OAR 918-225-0720: Welding Requirements for Owner-Users

(1) An owner-user may use its own employees to repair or install boilers, pressure vessels or pressure piping, provided it develops, certifies and maintains a welding program meeting the requirements of the Boiler Specialty Code (ASME Section IX, Part QW). (2) The owner-user's welding program shall be reviewed for conformance with welding program requirements by the authorized inspector performing welding inspections. (3) The owner-user is responsible for the use of proper materials when doing code repairs. (4) Prior to welding on code materials, the owner-user shall notify a deputy, special inspector or process piping inspector who will review the proposed work and who will inspect the work when it is completed. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]