Who is responsible for ensuring welds meet the WPS on a C-60 project?

• A. The contractor or supervisor is responsible for weld quality; inspectors verify conformance
• B. Welders are responsible for their own quality without oversight
• C. The client is responsible for all welding decisions
• D. The QA department only handles documentation, not welding

Answer: (A)

The person in charge of the welding operation is responsible for ensuring the welds meet the WPS. The contractor or supervisor must implement and enforce the welding procedure, ensure welders are trained and following the WPS, and coordinate the welding process. Inspectors then verify conformance by checking the actual welds against the WPS and relevant specs. While the welder must execute per the WPS, the overall responsibility for meeting it rests with the supervisor/contractor, with QA handling documentation and inspectors confirming compliance.