Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1627
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Welding inspectors - Powers and duties
Official statutory text
A welding inspector shall have the following powers and duties:1. Verify that the work which he inspects conforms to the requirements of the applicable codes, standards and job specifications;
2. Verify that the base materials and consumable welding
materials conform to the specification requirements and that the
specified welding filler metals are used on each base metal or
combination of base metals;
3. Verify that the welding equipment to be used for the work is
that which is specified in the welding procedure and has the
capability to produce the specified welds;
4. Verify that the welding procedures are as specified,
qualified and available to the welders for reference;
5. Verify that the welders have been properly qualified in
accordance with the applicable codes and standards, and that their
qualification authorizes them to use the welding procedures
specified for the work. If there is evidence that the welder's work
does not conform to the requirements of the applicable code,
standard or specification, the welding inspector may require
requalification of a welder, if that person's qualification is not
current by the requirements of the applicable codes, standards or
specifications;
6. When qualifying welders, the welding inspector shall observe
the qualification tests;
7. Verify that only specified and properly qualified welding
procedures are used for the work;
8. Verify that the joint preparation and fit-up meets the
requirements of the welding procedure and drawings;
9. Verify that the specified filler metals are used and that
the filler metals are maintained in proper condition for use as
specified;
10. Observe the technique and performance of each welder;
11. Examine the work for conformance to the requirements of the
applicable codes, standards, specifications and drawings;
12. Identify the work he inspects with specified marking
methods or appropriate records;
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 1192
13. Perform the necessary visual inspections;
14. Verify that the required visual and other nondestructive
examinations have been performed by qualified personnel in the
specified manner. He shall review the resulting information to
assure that the results are complete. The welding inspector may
perform nondestructive examinations that are specified, providing he
is qualified in accordance with the specified requirements; and
15. Prepare clear and concise reports and keep necessary
records of the welding procedure, the welding procedure
qualifications, the welding qualifications, the control of welding
materials and the results of inspections and tests. It shall be the
duty of the welding inspector to see that all test results are
forwarded to the Department of Labor for issuance of welder
certification cards.
2. Verify that the base materials and consumable welding
materials conform to the specification requirements and that the
specified welding filler metals are used on each base metal or
combination of base metals;
3. Verify that the welding equipment to be used for the work is
that which is specified in the welding procedure and has the
capability to produce the specified welds;
4. Verify that the welding procedures are as specified,
qualified and available to the welders for reference;
5. Verify that the welders have been properly qualified in
accordance with the applicable codes and standards, and that their
qualification authorizes them to use the welding procedures
specified for the work. If there is evidence that the welder's work
does not conform to the requirements of the applicable code,
standard or specification, the welding inspector may require
requalification of a welder, if that person's qualification is not
current by the requirements of the applicable codes, standards or
specifications;
6. When qualifying welders, the welding inspector shall observe
the qualification tests;
7. Verify that only specified and properly qualified welding
procedures are used for the work;
8. Verify that the joint preparation and fit-up meets the
requirements of the welding procedure and drawings;
9. Verify that the specified filler metals are used and that
the filler metals are maintained in proper condition for use as
specified;
10. Observe the technique and performance of each welder;
11. Examine the work for conformance to the requirements of the
applicable codes, standards, specifications and drawings;
12. Identify the work he inspects with specified marking
methods or appropriate records;
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 1192
13. Perform the necessary visual inspections;
14. Verify that the required visual and other nondestructive
examinations have been performed by qualified personnel in the
specified manner. He shall review the resulting information to
assure that the results are complete. The welding inspector may
perform nondestructive examinations that are specified, providing he
is qualified in accordance with the specified requirements; and
15. Prepare clear and concise reports and keep necessary
records of the welding procedure, the welding procedure
qualifications, the welding qualifications, the control of welding
materials and the results of inspections and tests. It shall be the
duty of the welding inspector to see that all test results are
forwarded to the Department of Labor for issuance of welder
certification cards.
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