Table N5.4-1: Inspection Tasks Prior to Welding

Inspection Tasks Prior to Welding	QC	QA
Welder qualification records and continuity records	P	O
WPS available	P	P
Manufacturer certifications for welding consumables available	P	P
Material identification (type/grade)	O	O
Welder identification system • Fabricator or erector, as applicable, shall maintain a system by which a welder who has welded a joint or member can be identified. • Die stamping of members subjected to fatigue shall be prohibited unless approved by the engineer of record.	O	O
Fit-up of groove welds (including joint geometry) • Joint preparations • Dimensions (alignment, root opening, root face, bevel) • Cleanliness (condition of steel surfaces) • Tacking (tack weld quality and location) • Backing type and fit (if applicable)	O	O
Fit-up of CJP groove welds of HSS T-, Y-, and K-connections with-out backing (including joint geometry) • Joint preparations • Dimensions (alignment, root opening, root face, bevel) • Cleanliness (condition of steel surfaces) • Tacking (tack weld quality and location)	P	O
Configuration and finish of access holes	O	O
Fit-up of fillet welds • Dimensions (alignment, gaps at root) • Cleanliness (condition of steel surfaces) • Tacking (tack weld quality and location)	O	O
Check welding equipment	O	−