![]() When requalification is required, it is better to bill the Owner for the cost to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest. It usually leave a bad taste in the contractor's mouth if the verification inspector says, "I want your welders to requalify and I can do it for XX dollars." It is better for everyone involved if the Engineer makes the call. If too many welds are judged deficient, it is the Engineer's call to require the welders to requalify. The verification inspector is nothing more than the Engineer's eyes and ears on the project site. ![]() Once again, it is the Engineer's responsibility to determine whether the noncompliant welds can be used "as is" or whether repairs must be made. ![]() If they fail to measure up, they are simply noncompliant. It is the verification inspector's responsibility to monitor the welder's technique and verify the welds meet the acceptance criteria of the welding standard. If there is any question about the validity, it the Engineer's prerogative to reject evidence of previous qualification. It is the Engineer's responsibility to review and approve previous qualification. ![]() Unfortunately, AWS has no power to police industry.
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