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What is NYC BC § 1705.33.1?

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This section mandates that all welding operations involving aluminum elements are subject to special inspection to ensure compliance with the relevant codes, including AA ADM and AWS D1.2. The statute provides an exception for connections where calculated stresses in the welds are below specified thresholds. Applies to building owners conducting welding operations on aluminum elements.

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1705.33.1 Welding operations.

BC § 1705.33.1

All welding operations of aluminum elements shall be subject to special inspection for compliance with this code, AA ADM and AWS D1.2. Exception: Welding operations in connections where the calculated stresses in the welds are less than 50 percent of the basic allowable values. Such connections shall be specifically indicated on the approved construction documents.

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