A minor defect is a departure from requirements that does not materially affect intended use but falls below the agreed workmanship or appearance standard.
| Area | What the record should show |
|---|---|
| Control | Use visual standards, boundary samples or measurable criteria to reduce subjective decisions. State viewing distance, lighting or location where relevant. |
| Evidence | Record the defect type, frequency, lot, sample and acceptance decision, even when the lot passes. |
| Tradeoff | Minor defects can become commercially important when repeated across most units or placed in a highly visible area. |
When it matters
Use visual standards, boundary samples or measurable criteria to reduce subjective decisions. State viewing distance, lighting or location where relevant.
Review before approval
Record the defect type, frequency, lot, sample and acceptance decision, even when the lot passes.
Minor defects can become commercially important when repeated across most units or placed in a highly visible area.
