Table N5.4-3: Inspection Tasks After Welding

Inspection Tasks After Welding	QC	QA
Welds cleaned	O	O
Size, length, and location of welds	P	P
Welds meet visual acceptance criteria • Crack prohibition • Weld/base-metal fusion • Crater cross section • Weld profiles • Weld size • Undercut • Porosity	P	P
Arc strikes	P	P
k-area[a]	P	P
Weld access holes in rolled heavy shapes and built-up heavy shapes[b]	P	P
Backing removed and weld tabs removed (if required)	P	P
Repair activities	P	P
Document acceptance or rejection of welded joint or member[c]	P	P
No prohibited welds have been added without the approval of the engineer of record	O	O

[a]When welding of doubler plates, continuity plates, or stiffeners has been performed in the k-area, visually inspect the web k-area for cracks within 3 in. (75 mm) of the weld.