Who approves welding procedures qualified by others?

Who approves welding procedures qualified by others?

• A. Owner/User
• B. Welding Supervisor
• C. Quality Manager
• D. The Inspector

Answer: (D)

Verifying and approving a welding procedure that has already been qualified by others is about on-site compliance and acceptance. The inspector reviews the Welding Procedure Specification and the Welding Procedure Qualification Records to confirm the tests were properly performed, the procedure aligns with applicable codes and project requirements, and the welder qualifications match what the procedure calls for. With the records in order and the method shown to be capable, the inspector signs off to authorize the procedure for use. While the owner/user may authorize work, and the welding supervisor ensures execution and the QA/QC group oversees the system, the formal approval of a qualified welding procedure is the inspector’s responsibility to ensure proper documentation and compliance before welding begins.

Verifying and approving a welding procedure that has already been qualified by others is about on-site compliance and acceptance. The inspector reviews the Welding Procedure Specification and the Welding Procedure Qualification Records to confirm the tests were properly performed, the procedure aligns with applicable codes and project requirements, and the welder qualifications match what the procedure calls for. With the records in order and the method shown to be capable, the inspector signs off to authorize the procedure for use. While the owner/user may authorize work, and the welding supervisor ensures execution and the QA/QC group oversees the system, the formal approval of a qualified welding procedure is the inspector’s responsibility to ensure proper documentation and compliance before welding begins.