CPI Quality Control & Inspection Flashcards

What is the purpose of a pre-installation inspection before beginning a CPI installation project?

Answer: To verify site conditions and substrate suitability before materials are installed

A pre-installation inspection confirms that site conditions and substrates meet the requirements for a successful installation before work begins.

Which tool is commonly used to verify that a surface is level during an installation inspection?

Answer: Torpedo level or digital level

A torpedo level or digital level measures horizontal or vertical plumb/level on surfaces during installation quality checks.

A CPI installer performs a pull test on an anchor. What does this test verify?

Answer: The anchor's load-holding capacity in the installed substrate

A pull test applies a tensile force to an installed anchor to verify it achieves the required load-holding capacity in the actual substrate.

What does a 'punch list' represent at the end of a construction or installation project?

Answer: A documented list of deficiencies or incomplete items requiring correction before final acceptance

A punch list documents all deficiencies, incomplete work, or items not meeting specifications that must be corrected before the owner grants final acceptance.

When inspecting a freshly applied sealant bead, which defect indicates improper tooling or insufficient adhesion?

Answer: Voids, bubbles, or separation at the bond line

Voids, bubbles, or separation at the bond line indicate the sealant was not properly tooled or did not achieve full adhesion to the substrate.

Which inspection method uses a moisture meter to check substrate conditions before flooring installation?

Answer: In-situ relative humidity or pin-type moisture testing

In-situ relative humidity (probe method) or pin-type moisture meters measure moisture levels in concrete or wood substrates before flooring is installed.