The roles of Visual Inspector & Examiner in B31.3 piping

To understand what certification is needed for the visual examination of welds under ASME B31.3, it is critical to distinguish between the two (2) distinct roles defined by the Code:
1) the Examiner and
2) the Inspector

While in fact, B31.3 requires 100% visual examination of fabrication (341.4.1), the “certification” depends on which of these two roles you are fulfilling.

Let’s discuss the role of the Examiner first:

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