Now that we have laid out the code requirements for conducting the visual inspection of pipe welds, let’s discuss how this must be documented.
T-990 DOCUMENTATION
T-991 REPORT OF EXAMINATION
(a) A written report of the examination shall contain the following information:
(1) the date of the examination
(2) procedure identification and revision used
(3) technique used
(4) results of the examination
(5) examination personnel identity, and, when required by the referencing Code Section, qualification level
(6) identification of the part or component examined
(b) Even though dimensions, etc., were recorded in the process of visual examination to aid in the evaluation, there need not be documentation of each viewing or each dimensional check. Documentation shall include all observation and dimensional checks specified by the referencing Code Section.
T-993 RECORD MAINTENANCE
Records shall be maintained as required by the referencing Code Section.