ANSI/AWS B5.1:2003
Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors

Standard No.

ANSI/AWS B5.1:2003

Release Date

2003

Published By

American National Standards Institute （ANSI)

Status

Withdraw

Replace By

ANSI/AWS B5.1:2012

Latest

ANSI/AWS B5.1:2013

Scope

Defines the qualification requirements to qualify welding inspectors. The qualification requirements for visual welding inspectors include experience, satisfactory completion of an examination, which includes demonstrated capabilities, and proof of visual acuity. The examination tests the inspector's knowledge of welding processes, welding procedures, nondestructive examinations, destructive tests, terms definitions, symbols, reports, welding metallurgy, related mathematics, safety, quality assurance and responsibility.

ANSI/AWS B5.1:2003 history

• 2013 ANSI/AWS B5.1:2013 Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors (2nd Edition)
• 2012 ANSI/AWS B5.1:2012 Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors
• 2003 ANSI/AWS B5.1:2003 Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors