Welding Inspection Qualifications
Welding Inspection Qualifications
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The IBC (specifically NY State BC) states under Chapter 17, Special Inspections (1704.3.1) "The basis for welding inspector qualificaion shall be AWS D1.1"
I don't have AWS D1.1 but I found an article stating that Qualification and Certification of inspectors are two different things. I'm trying to find out if AWS is more specific about what makes for a qualified welding inspector.
Does anyone have an AWS D1.1 handy that can take a quick peek for me?
Thanks
Drew
The IBC (specifically NY State BC) states under Chapter 17, Special Inspections (1704.3.1) "The basis for welding inspector qualificaion shall be AWS D1.1"
I don't have AWS D1.1 but I found an article stating that Qualification and Certification of inspectors are two different things. I'm trying to find out if AWS is more specific about what makes for a qualified welding inspector.
Does anyone have an AWS D1.1 handy that can take a quick peek for me?
Thanks
Drew






RE: Welding Inspection Qualifications
RE: Welding Inspection Qualifications
The basic difference between qualification and certification is that the certification is basic evidence of the qualification. In general you might be "qualified" without being "certified", but you're not likely to be "certified" without being "qualified"! Confused yet?!
RE: Welding Inspection Qualifications
I agree with Ron's input.
Just as an advice to engineers who detail and require welded connections, utilize as much as possible a pre-qualified weld whenever you can. A complete list is in AWS D1.1 and the AISC steel manual under connections. Use of these details saves time, money and quality.
Regards