ABSTRACT
Many of the definitions are extracted from official documents, international or national standards. The following authoritative glossaries give terms in English relating to building and civil engineering, including quality assurance: BS 4778: Quality vocabulary Part 2:1991 Quality concepts and related definitions; BS 6100: Glossary of buildingand civil engineering terms, especially Part 1, Section 1.7 Performance and characteristics. acceptance check Check by responsible body to ensure there is adequate manufacturer’s quality control, and current production in conformity with the Agrément specifications. (UEAtc)
acceptance testing Determination of compliance with performance requirements by simplest reliable means. (BS 6100)
accreditation Recognition of the competence of a certification or inspection body, or a testing laboratory, according to a legal procedure established by a Member State.
