Hogan,
It appears that you are in compliance with D1.1 Clause 7 Stud welding. 7.2.2 just states that the stud shall be furnished with arc shield and since you are not removing it completly, I would say you are in compliance there as well. Just to be on the safe side you may want to, if applicable, run it by the EOR.
I may have missed something but it appears to me that you are OK. JMHInterpretation
jrw159 :-)