SHARP IRON GROUP

Visual Welding Inspection Procedure

VT 1.0 Rev – 1, 3.4.2013

1.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of this procedure is to provide detailed instruction and requirements for the visual
inspection of welds, wrought materials, forgings, and components.

2.0 APPLICABILITY

This procedure is applicable to the visual weld inspection performed in accordance with the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Sections I, V, VIII, IX, B31.1, B31.3, and AWS D1.1,
but may be used with other codes, standards, and specifications if their acceptance criteria is
provided.

3.0 REFERENCES

3.1 Sharp Iron Groups “Nondestructive Testing Personnel, Training, Qualification, and Certification
Program, Written Practice.
3.2 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Sections I, V, VIII, IX, B31.1, and B31.3. Latest Editions
and Addenda.
3.3 AWS D1.1 Latest Edition
3.4 American Society for Nondestructive Testing, ASNT TC-1A – 2011 Edition.
3.5 American Welding Society, AWS QC1 Latest Edition, Standard and Guide for Qualification and
Certification of Welding Inspectors.

4.0 INSTRUCTIONS

4.1 Personnel Qualification

4.1.1 All Visual weld inspection personnel shall be trained, qualified, and certified in
accordance with Reference 3.1, 3.3, and/or 3.4. The Welding Inspector may be supported with
Assistant Inspectors, who may perform specific functions under the supervision of the Welding
Inspector.

Assistant Inspectors shall be qualified by training and experience to perform the specific
functions to which they are assigned. The work of the Assistant Inspector shall be regularly
monitored by the Welding Inspector, generally on a daily basis.

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