CWI Inspector Responsibilities, Ethics, and Reporting

Question 1

What is the inspector's primary responsibility regarding the contract documents?

Accepted Answer

Verify that the work complies with them

Answer

The inspector verifies that materials, procedures, workmanship, and records meet the contract documents and the applicable code. The inspector does not direct the work or change requirements.

Question 2

During fabrication the inspector finds a condition that does not meet the code. What should the inspector do?

Accepted Answer

Document it and report it to the responsible party for resolution

Answer

The inspector must document nonconformances and report them to the responsible party. Only the engineer or other authorized person can approve deviations from the contract documents.

Question 3

What is a 'hold point' in a quality plan?

Accepted Answer

A point where work must stop until the inspector has verified and released it

Answer

A hold point is a stage, such as fit-up before welding, at which work may not proceed until the inspector has inspected and released it.

Question 4

How long is an AWS CWI certification valid before it must be renewed?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

Under AWS QC1, CWI certification is valid for 3 years. Renewal requires meeting the recertification requirements, including documented continuing activity.

Question 5

Inspection records and reports should be:

Accepted Answer

Accurate, factual, and complete, and they should identify the item and the results

Answer

Reports must be accurate, factual, and traceable to the item inspected. They should record both accepted and rejected results so that the work can be verified later.

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CWI Inspector Responsibilities, Ethics, and Reporting