AWS B5.17:2014

This specification establishes the minimum requirements for the Welding Quality Program for welding fabricators. This specification is intended to be used by welding fabricators regardless of the welding processes or materials used. This specification does not cover weldment design or nonwelding related fabrication processes, such as bolting and coatings. This specification is intended to offer assistance to the customers of welding fabricators who purchase weldments in various industry sectors in assessing the firm’s capability to satisfy project quality needs.

The welding fabricator may be accredited by AWS and an AWS Certified Welding Fabricator, providing the fabricator meets the requirements of AWS QC17, Standard for Accrediation of Welding Fabricators for AWS Certified Welding Fabricator Program.