Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1627: Welding inspectors - Powers and duties

A welding inspector shall have the following powers and duties:1. Verify that the work which he inspects conforms to the requirements of the applicable codes, standards and job specifications;

2. Verify that the base materials and consumable welding

materials conform to the specification requirements and that the

specified welding filler metals are used on each base metal or

combination of base metals;

3. Verify that the welding equipment to be used for the work is

that which is specified in the welding procedure and has the

capability to produce the specified welds;

4. Verify that the welding procedures are as specified,

qualified and available to the welders for reference;

5. Verify that the welders have been properly qualified in

accordance with the applicable codes and standards, and that their

qualification authorizes them to use the welding procedures

specified for the work. If there is evidence that the welder's work

does not conform to the requirements of the applicable code,

standard or specification, the welding inspector may require

requalification of a welder, if that person's qualification is not

current by the requirements of the applicable codes, standards or

specifications;

6. When qualifying welders, the welding inspector shall observe

the qualification tests;

7. Verify that only specified and properly qualified welding

procedures are used for the work;

8. Verify that the joint preparation and fit-up meets the

requirements of the welding procedure and drawings;

9. Verify that the specified filler metals are used and that

the filler metals are maintained in proper condition for use as

specified;

10. Observe the technique and performance of each welder;

11. Examine the work for conformance to the requirements of the

applicable codes, standards, specifications and drawings;

12. Identify the work he inspects with specified marking

methods or appropriate records;

13. Perform the necessary visual inspections;

14. Verify that the required visual and other nondestructive

examinations have been performed by qualified personnel in the

specified manner. He shall review the resulting information to

assure that the results are complete. The welding inspector may

perform nondestructive examinations that are specified, providing he

is qualified in accordance with the specified requirements; and

15. Prepare clear and concise reports and keep necessary

records of the welding procedure, the welding procedure

qualifications, the welding qualifications, the control of welding

materials and the results of inspections and tests. It shall be the

duty of the welding inspector to see that all test results are

forwarded to the Department of Labor for issuance of welder

certification cards.