Signed a WPS , PQR , WPQ

By pfranco15 Date 07-03-2005 20:26

Srs.
Iwrote from venezuela (South america), i'm doing a job and the insperctor (not CWI) says that the WPS, PQR, WPQ, must be do and signed by a certified inspector, i was cheking in the B 2.1:1998 and ASME IX,and i don`t fimnd nathing about that, but i`m not sure, my english is not so good. and check interpretation buti don`t find nathing to say my client you are wront

Thanks for yuor help

Pablo Franco

By jon20013 (*****)

Date 07-04-2005 11:23

Pablo; unless that requirement is stated in the purchase order or technical specifications, your inspector is wrong. The WPS, PQR, WPQ may be signed by anyone who is competant.

By pfranco15 Date 07-04-2005 13:40

Jon

Thanks for yuor help, i apreiaciate yuo

Pablo Franco

By welder5354 (**)

Date 07-07-2005 02:27

I think you must comply as to what the inspector wants in his jurisdiction. ASME code can be very complicated. All our WPS.s, PQR,s and WPQ,s have to be signed by the government inspector.

By jon20013 (*****)

Date 07-07-2005 12:54

There needs to be some basis for the jurisdictional inspector requesting this; it cannot simply be an "I want it this way," there has to be a requirement; either their contract with the owner, state requirement or similar.

I've been in the welding business now 33 years and have NEVER seen a jurisdictional type inspector sign a WPS/PQR or performance qualification. That's not saying I doubt what you're saying, simply that I have never before seen this.

None of the Codes I am familiar with contain this requirement.

By CHGuilford (****)

Date 07-07-2005 16:29

In my opinion, you are correct. An inspector is simply an individual who examines the work and materials and reports his/her findings. No more than that unless it is described in the contract documents. Many engineers will request the inspector's opinion, but that is not binding.

The WTR's, PQR's, and WPS's are normally signed by the responsible person representing the company that performed or arranged for the qualification testing. Many codes do not require that person to be a certified inspector.

However, as you said, it is wise to check over the contract to be sure there is nothing stating otherwise. Although not common, I have seen some jobs that required a 3rd party P.E. to review and approve WPS's and PQR's.

Chet Guilford