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Welding Log
24 checkpoints across 1 sections. Maintained from start of welding work (shop fabrication or field assembly) until final inspection and handover. Every joint created must be logged with execution, inspection, and approval details. Log updated daily or at shift completion. Serves as master audit trail of welding quality, inspection coverage, and final acceptance. Essential for warranty, quality claims, and future modifications.
24 Checkpoints
1 Sections
Continuous; updated daily or after each joint completion; maintained from start to completion of all welding work
Welding Inspector, QC Engineer

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
LOG. Welding Log — Column Definitions
COL-01S.No
Acceptance: Sequential number starting from 1 for each welded joint entry; used for cross-referencing
Log entry sequence
COL-02Date
Acceptance: DD-MM-YYYY format; date when weld fully completed and cooled to handling temperature; not start date of welding
Welding execution date
COL-03Joint ID
Acceptance: Drawing-referenced joint ID (e.g., J-101, J-A2-15, etc.); must be unique within structure; links to structural drawing
Joint identification
COL-04Drawing Ref
Acceptance: Drawing number and revision (e.g., STD-001 Rev A) showing joint detail; links to weld schedule and specifications
Drawing documentation
COL-05Location
Acceptance: Description of location (e.g., 'Ground Floor, Column C-5 Base', 'Beam B-10 to Column C-7', 'North Face, Level 4', 'Footing to Pedestal'); enables field identification
Joint location on structure
COL-06Joint Type
Acceptance: Butt / Fillet / T-joint / Corner; must match drawing and WPS; determines inspection acceptance criteria and test requirements
Joint classification
COL-07Weld Process
Acceptance: SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc) / GMAW (Gas Metal Arc) / SAW (Submerged Arc) / FCAW (Flux Core Arc); must match WPS; process-specific quality criteria apply
Welding method
COL-08Welder ID
Acceptance: Welder's code/badge number or name; identifies who performed the weld; links to welder qualification certificate
Welder identification
COL-09Welder Qualification Ref
Acceptance: Certificate ID or reference (e.g., WELD-QIF-001, ASME D1.1-2015); confirms current qualification for process/position/material; valid period checked (typically 2-3 years)
Certification documentation
COL-10WPS Ref
Acceptance: WPS ID (e.g., WPS-STL-SMAW-001, WPS-STL-GMAW-002); confirms approved procedure for process/material/thickness/position; all welding done per approved WPS
Procedure specification
COL-11Electrode Type & Size
Acceptance: Classification and diameter (e.g., 'E7018 3.15 mm', 'SG2 1.2 mm wire', 'ER70S-2'); must match WPS; batch/lot number recorded for traceability
Filler metal specification
COL-12Parent Metal — Grade & Thickness
Acceptance: Grade (e.g., Fe 500D, E250) and thickness in mm; confirms material is suitable for welding process per WPS; links to material register
Base material documentation
COL-13Weld Length (mm)
Acceptance: Continuous weld length in mm as per drawing or job requirement; for fillet: theoretical length; for partial welds: actual length specified in drawing
Weld dimension
COL-14Visual Inspection Result
Acceptance: PASS if weld profile, size, undercut, porosity, cracks all acceptable per IS 816 Table 9; FAIL if any rejection criterion observed; HOLD if awaiting NDT
Visual examination outcome
COL-15Visual Inspector
Acceptance: Name or badge of visual inspector; establishes responsibility; typically site foreman or QC technician; certification required per project specs
Inspector identification
COL-16NDT Required
Acceptance: Y/N; 'Y' if drawing/project spec requires NDT (UT/RT/MPI/DPT); 'N' if visual-only acceptance permitted; percentage extent (e.g., 100%, 50%) noted in remarks if applicable
NDT decision
COL-17NDT Type
Acceptance: UT (Ultrasonic) / RT (Radiography) / MPI (Magnetic Particle) / DPT (Dye Penetrant); method selected per drawing, material, and joint accessibility
Non-destructive test method
COL-18NDT Report Ref
Acceptance: Report ID (e.g., UT-001-20260404, RT-002-20260404); links to detailed NDT findings and indications log; report filed with joint records
NDT documentation
COL-19NDT Result
Acceptance: PASS if no rejectable indications (cracks, large porosity, lack of fusion per IS 4260 / IS 1182); FAIL if rejectable defects found; PENDING if report awaited
NDT outcome
COL-20Repair Required
Acceptance: Y/N; 'Y' if visual or NDT failure requires repair; 'N' if joint accepted as-is; cross-reference to Repair Report if applicable
Defect disposition
COL-21Repair Report Ref
Acceptance: Repair report ID (e.g., REP-STL-001) if repair executed; includes defect description, repair WPS, re-inspection method and result; links to final acceptance
Repair documentation
COL-22Final Status
Acceptance: ACCEPTED if visual + dimensional + NDT all pass (or repair re-inspection passes); REJECTED if defects cannot be repaired or exceed concession limits; CONDITIONAL if subject to concession/waiver
Joint acceptance decision
COL-23QC Engineer
Acceptance: Name of QC Engineer approving joint; establishes responsibility for acceptance decision; must be authorized inspecting authority per project
QC approval authority
COL-24Remarks
Acceptance: Any deviations, special conditions, site constraints (e.g., 'Weather protected by tent', 'Field weld due to shop damage', 'Concession approved by PM on 03-04-2026', 'Repair completed 04-04-2026'); links to NCR or CAR if applicable
Additional notes
LOG. Welding Log — Column Definitions
COL-01S.No
Log entry sequence (Serial number)
Sequential number starting from 1 for each welded joint entry; used for cross-referencing
COL-02Date
Welding execution date (Date of weld completion)
DD-MM-YYYY format; date when weld fully completed and cooled to handling temperature; not start date of welding
COL-03Joint ID
Joint identification (Unique joint number per drawing)
Drawing-referenced joint ID (e.g., J-101, J-A2-15, etc.); must be unique within structure; links to structural drawing
COL-04Drawing Ref
Drawing documentation (Drawing number and revision)
Drawing number and revision (e.g., STD-001 Rev A) showing joint detail; links to weld schedule and specifications
COL-05Location
Joint location on structure (Physical position)
Description of location (e.g., 'Ground Floor, Column C-5 Base', 'Beam B-10 to Column C-7', 'North Face, Level 4', 'Footing to Pedestal'); enables field identification
COL-06Joint Type
Joint classification (Type per IS 816:1969)
Butt / Fillet / T-joint / Corner; must match drawing and WPS; determines inspection acceptance criteria and test requirements
COL-07Weld Process
Welding method (Process per WPS)
SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc) / GMAW (Gas Metal Arc) / SAW (Submerged Arc) / FCAW (Flux Core Arc); must match WPS; process-specific quality criteria apply
COL-08Welder ID
Welder identification (Unique welder code)
Welder's code/badge number or name; identifies who performed the weld; links to welder qualification certificate
COL-09Welder Qualification Ref
Certification documentation (Welder qualification certificate number)
Certificate ID or reference (e.g., WELD-QIF-001, ASME D1.1-2015); confirms current qualification for process/position/material; valid period checked (typically 2-3 years)
COL-10WPS Ref
Procedure specification (Welding Procedure Specification number)
WPS ID (e.g., WPS-STL-SMAW-001, WPS-STL-GMAW-002); confirms approved procedure for process/material/thickness/position; all welding done per approved WPS
COL-11Electrode Type & Size
Filler metal specification (Electrode per IS 814:2016)
Classification and diameter (e.g., 'E7018 3.15 mm', 'SG2 1.2 mm wire', 'ER70S-2'); must match WPS; batch/lot number recorded for traceability
COL-12Parent Metal — Grade & Thickness
Base material documentation (Material per IS 1786 / IS 2062)
Grade (e.g., Fe 500D, E250) and thickness in mm; confirms material is suitable for welding process per WPS; links to material register
COL-13Weld Length (mm)
Weld dimension (Length per drawing)
Continuous weld length in mm as per drawing or job requirement; for fillet: theoretical length; for partial welds: actual length specified in drawing
COL-14Visual Inspection Result
Visual examination outcome (First-level inspection per IS 822:1970)
PASS if weld profile, size, undercut, porosity, cracks all acceptable per IS 816 Table 9; FAIL if any rejection criterion observed; HOLD if awaiting NDT
COL-15Visual Inspector
Inspector identification (Inspector name/ID)
Name or badge of visual inspector; establishes responsibility; typically site foreman or QC technician; certification required per project specs
COL-16NDT Required
NDT decision (Project specification requirement)
Y/N; 'Y' if drawing/project spec requires NDT (UT/RT/MPI/DPT); 'N' if visual-only acceptance permitted; percentage extent (e.g., 100%, 50%) noted in remarks if applicable
COL-17NDT Type
Non-destructive test method (Method selection)
UT (Ultrasonic) / RT (Radiography) / MPI (Magnetic Particle) / DPT (Dye Penetrant); method selected per drawing, material, and joint accessibility
COL-18NDT Report Ref
NDT documentation (Test report number)
Report ID (e.g., UT-001-20260404, RT-002-20260404); links to detailed NDT findings and indications log; report filed with joint records
COL-19NDT Result
NDT outcome (Test acceptance per IS standards)
PASS if no rejectable indications (cracks, large porosity, lack of fusion per IS 4260 / IS 1182); FAIL if rejectable defects found; PENDING if report awaited
COL-20Repair Required
Defect disposition (Corrective action)
Y/N; 'Y' if visual or NDT failure requires repair; 'N' if joint accepted as-is; cross-reference to Repair Report if applicable
COL-21Repair Report Ref
Repair documentation (Corrective action record)
Repair report ID (e.g., REP-STL-001) if repair executed; includes defect description, repair WPS, re-inspection method and result; links to final acceptance
COL-22Final Status
Joint acceptance decision (Final disposition)
ACCEPTED if visual + dimensional + NDT all pass (or repair re-inspection passes); REJECTED if defects cannot be repaired or exceed concession limits; CONDITIONAL if subject to concession/waiver
COL-23QC Engineer
QC approval authority (Approval signature)
Name of QC Engineer approving joint; establishes responsibility for acceptance decision; must be authorized inspecting authority per project
COL-24Remarks
Additional notes (Miscellaneous observations)
Any deviations, special conditions, site constraints (e.g., 'Weather protected by tent', 'Field weld due to shop damage', 'Concession approved by PM on 03-04-2026', 'Repair completed 04-04-2026'); links to NCR or CAR if applicable
Inspection Sign-Off
WELDING COMPLETE: All joints logged, inspected, and disposition documented
PENDING: Welding ongoing; final count and summary to be updated
FINAL SUMMARY: All joints completed, inspected, and accepted (or repaired and re-accepted)
Total Joints Welded
Name / Sign / Date
Joints Passed (First Pass)
Name / Sign / Date
Joints Failed & Repaired
Name / Sign / Date
Joints Rejected (Not Repaired)
Name / Sign / Date
First Pass Acceptance Rate (%)
Name / Sign / Date
NDT Coverage (%)
Name / Sign / Date
Log Prepared By
Name / Sign / Date
Reviewed & Approved By (QC Engineer)
Name / Sign / Date