Iron and Steel
Requirements pertaining to iron and steel are applicable to all projects per . Iron and Steel products are certified via Form 1818,
or a Certification letter as stated under: "Miscellaneous Steel".
Iron and Steel documentation may fall into one of the below methods of compliance.
- Structural materials tested by Materials Test Division (MTD)
- MTD maintains Buy America documentation. The district is required to verify a structural testing report is available and obtain material sourcing information from the contractor.
- Iron and Steel items other than reinforcing steel
- Area Office collects the 1818, materials sourcing information, and applicable certifications. Some items may require a project sample to be submitted and tested by MTD.
- Reinforcing steel in precast items found on the Material Producer List (MPL)
- Area Office obtains material sourcing information and verifies material is on the MPL. Mill test reports are maintained by the manufacture.
- Reinforcing steel for cast in place items
- Area Office collects mill test reports for reinforcing steel. Mill test reports need to supplier, and the supplier and the project.
- Area Office verifies rebar markings when inspecting steel, collects/document mill tags on rebar shipments, and documents verifying Buy America in the DWR.
Refer to the project records checklist for guidance on what method of compliance an iron or steel product may fall under. Questions on structural items tested by MTD may be directed to MTDs Prefabricated Structural Materials Section. General Buy America questions may be directed to Construction Division.