Technical Standard Notices

NEW STANDARDS PROJECTS

Development work has begun on the following new or revised standards. Directly and materially affected individuals are invited to contribute to the development of such standards. Those wanting to participate may contact the Staff Secretary listed with the document.

Participation on AWS Technical Committees and Subcommittees is open to all persons.

B5.31-202x, Specification for the Qualification of ASME B31 Owners Inspectors
Scope: To define the scope, functions, education, experience and examination requirements for the qualification of Owner's Inspectors.
Project need: Owners of facilities that utilize piping systems have an obligation to ensure that all installed piping systems meet the requirements in the ASME B31 Codes. The B31 Codes specify that this obligation is met through the services of an Owner's Inspector. However, the exact tasks, duties, and qualifications of Owner's Inspectors are poorly defined. Several ASME B31 piping codes (B31.1, B31.3, B31.5, B31.9, B31.12) have responsibilities for Owner's Inspector. Many owners are unaware of this responsibility and turn this function over to the fabricator, which does not follow the intent of the ASME code. The Owner's Inspector must be employed by, or represent, the owner. ASME has no interest in having this qualification under their Conformity Assessment Program. Hence, there's a gap in industry for a qualified Owner's Inspector.
Stakeholders: Owners of facilities that utilize piping systems It is estimated there are at least 50,000 individuals who claim they ensure that all installed piping systems meet the requirements in the ASME B31 Codes, though there is no formally recognized qualification for this function.
Staff Contact: B. Boddiger – bboddiger@aws.org

WITHDRAWN STANDARDS PROJECTS (Withdrawn PINS)

None at this time.

STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW

AWS was approved as an accredited standards-preparing organization by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in 1979. AWS rules, as approved by ANSI, require that all standards be open to public review for comment during the approval process. This column also advises of ANSI approval of documents. The following standards are submitted for public review. A draft copy may be obtained by contacting the staff secretary of the committee as listed below at: AWS, Standards Development, 8669 NW 36 Street, #130, Miami, FL 33166-6672; telephone 305.443.9353.

Please note, due to the nature of publication timelines, not all listed documents are done so in a timely manner. For ANSI Standards Action, listing all projects bi-weekly, please visit: www.ansi.org/resource-center/standards-action.

B5.1-202x, Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors (revision of ANSI/AWS B5.1-2013-AMD1)
Revised Standard: $36.50 [ANSI Public Review expires 7/29/2024]
Staff Contact: B. Boddiger – boddiger@aws.org

C3.12M/C3.12-202x, Specification for Furnace Soldering (revision of ANSI/AWS C3.12M/C3.12-2017)
Revised Standard: $38.00 [ANSI Public Review expires 7/29/2024]
Staff Contact: K. Bulger – kbulger@aws.org

ISO DRAFT STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW

Copies of the following Draft International Standards are available for review and comment through your national standards body, which in the United States is ANSI, 25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY, 10036; telephone 212.642.4900. Any comments regarding ISO documents should be sent to your national standards body.

In the United States, if you wish to participate in the development of International Standards for welding, contact Andrew Davis at AWS, 8669 NW 36 Street, #130, Miami, FL, 33166-6672; telephone 786.937.9624, e-mail: adavis@aws.org. Otherwise, contact your national standards body.

None at this time.

NEW STANDARDS APPROVED BY ANSI

B5.16-2024, Specification for the Qualification of Welding Engineering Personnel
Approval Date: 6/24/2024

REVISED STANDARDS APPROVED BY ANSI

None at this time.

REAFFIRMED STANDARDS APPROVED BY ANSI

None at this time.

STABILIZED MAINTENANCE STANDARDS APPROVED BY ANSI

None at this time.

WITHDRAWN STANDARDS APPROVED BY ANSI

None at this time.

AMENDMENT STANDARDS APPROVED BY ANSI

None at this time.

ADOPTED STANDARDS APPROVED BY ANSI

None at this time.

NOTICE OF HISTORICAL ANSI

None at this time.