AWS B5.1 : 2013

Name: AWS B5.1 : 2013
Brand: AWS

Superseded

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SPECIFICATION FOR THE QUALIFICATION OF WELDING INSPECTORS

Amended by

AWS B5.1:2013-AMD1

Superseded date

05-05-2023

Published date

01-01-2013

Publisher

American Welding Society

Personnel
Foreword
List of Tables
1. Scope
2. Terms and Definitions
3. Levels of Qualification
4. Functions
5. Education and Experience Requirements
6. Examination Requirements
7. Examination Structure
8. Maintenance of Qualification
Annex A (Informative) - Reference Documents
Annex B (Informative) - Guidelines for the Preparation
of Technical Inquiries

Defines the requirements for qualification and specifies the body of knowledge applicable to welding inspection personnel.

Committee	B5
DevelopmentNote	SPANISH Version of 2013 Edition is also available, See AWS B5.1 SPANISH. (04/2014)
DocumentType	Standard
ProductNote	New child AMD 1 2013 is now added
PublisherName	American Welding Society
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	AWS B5.1 SPANISH : 2013
Supersedes	AWS B5.1 : 2003

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