling protocols, including sample size, methods for determining sample locations and frequency of sampling.

A description of the recordkeeping requirements for CQA and CQC activities. This must include daily summary reports, inspection data sheets, problem identification and corrective measures reports, acceptance reports, and final documentation.

(f) A certification that the CQA and CQC plan is referenced in appropriate construction contract documents.