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American Welding Society AWS F2.3M:2011 An American National Standard ES —— Specification for Use and Performance of Transparent Welding Curtains and Screens @ AWS F2.3M:2011 An American National Standard Approved by the American National Standards Institute duly 7, 2010 Specification for Use and Performance of Transparent Welding Curtains and Screens 2nd Edition ‘Supersedes AWS F2.3M:2001 Prepared by the American Welding Society (AWS) Committee on Safety and Health Approved by the AWS Board of Directors Abstract ‘This standard informs the reader of reasonable and adequate means, ways, and methods for the testi safe use of transparent welding curtains and screens, These devices are designed to provide outside viewers, tance from the welding are or operation, a safe view of the operation and operator ection, and some dis. American Welding Society ws F2.aM2011 International Standard Book Number: 978-0-87171-779-5 American Welding Society 550 N.W. Leleune Road, Miami, FL 33126 © 2010 by American Welding Society All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Photocopy Rights, No portion of this standard may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, including mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright Authorization to photocopy items for internal, personal, or educational classroom use only or the internal, personal, or educational classroom use only of specific clients is granted by the American Welding Society provided that the appropriate {ee is paid to the Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, tel: (978) 750-8400; Internet: -. ws F2am2ar1 Statement on the Use of American Welding Society Standards Al standards (codes, specifications, recommended practices, methods, classifications, and guides) of the American Welding Society (AWS) are voluntary consensus standards that have been developed in accordance with the rules of the ‘American National Standards Institute (ANS). When AWS American National Standards are either incorporated in, or ‘made part of, documents that are included in federal or state laws and regulations, or the regulations of other govern- ‘mental bodies, their provisions carry the full legal authority of the statute. In such cases, any changes in those AWS standards must be approved by the governmental body having statutory jurisdiction before they can become a part of those laws and regulations. In all eases, these standards carry the full legal authority of the contract or other document that invokes the AWS standards. Where this contractual relationship exists, changes in or deviations from requirements of an AWS standard must be by agreement between the contracting partis. AWS American National Standards are developed through a consensus standards development process that brings together volunteers representing varied viewpoints and interests to achieve consensus. While the AWS administers the process and establishes rules 1o promote faimess in the development of consensus, it does not independently test, evalu- ate, or verify the accuracy of any information or the soundness of any judgments contained in its standards. AWS disclaims liability for any injury to persons or to property, or other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether special, indirect, consequential, or compensatory, directly or indirectly resulting from the publication, use of, or reliance on this standard. AWS also makes no guarantee or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any information published herein In issuing and making this standard available, AWS is neither undertaking to render professional or other services for or ‘on behalf of any person or entity, nor is AWS undertaking to perform any duty owed by any person or entity to someone else. Anyone using these documents should rely on his or her own independent judgment or, as appropriate, seek the advice of a competent professional in determining the exercise of reasonable care in any given circumstances. It is assumed that the use of this standard and its provisions are entrusted to appropriately qualified and competent personnel. “This standard may be superseded by the issuance of new editions, Users should ensure that they have the latest edition, Publication of this standard does not authorize infringement of any patent or trade name. Users of this standard accept ‘any and all liabilities for infringement of any patent or wade name items. AWS disclaims liability for the infiingement of any patent or product trade name resulting from the use of this standard Finally, he AWS does not monitor, police, or enforce compliance with this standard, nor does it have the power to do so. On occasion, text, tables, or figures are printed incorrectly, constituting errata. Such errata, when discovered, are posted on the AWS web page (www.aws.org). Official interpretations of any of the technical requirements of this standard may only be obtained by sending a request, in writing, to the appropriate technical committee. Such requests should be addressed to the American Welding Society, Attention: Managing Director, Technical Services Division, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126 (see Annex D). With regard to technical inquiries made concerning AWS standards, oral opinions on AWS standards may be rendered. ‘These opinions are offered solely as a convenience to users of this standard, and they do not constitute professional advice. Such opinions represent only the personal opinions of the particular individuals giving them. These individuals «do not speak on behalf of AWS, nor do these oral opinions constitute official or unofficial opinions or interpretations of AWS, In addition, oral opinions are informal and should not be used as a substitute For an official interpretation, This standard is subject to revision at any time by the AWS Committee on Safety and Health, It must be reviewed every five years, and if not revised, it must be either reaffirmed or withdrawn. Comments (recommendations, additions, or deletions) and any pertinent data that may be of use in improving this standard are required and should be addressed (0 AWS Headquarters. Such comments will receive careful consideration by the AWS Committee on Safety and Health and the author of the comments will be informed of the Committee's response to the comments. Guests are invited to attend all meetings of the AWS Committee on Safety and Health to express their comments verbally. Procedures for appeal of ‘an adverse decision concerning all such comments are provided in the Rules of Operation of the Technical Activities Committee. A copy of these Rules can be obtained from the American Welding Society, 550 N.W. Leleune Road, Miam FL 33126, ws F2aM2011 Personnel AWS Safety and Health Committee D.E.Clark, Chair Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory J.D. Jennings, 2nd Vice Chair Miller Electric Manufacturing Company S.P. Hedrick, Secretary American Welding Society S.E.Perree ESAB Welding & Cutting Products D.A.Fink The Lincoln Electric Company S.R.Fiore Edison Welding Institute D.G.Harvey Hobart Brothers K.A.Lytle Praxair: Incorporated A.R.Manz A. Manz Associates Advisors to the AWS Safety and Health Committee JE Hinrichs Friction Stir Link, Incorporated N.Jenkins The Ohio State University T.Lyon Consultant I.Petkovsek The Lincoln Electric Company D.H.Sliney Consultant R.J.Tucker Consultant ws F2aM2011 Foreword This foreword is not part of AWS F2.3M:2011, Specification for Use and Performance of Transparent Welding Curtains and Screens, but is included for informational purposes only. “This spet Facturers and users o ication was originally developed by the AWS Safety and Health Committee, with the assistance from manu- parent Welding curtains and screens. The goal was a standard to provide the minimum safety requirements for these products and to differentiate them from welding filters, This revision is the second edition of Specification for Use and Performance of Transparent Welding Curtains and Screens and supersedes the edition pub- lished in 2001. The major change from the first edition is the inclusion of the new Annex C, Measurement of Spectral ‘Transmittance, and the guidance to exclude the measurement of any fTuorescence. Table of Contents Personnel. Foreword... List of Tables 1, Scope and Purpose LA Scope. 1.2 Purpose. 2. Normative References. 3. Terms and Definitions. 4. Compliance . 4.1 Performance Requirements. 4.2 Variations... 5. General Requirements, 6. Requirements for the Use of Transparent Welding Curtaing/Sereens 6.1 Prevention of Injuries. 6.2 Hazardous Environment. 6.23 Prowectors 64 Adequate Protection. 2 7. Performance Requirements. 7. View 7.2. Bystander Protection... 7.3 Transmittance Properties. 74 Weathering Resistance 8. Precautions. 9. Marking, 10, Maintenance. 1. Selection and Use. 12, Flammabili ‘Test. 13, Large Area Viewing : Annex A (Informative) Calculation of Luminous Transmittance, T,, Annex B (Informative}—Caleulation of Blue Light Transmittance, Ty, Annex C (Informative) Measurement of Spectral Transmittance Annex D (Informative)—Guidelines for the Preparation of Technical Inquiries ws F2aM2011 Page No. Aws F2.302011 Table 1 Grade Chart AL Values for Via) and $02). Bil Values for BQ) List of Tables Page No. ws F2am2011 Specification for Use and Performance of Transparent Welding Curtains and Screens 1, Scope and Purpose 11 Scope. This standard shall apply to transparent welding curtains and screens used for all welding and cutting opera- tions or processes where harmful sparks, spatter, and radiation are emitted, and excludes those sources that emit x-rays, gamma rays, particulate radiation (such as alpha and beta radiation), laser light, or electron beams. This standard makes use of the International System of Units (SI). 1.2 Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to provide reasonable and adequate means, ways, and methods For the test- ing, selection, and ‘of transparent welding curtains and screens. In order to carry this out, the function of thes transparent welding curtains and sereens needs to be understood clearly. These devices are designed to provide outside viewers, at some distance from the welding arc or operation, a safe view of the operation and operator. Transparent weld- ing curtains and sereens are not meant to replace a welding filter plate oF to provide a close-up view of the welding oper- ation, It is recommended that the transparent welding curtain or screen be at least I meter from the arc or operation, In establishing safety requirements, the hazards for a viewer atleast | meter away were considered, with an 8 hour viewing time, In addition, a worst-case welding arc for ultraviolet and blue light emission was used (GMAW on aluminum with aan argon shield gas). This represents a conservative approach for eye safety. fe us Because of this philosophy, curtain or screen grades were not referenced to the welding or cutting operation. The user is free to choose a device of whatever level of visible light transmission for the particular situation. Consequently, all devices must provide & minimally adequate level of ultraviolet and blue light attenuation, For example, if a low level of glare attenuation is desired, a ight shade curtain can be selected, and the user would be assured of adequate levels of attenuation of ultraviolet and blue light radiation 2. Normative References ‘The standards listed below contain provisions, which, through reference in this text, constitute mandatory provisions of this AWS standard. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced standard shall apply. For dated references, subsequent amendments 10, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. (1) AWS A3., Standard Welding Terms and Definitions, Including Terms for Adhesive Bonding, Bra: Thermal Cuting, and Thermal Spraying! 1g, Soldering, (2) ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes (3) ANSI 287.1, Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection? "AWS standards and ANSI 249.1 are published by the American Welding Society, 550 NW. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126. 2 ANSI 287.1 is published by the Intemational Safety Equipment Association, 1901 North Moore Stret, Suite 808, Arlington, VA 22209, Aws F2.302011 (4) ANSI 2535.4, Product Safety Signs and Labels* (5) NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films! (6) Tile 19, Califomia Code of Regulations, Chapter 8, Regulations Relating to Flame-Retardant Chemicals, Fabrics and Application Concerns* () 180 11664-1:2007, Colorimetry — Part 1: CIE Standard Colorimetric Observers® (8) 180 11664 :2007, Colorimetry — Part 2: CIE Standard Illuminants 3. Terms and Defi AWS A3.0, Standard Welding Terms and Definitions, Including Terms for Adhesive Bonding, Brazing, Soldering, Thermal Cutting, and Thermal Spraying, provides the basis for terms and definitions used herein. However, the following terms and definitions are inchided below to accommodate usage specific to this document, jons shall, The use of the word “shall indicates a mandatory requirement should The use of the word “should” indicates a recommendation blue light transmission (Tp). Transmittance of radiation weighted by its ability to cause photochemical damage to the retina, For transparent welding curtains or screens, only the spectral region of 400 nm to 500 nm shall be used. CIE. The International Commission on Illumination (usually abbreviated CIE for its French name, Commission interna- tionale de I’éclairage) isthe international authority om light, illumination, color, and color spaces. grade. An index of the visual attenuation (or luminous transmittance) of a transparent welding curtain or sereen. Grade levels L, M, and D refer to light, medium, and dark (see Table 1), hazard. Sparks, spatter, and the presence of blue light (covering the spectral range 400 nm-500 nm) and/or ultraviolet radiation from welding and allied processes. hazardous environment. An environment where a hazard as defined in this standard exis. S ANSI 2535.4 is published by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, 1300 North Ith Stret, Suite 1752, Rosslya, VA 22209, “NFPA 7OL is published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Baterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169. 3 California Code of Regulations is published by Barclays Official Code of Regulations, PO. Box 2006, San Francisco, CA 94126, S180 standards are published by the Intemational Organization for Standards, | rue de Varembé, Case postale 56, CH-1221 Geneva 20, Switzerland, Table 1 Grade Chart Max, Blue Light Luminous Transmittance (%) Max, Transmitance ("@) Ultraviolet ‘Teansmitance (%) Grade Min, Max, 200 nm-315 am 3s 400 nm9-500 nm L 29.0 100.0 0.002 02 M 8S: 290 6.002 02 D Lis 85 0.002 02 ight M= medium D= Nove: The lightest grade rnspaent Welding curs or sereen which is comfortable for Neary personnel should he slecte x ws F2aM2011 luminous transmittance (T,). The fraction of light (380 nm fo 780 nm) passing through a medium weighted by its abil- ity to cause visual sensations. The CIE Illuminant A light source and the CIE 1931 Standard Colorimetric Observer shall be used to determine this value (see ISO 1664-1 and ISO 11664-2), ‘may. The use of the term may ” ig used to indicate provisions that shall be permitted. ‘mounting frame. The device that holds the curtain or sereen in place. radiation, The energy of electromagnetic waves produced by the movement of molecules or electrons excited by an clectric are discharge, oF gas flame, or the passage of an electric current. Two kinds of radiant energy are pertinent to this standard: ultraviolet and visible light spectrophotometer, An instrument for determining differences in light spectral properties (e.g., spectral transmi ‘between inerements of the spectrum, jon) transparent welding curtain or screen. A welding curtain or screen having a luminous transmittance of at least 1.0% and which permits visibility of the welder and/or welding operation, The curtain or screen may have a surface finish, ‘or be pigmented, o allow for obscuration of details in the work area, or may exhibit no such obscuration, Transparent ‘welding curtains or sereens are not primary eye protectors, and shall not replace the use of welding goggles, welding visors, welding safety lenses, or other appropriate eye protective devices. ‘ultraviolet radiation, Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths from 190 nm to atleast 380 nm. visible radiation, Electromagnetic radiation having wavelengths from 380 nm to 780 nm, welding curtain/screen. A flexible cloth or plastic film, or laminate, designed to protect bystanders from hazardous ‘optical radiation from welding ares, or spatter. These are not transparent, but may have a transparent window, ‘welding filter. A filter that attenuates varying proportions of ultraviolet, visible, and infrared radiation 4. Compliance 4.1 Performance Requirements, When reference is made to this standard for statement(s) of compliance with the stan- dard, such statement(s) of compliance must include all performance requirements in their entirety. 42 Variations. Variations from the requirements of this standard may be granted by the authority having jurisdiction only when it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the administrative agency that equivalent or superior protection is afforded, 5. General Requirements “This standard sets minimal performance requirements in the tests herein described. It is not intended to imply equality of performance or of other factors of design, such as comfort, service life, o appearance of the protectors covered, except as required by the tests called out. Nor should these requirements be interpreted to mean that transparent welding curtains or screens described herein are capable of affording greater protection than is specified inthis standard. 6. Requirements for the Use of Transparent Welding Curtains/Screens 6.1 Prevention of Injuries. Protection as specified by this standard shall be required in hazardous environments where injuries can be prevented by the use of these devices, 6.22 Hazardous Environment, No person shall knowingly be subjected to such hazardous environments without protection, 6.3 Protectors. In the above-described situations, employers, educators, or other authorities shall make readily available type of protector suitable for the work to be performed, and exposed persons shall use such protectors. 64 Adequate Protection. Transparent welding curtains and sercens shall provide adequate protection against the hazards defined (see Clause 3), Aws F2.302011 7. Performance Requirements “Transparent welding curtainherens shall meet the following minimum performance requirements: 7.1 View. Transparent welding curtains and serens shall allow some view ofthe welder and welding operation, 7.2 Bystander Protection, In addition to sparks and spatter, transparent welding curtains and screens shall protect bystanders when directly viewing the operation's ultraviolet and blue light radiation through the screen or curtain, 7.3 Transmittance Properties. Transparent welding curtains and sereens shall have the transmittance properties as shown in Table 1. They should display a transmittance curve from at least 200 nm to 800 nm placed either on the trans- parent welding curtain or screen itself, or on a label. Labels shall comply with ANSI 7535.4, Product Safety Signs and Labels. 74 Weathering Resistance. Transparent welding curtains and sereens shall meet the required protective ultraviolet and blue light values for their original grade after 100 hours of xenon-are weather testing machine exposure, This testing ‘machine is a device that uses a xenon are light source to provide a radiation spectrum that simulates natural sunlight. The xxenion-arc weather testing machine is to be run at a black panel temperature of 65°C = 3°C, dry cycle, 8. Precautions ‘When limitations or precautions are indicated by the manufacturer they shall be transmitted tothe user, and care shall be taken by the user fo see that such limitations and precautions are strictly observed. 9. Marking Each transparent welding curtain or sereen shall be marked with the blue light transmittance and lot number (or date of manufacture), grade, and manufacturer. The transmission curve as described in 7.3 should be legibly displayed on the screen or curtain, For multi-colored devices each portion should be separately marked. 10. Maintenance Rips, ters, or holes in the transparent welding curtain or sereen shall be repaired with a patch of equal or better ultravio- let and blue light protective material, or an opaque patch, or the entire device can be replaced. Transparent welding cur- tains and sereens should be kept clean to allow continued visibility of the operatiow/operator. 11. Selection and Use ‘Transparent welding curtains or screens shall be placed no closer than 1 meter from the are to prevent accidentally burn- ing holes in the device. They shall be positioned to eliminate gaps which would allow direct view of the operation from ‘occupied areas. In addition, indirect or reflected radiation should be considered, as noted in ANSI Z49.1. An indication of potentially hazardous reflections would be the observance of white reflected arc light outside the shielded area. Espe- cially important are reflections from above or below the devices during welding or cutting procedures. Since all grades of curtains or screens are required to provide the same minimal ultraviolet and blue light protection, the grade selected is to be determined by the user fo provide the degree of glare reduction/visibility desired, 12, Flammability Test ‘The transparent welding curtain or screen shall meet the requirements of NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films, or Title 19, California Code of Regulations, Chapter 8, Regulations Relating to Flame-Retardant Chemicals, Fabrics and Application Concern. ws F2am2011 13. Large Area Viewing For large area viewing, such as training, demonstrations, shows, and certain automatic welding operations, a transparent welding curtain or sereen may be used rather than individual helmets, hand shields, or goggles, if the curtain or sereen is located at a distance greater than 1 meter from the arc, and the viewers are beyond the curtain or screen, At lesser di tances, a protective window in the curtain or screen (or over it) shall be used, which meets the criteria of ANSI Z87.1 for the shade number appropriate tothe operation. ws F2am2011 Annex A (Informative) Calculation of Luminous Transmittance, T, ‘This annex is not part of AWS F2.3M:201 1, Specification for Use and Performance of Transparent Welding Curtains and Screens, but is included for informational purposes only. Luminous Transmittance, T), i calculated by the following expression: 280 fi Mavens ["vanscayaa where! ‘V(a) is the relaive luminous efficiency function given in Table A.1- ‘S(A) is the relative spectral power distribution of illuminant A as defined by the CIE, given in Table A.1 ‘T(A) is the transmittance (expressed as percent) at wavelengths from 380 nm to 780 nm, Table A.1 Values for V(2) and S(2) (om v0) 8) | om vO SH _| om va sa | om Va sam 380 0.0000 9.80 | 480 01300 48.24 | S80 08700 1148.88] 68S 0119 188.70 385 0.0001 10.90 | 485 0.1693 51.04 | S85 o8t63 118.08 | 690 0.0082 191.93 390 0.001 1209 | 490 o2os0 S391 | S60 06989 121.73 | 69S 0.0087 195.12 395.0002 13.35 | 495 02586 368s | 395 Oos49 125.39 | 700 0.0041 198.26, 400.0008 14.71 | 50003230 5986 | 600 06310 129.04 | 70S 0.0029 201.36, 40s 0.006 16.15 | 50s o4o7s 62.93 | 6s 0.5668 13270 | 710 0.0021 204.41 41000012 17.68 | S10 0.5030 66.06 | 610 0803013635 | TIS O.001s 207.1 41s 000022 19.29 | 515 0.6082 69.25 | Gis o44i2 139.99 | 720 0.0010 210.36, 420 00040 20.99 | 320 0.7100 7230 | 62303210 147.24 | 725 0.0007 21327, 25 9.0073 22.79 | 525 07932 7579 | 630 0.2650 15084 | 730 0.0005 216,12 430 00116 2467 | 530 0.8620 79.13 | 635 0.2170 A442 | 735 0.0004 21892 85 00168 26.64 | 535 ody 8252 | 440 0.1750 15798 | 740 0.0002 221.67 440000230 28.70 | S40 09540-8595 | GAS ONZE HOES? | 745 0.0002 224.36, 44500298 joss | S35 Osos 650 0.1070 16503 | 750 0.0001 227.00 45000380 33.09 | 550 0.9950 92.91 | 655 osle A681 | 755 0.0001 2259 1.0000 96.44 | 660 0.0610 171.96 | 760.0001 232.12 0.9950 100.00 | 665 00446 175.38 | 765 0.0000 234'59 0976 10338 | 670 0.0320 «17877 | 770 0,000 23701 48500480 35.41 460 0.0000 37.81 465 00739 40.30 470 00910 42.87 | 570 0.9520 worls | 675 gos 18212 | 775 0.0000 239.37 47501126 4552 | 575 o9ist _tio8o | 680 0.0170 _Iss43 | 780 0.0000 24167 ws F2am2011 Annex B (Informative) Calculation of Blue Light Transmittance, Ts ‘This annex is not part of AWS F2.3M:201 1, Specification for Use and Performance of Transparent Welding Curtains and Screens, but is included for informational purposes only. Caleutation of blue light transmittance, Ty, so fF Tanpaaa Ty = (pan where! (A) is the blue light hazard function shown in Table B.1 ‘T(A) is the transmittance in percent at wavelength i Table B.1 Values for B(A) Wavelength Blue Light Hazard Wavelength Blue Light Hazard (am) Funetion BUA) (om) Function BO) 300) 0.10 350 098 05, 020 455 0.90 0 040 460 80 a5 080 465 070 320 0.90 470 0462 2s 095 415 05 430 058 480) 05 435 100 485 00 40 00 $90) 022 45 097 495 0.16 500 0.10 ws F2am2011 Annex C (Informative) Measurement of Spectral Transmittance ‘This annex is not part of AWS F2.3M:201 1, Specification for Use and Performance of Transparent Welding Curtains and Screens, but is included for informational purposes only. Place the sample of atleast S em by 5 em in the spectrophotometer and measure from at least 200 nm to $00 nm and test for conformance with Table | to ascertain grade. The test should exclude measurement of any fluorescence. If fluores- cence (Le., the appearance of higher transmission as a result of light emitted from excitation by ultraviolet (or in some ceases even blue light), a glass filter that blocks the measured wavelength but transmits longer wavelengths if inserted along with the sample will show similarly higher-than-expected transmission. Some absorbers used in transparent weld- ing curtains may intentionally contain “fluorophores” (ie., molecules that fluoresce) that emit visible light when the curtain is illuminated by a UV-A “black light” Such fluorophores may be intentionally added to the curtain in order to reduce somewhat the heating of the curtain and to reduce glare and provide illumination ofthe atea. The use of a double- ‘monochromator is another means of eliminating errors associated with the presence of fluorescence. Most spectropho- tometers also provide tips for eliminating errors associated with fluorophores. ws F2am2011 Annex D (Informative) Guidelines for the Preparation of Technical Inquiries ‘This annex is not part of AWS F2.3M:201 1, Specification for Use and Performance of Transparent Welding Curtains and Screens, but is included for informational purposes only. D1. Introduction ‘The American Welding Society (AWS) Board of Directors has adopted a policy whereby all official interpretations of AWS standards are handled in a formal manner. Under this policy. all interpretations are made by the committee tha is responsible for the standard, Official communication conceming an interpretation is directed through the AWS stafT ‘member who works with that committee, The policy requires that all requests for an interpretation be submitted in writing. Such requests will be handled as expeditiously as possible, but due to the complexity of the work and the procedures that ‘must be followed, some interpretations may require considerable time, D2. Procedure All inguities shall be directed to: Managing Director ‘Technical Services Division American Welding Society 550 N.W, Leleune Road Miami, FL 33126 All inguities shall contain the name, address, and affiliation of the inquirer, and they shall provide enough information for the committee to understand the point of concern in the inquiry. When the point is not clearly defined, the inquiry will be retumed for clarification. For efficient handling, all inquiries should be typewritten and in the format specified below. 2.1 Scope. Each inquiry shall address one single provision of the standard unless the point of the inquiry involves two (or more interrelated provisions. The provision(s) shall be identified in the scope of the inquiry along with the edition of the standard that contains the provision(s) the inquirer is addressing, 12.2 Purpose of the Inquiry. The purpose of the inquiry shall be stated in this portion of the inquiry. The purpose can interpretation ofa standard’s requirement or to request the revision of a particular provision in the standard 12.3 Content of the Inquiry. The inquiry should be concise, yet complete, © enable the committee to understand the point of the inguiry. Sketches should be used whenever appropriate, and all paragraphs, figures, and tables (or annex) that bear on the inquiry shall be cited. Ifthe point of the inquiry is to obtain a revision of the standard, the inquiry shall provide technical justification for that revision. 12.4 Proposed Reply. The inquirer should, as a proposed reply, state an interpretation of the provision that is the point of the inquiry oF provide the wording for a proposed revision, if this is what the inquirer seeks. Aws F2.302011 D3. Interpretation of Provisions of the Standard Interpretations of provisions of the standard are made by the relevant AWS technical committee. The secretary of the committee refers all inquiries to the chair of the particular subcommittee that has jurisdiction over the portion of the slandard addressed by the inguiry. The subcommittee reviews the inquiry and the proposed reply to determine what the response to the inquiry should be. Following the subcommittee’s development of the response, the inquiry and the response are presented to the entire committe for review and approval. Upon approval by the committee, the interpretation is an official interpretation of the Society, and the secretary transmits the response to the inquirer and to the Welding Journal for publication D4, Publication of Interpretations All official interpretations will appear in the Welding Journal and will be posted on the AWS web site DS. Telephone Inquiries ‘Telephone inquiries to AWS Headquarters concerning AWS standards should be limited to questions of a general nature fr to matters directly related to the use of the standard. The AWS Board Policy Manual requires that all AWS stait ‘members respond to a telephone request for an official interpretation of any AWS standard with the information that such an interpretation can be obtained only through a written request. Headquarters stalT cannot provide consulting serviees, However, the stalf can refer a caller to any of those consultants whose names are on file at AWS Headquarters, D6. AWS Technical Committees ‘The activities of AWS technical committees regarding interpretations are limited strictly to the interpretation of provisions of standards prepared by the committees or to consideration of revisions to existing provisions on the basis of new data of technology, Neither AWS staff nor the committees are in a position to offer interpretive or consulting services on (1) specific engineering problems, (2) requirements of standards applied to fabrications outside the scope of the document, ‘or (3) points not specifically covered by the standard. In such cases, the inquirer should seek assistance from a competent engineer experienced in the particular field of interest

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