Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1626
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1626, part of Oklahoma’s Stat. tit. 59, — part of the compiled statutory law of Oklahoma, published by the state as "Stat. tit. 59,." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Definitions
Official statutory text
As used in this act:
1. "Certificate" means the document issued to an applicant upon
successful examination;
2. "Certification" means the testimony of qualifications;
3. "Code" means United States of America National Standard
Institute Code;
4. "Committee" means the Oklahoma State Labor Department,
Boiler Inspection Department, Chief Boiler Inspector;
5. "Qualification" means the successful completion of all parts
of the requirements set out by the Oklahoma Department of Labor;
6. "Welding inspector" means a person who has met the
requirements of this act;
7. "Weld-testing facility" means a qualified and approved
testing facility approved by the Oklahoma Department of Labor;
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 1191
8. "Weldment" means a welded assembly in which the bulk of the
component parts are prepared and joined by any combination of the
cutting and welding processes covered by Section 1628 of this title;
9. "Work" means that portion of the product or weldment that
specifically involves or affects the use of welding;
10. "Welder" means a person who has met the requirements of
this act; and
11. “Structural steel or steel deck welding” has the same
meaning as defined in American Welding Society D1.1 and D1.3.
1. "Certificate" means the document issued to an applicant upon
successful examination;
2. "Certification" means the testimony of qualifications;
3. "Code" means United States of America National Standard
Institute Code;
4. "Committee" means the Oklahoma State Labor Department,
Boiler Inspection Department, Chief Boiler Inspector;
5. "Qualification" means the successful completion of all parts
of the requirements set out by the Oklahoma Department of Labor;
6. "Welding inspector" means a person who has met the
requirements of this act;
7. "Weld-testing facility" means a qualified and approved
testing facility approved by the Oklahoma Department of Labor;
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 1191
8. "Weldment" means a welded assembly in which the bulk of the
component parts are prepared and joined by any combination of the
cutting and welding processes covered by Section 1628 of this title;
9. "Work" means that portion of the product or weldment that
specifically involves or affects the use of welding;
10. "Welder" means a person who has met the requirements of
this act; and
11. “Structural steel or steel deck welding” has the same
meaning as defined in American Welding Society D1.1 and D1.3.
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