Description 
The Visual Inspection of Welds Procedure provides a complete, field-ready methodology for visual examination of welded joints on pipelines, piping, and steel structures. Developed in alignment with AWS D1.1, ASME B31.3, and API 1104, this procedure standardizes visual inspection practices to ensure reliable detection of surface discontinuities and full compliance with project QA/QC and Client requirements throughout fabrication and construction activities. 

Key Benefits 

• Standardized VT methodology aligned with major international welding codes 
• Ensures consistent, reliable visual inspection before and after welding 
• Supports QA/QC control, audits, and Client acceptance 
• Reduces non-conformities through clear acceptance criteria 
• Ready to use, practical, and easily deployable on site 

File Content 

• Purpose, scope, and applicable welding codes 
• Definitions, references, and inspection requirements 
• Inspector qualifications and responsibilities 
• Lighting conditions, tools, and visual aids requirements 
• Surface preparation and accessibility rules 
• Visual inspection sequence before welding, during welding, and after welding 
• Acceptance and rejection criteria per applicable codes 
• Reporting and documentation requirements 
• Annex: Daily Visual Inspection Report template 

Use Case 
This procedure is intended for welding inspectors, QA/QC teams, EPC contractors, fabrication workshops, and construction sites. It is used to standardize visual inspection of welds, ensure code compliance, maintain full weld traceability, and support audit-ready quality documentation during fabrication, erection, and construction phases.