TablesN Quality control and quality assurance
Table N5.4-2: Inspection Tasks During Welding
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| Inspection Tasks During Welding | QC | QA |
|---|---|---|
| Control and handling of welding consumables • Packaging • Exposure control | O | O |
| No welding over cracked tack welds | O | O |
| Environmental conditions • Wind speed within limits • Precipitation and temperature | O | O |
| WPS followed • Settings on welding equipment • Travel speed • Selected welding materials • Shielding gas type/flow rate • Preheat applied • Interpass temperature maintained (min./max.) • Proper position (F, V, H, OH) | O | O |
| Welding techniques • Interpass and final cleaning • Each pass within profile limitations • Each pass meets quality requirements | O | O |
| Placement and installation of steel headed stud anchors | P | P |
User Note: The technique, workmanship, appearance, and quality of welded construction are addressed in Section M2.4.
As a minimum, welding inspection tasks shall be in accordance with Tables N5.4-1, N5.4-2, and N5.4-3. In these tables, the inspection tasks are as follows:
- (a) Observe (O): The inspector shall observe these items on a random basis. Operations need not be delayed pending these inspections.
- (b) Perform (P): These tasks shall be performed for each welded joint or member.