Monitored Compliance Program
Monitored Compliance Program
Woodwork Institute’s Monitored Compliance Program (MCP) expands upon the Certified Compliance Program by providing ongoing reviews, inspections, and certification of a project by a Woodwork Institute Architectural Services Representative from start to finish. Established in 2001, the Monitored Compliance Program is a discipline of quality control.
Monitored Compliance Program (MCP) Procedures
Request and Authorization to Monitor
- Download — Print and fill out.
Benefits
Benefits for Design Professionals and Property Owners:
- MCP monitors the fabrication process, from submittal review, through production, and after installation, to ensure compliance to the specification.
- Monitoring ensures the fabricated product and/or installation will comply with the Grade(s) specified.
- The Woodwork Institute Architectural Services Representative will compare the specifications and architectural drawings, inspect the shop, site, and installation, and submit a written report for each inspection.
- During the shop inspection, the product and materials are checked.
- The job site inspection ensures the conditions meet the North American Architectural Woodwork Standard.
MCP Specifications
To request MCP certification, insert this language into the Part 1 — Quality Affirmation section of the millwork specifications:
PART 1 — QUALITY AFFIRMATION
A. Monitored Compliance
- All millwork and the installation thereof for this project shall be monitored for compliance to the contract documents by a Woodwork Institute Architectural Services Representative. Full participation of the Woodwork Institute Monitored Compliance Program may be found at the Institute’s website at www.woodworkinstitute.com or by calling the Administrative Office at 916-372-9943.
- Millwork and/or installation found to be non-compliant (and not corrected) will be rejected.
- Issuance of a Monitored Compliance Certificate is a prerequisite of acceptance.
- All fees charged by the Woodwork Institute for its Monitored Compliance Program are the responsibility of the millwork manufacturer and/or installer and shall be included in their bid.