INSPECTION & ACCEPTANCE
Flexible foam expansion joint filler shall meet the requirements of applicable Iowa Department of Transportation Specifications.
Acceptance of flexible foam expansion joint filler is based on Approved Brand Name. Approved joint fillers are listed in the Materials Approved Product Listing Enterprise (MAPLE). EF joint filler has holes to accommodate dowel bars.
To seek approved source status, the manufacturer shall submit to the Construction and Materials Bureau Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, a three-foot sample of finished material from regular production. The sample shall be accompanied by a report showing the quality control testing obtained by the manufacturer. The sample will be tested with results reported to the manufacturer. This status of source approval will be included with the report. The manufacturer shall notify the Construction and Materials Bureau of any changes to the product if and when changes are made to the product. Product changes may require resubmission of the product at the discretion of the Construction and Materials Bureau.
The Construction and Materials Bureau and/or District Materials staff may sample a lot at the job site, supplier, or source and test to verify compliance with specifications.