Rationale

The red text being removed is inconsistent with domestic and international standards, as this original wording was taken from an older AWS D1.1 code (example: 2004). Updated AWS and other international welding standards have requirements, and ASTM F1193 should not override what is being referenced. The utilized welding standard will identify the weld inspector’s qualifications (for example, AWS, CSA, JIS, EN, ISO). The green text being added addresses the recording of inspection tasks identified within F1193 section 4.5.3, “Welding Inspection Process.” Without recording the required inspections, there is no evidence that the associated inspection tasks were completed. Note: The term “contracting, parties” is used in several standards, including ASTM E543, “Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing”.