I need some confirmation on a subject within D 1.6 (actually any D1 code). Some of my co-workers are debating the verbage on a print, which states: " all welding shall be in accordance with AWS D1.6" (or pick any D1 code). Their theory is as long as one follows the code (and I am not clear on whether that includes a WPS or not) that they are working in accordance with code. I am of a different opinion, I argue that if one is to employ an AWS code than the personell must be qualified to the code as a requirement of section 4. Does this make sense???

Thanks,
Charlie M.