In the code or not, I know of at least 3 large construction companies that have made it company policy.
J
I've also seen over the last few years large companies that don't allow any Chinese rigging allowed on a job, some who are more civil/heavy & highway related won't allow any rigging related welding in house on top of the increase in inspection of same.
I guess when they see things falling from the sky it makes an impression. Those same companies used to grab any carpenter,etc who said he could weld to do that type of work. I enjoyed watching the attitude change and it creates work for us.
By 803056 
Date 01-28-2012 15:56
Edited 01-28-2012 15:58
It is a good policy whether it is required by the code or not.
I would be very concerned if the company didn't use written welding procedures, didn't use qualified welders, or if they used GMAW-S. All reasons to require MT on ferromagnetic materials and PT on materials that can't be subjected to MT.
Al
By thirdeye 
Date 01-28-2012 17:59
Edited 01-28-2012 18:07
I've seen the same thing and in addition to good shop practice, it's also a common Customer requirement.
And to be perfectly honest temporary lifting eyes are a pet peeve of mine. I have seen one fatality and way too many near misses due to carelessness when welding a temp lifting eye. Lack of cleaning and lack of preheat is a common problem, or maybe a welders helper is assigned that task. At any rate I have never had anyone argue when I monitor temp lug welding. (one of my heavy fab customers has a 10 year no lost time record, even if the Mailman mentioned a safety concern.....they would address it.) Heheheee.
