This code contains the requirements for fabricating and erecting welded steel structures. When this code is stipulated in contract documents, conformance with all provisions of the code shall be required, except for those provisions that the Engineer (see 1.4.1) or contract documents specifically modifies or exempts.
The following is a summary of the code sections:
1. General Requirements. This section contains basic information on the scope and limitations of the code.
2. Design of Welded Connections. This section contains requirements for the design of welded connections composed of tubular, or nontubular, product form members.
3. Prequalification. This section contains the requirements for exempting a WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) from the qualification requirements of this code.
4. Qualification. This section contains the qualification requirements for WPSs and welding personnel (welders, welding operators and tack welders) necessary to perform code work.
5. Fabrication. This section contains the requirements for the preparation, assembly and workmanship of welded steel structures.
6. Inspection. This section contains criteria for the qualifications and responsibilities of inspectors, acceptance criteria for production welds, and standard procedures for performing visual inspection and NDT (nondestructive testing).
7. Stud Welding. This section contains the requirement for the welding of studs to structural steel.
8. Strengthening and Repair of Existing Structures. This section contains basic information pertinent to the welded modification or repair of existing steel structures.
