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What is NYC FGC § 404.21.3?

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This section requires licensed master plumbers to assign identification symbols or numbers to welders for tracking welds. Welders must mark their welds accordingly, and the master plumber is responsible for maintaining records of these welds for a minimum of six years, available for departmental review. Applies to licensed master plumbers and welders.

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404.21.3 Welding records.

FGC § 404.21.3

The licensed master plumber employing the welder(s) shall assign to each welder an identification symbol or number to identify the welds performed by that particular welder. The welder shall identify all welds with his or her symbol or number. The licensed master plumber shall maintain records identifying the weld(s) made by each welder for at least six years and shall make such records available to the department upon request.

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