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Inspection Identification and Traceability

Project / work order identified

Record the project name, work order, drawing number, or fabrication package being inspected.

Inspection date and time recorded critical (required)

Capture the date and time the visual inspection was performed.

Inspector identified as qualified CWI or authorized inspector critical (required)

Record inspector name and qualification status. For AWS D1.1 visual inspection, document the certified welding inspector (CWI) or other authorized inspector per project requirements.

Inspection location identified

Record shop, field, bay, station, or structure location where the weld was inspected.

Inspection stage recorded

Select when the inspection occurred in the weld lifecycle.

Weld and Joint Traceability

Joint / weld identification recorded critical (required)

Record joint number, weld ID, location, or other unique identifier tied to the weld.

Base material and member details recorded

Record member size, material designation, thickness, and configuration as needed for traceability.

Weld type identified

Select the weld type being inspected.

Welder ID recorded critical (required)

Record the welder identification number or stamp associated with the weld.

WPS reference recorded critical (required)

Record the welding procedure specification (WPS) number or revision used for the weld.

Visual Inspection Conditions and Method

Surface condition allows visual examination critical (required)

Confirm the weld area is sufficiently clean and accessible for visual inspection.

Yes No N/A

Lighting adequate for visual inspection critical (required)

Record measured lighting at the inspection point. Use project or site criteria if more stringent.

Access and viewing angle sufficient to inspect all required surfaces critical (required)

Confirm the inspector could view the weld, toes, root area, and adjacent base metal as required.

Yes No N/A

Measurement tools available and calibrated as required critical (required)

Confirm required gauges, fillet weld gauges, rulers, or other measuring tools were available and within calibration status if applicable.

Yes No N/A

Visual Weld Acceptance Criteria

Cracks observed critical (required)

Record whether any crack is present in the weld metal, HAZ, or adjacent base metal.

Yes No N/A

Undercut within acceptable limits critical (required)

Confirm undercut does not exceed project or AWS D1.1 acceptance criteria.

Yes No N/A

Overlap / cold lap observed critical (required)

Record whether overlap or cold lap is present.

Yes No N/A

Porosity / surface discontinuities within acceptable limits critical (required)

Confirm visible porosity, worm tracks, slag, or other surface discontinuities meet acceptance criteria.

Yes No N/A

Weld size and profile meet requirements critical (required)

Confirm weld size, leg length, reinforcement, contour, and profile are acceptable for the joint and WPS.

Yes No N/A

Arc strikes, spatter, or gouges requiring repair observed

Record any visible arc strikes, excessive spatter, or gouges that require evaluation or repair.

Yes No N/A

Defects, Disposition, and Sign-Off

Observed defects documented

Describe all observed defects or non-conformances, including location, size, and extent where applicable.

Acceptance disposition recorded critical (required)

Record the final inspection disposition for the weld.

Corrective action / repair reference recorded

Record NCR number, repair ticket, or corrective action reference if the weld did not pass.

Inspector signature critical (required)

Inspector sign-off confirming the inspection record is complete and accurate.

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Run: Weld Visual Inspection Log (AWS D1.1)

Inspection Identification and Traceability

Weld and Joint Traceability

Visual Inspection Conditions and Method

Visual Weld Acceptance Criteria

Defects, Disposition, and Sign-Off

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