404.21.1 Welder's qualifications.
FGC § 404.21.1
Welders installing gas piping within buildings at any pressure shall comply with the following: 1. Welders shall be qualified for all pipe sizes, wall thicknesses and all positions in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX. Requalification of welders is required on an annual basis and when requested by the commissioner.
2.Welder qualification testing shall be performed by an approved agency and the inspector witnessing the test shall be an authorized AWS Certified Welding Inspector. Radiographic test specimens shall be evaluated by a radiographic inspector having a minimum radiography qualification of Level II in accordance with the ASNT, Document No. SNT-TC-1A, Supplement A.
3.Copies of the certified welder qualification reports shall be maintained by both the approved agency and the licensed master plumber employing the welder(s) for at least six years and shall be made available to the department upon request.
4.The approved agency shall submit certified welder qualification reports to the department upon successful qualification of a welder and when requested by the commissioner.
5.The licensed master plumber employing the welder(s) shall submit a statement to the department including who welded the gas piping along with a copy(s) of the certified welder qualification report(s) witnessed by a representative of the licensed master plumber, at the time of the first roughing inspection.
6.Requalification of a welder is required should the welder fail to maintain welder's continuity every six months. The licensed master plumber employing the welder shall maintain a welder continuity log and the log shall be made available to the department upon request.
