What is the QP Merit Program?

The QP Merit Program allows qualified contractors to be exempt from paying the audit fee every other year.

Who qualifies for the program?

Qualified contractors must have held all respective QP Accreditations for at least 3 years and not received more than 2 minor findings in the prior 3 years. To qualify for the program for the following year, you must apply annually by July 1st.

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Details of the QP Merit Program

Eligible Accreditations include: QP1, QP2, QP3, QP6, QP8, QP9 & QS1 (QP5 not included).
Contractors must have completed a minimum of 3 years in ALL QP programs held to qualify.
Qualifying contractors can’t have received more than 2 “CAP” resolved minor findings for which any QP accreditation is held during the prior three (3) years to be eligible.
Program eligibility is evaluated annually; previously qualified contractors must reapply each year by July 1.
AMPP reserves the right to perform random, announced, or unannounced audits at AMPP’s expense and discretion during non-audit years. The Merit Program member must remain in compliance during a random audit.

Important Payment Information for Merit Program Companies

While participating in the Merit Program, your payment schedule will follow the structure below:

Non-Audit Years: Merit companies are required to pay the administrative fee only and submit the Accreditation Maintenance Application by December 15.
Audit Years: Merit companies are required to pay both the administrative and audit fees and submit the Accreditation Maintenance Application by December 15.

Please review the QP Merit Program Application and Program Rules for full details, for other questions please contact QPinfo@ampp.org.