CSA Standard W47.1-19: Extension of Expiry Dates

May 25, 2020

On March 25th, CWB 阴APP导航 granted an extension of 3 months to all stated expiry dates on the welder, welding inspector, and welding electrode qualifications/certifications.聽聽 Due to the continued uncertainty of the duration and impact of the COVID-19 situation, CWB 阴APP导航 has further modified these extensions as follows:

  • Welder qualifications (tickets) will be considered valid for a period of 6 months beyond the stated expiry date. During this 6 month period, the individual will still be considered qualified for the process/position noted on the qualification
    • The 3 month grace period following the originally stated expiry date of the welder qualification for the individual to conduct check testing will be increased to 6 months
    • In the case of check testing, qualifications will continue to be extended for 2 years from the original expiry date following successful testing
  • Welding inspector qualifications under CSA W178.2 will be considered valid for a period of聽6 months聽beyond the stated expiry date
  • Welding inspectors seeking renewal/recertification of their certification will have an additional聽6 month聽period to meet all requirements
  • Welding inspectors who applied for certification prior to March 25, 2020, will have an additional聽6 months聽to meet all requirements
  • Certified welding consumables will be considered valid for a period of聽6 months聽beyond the stated expiry date
  • Qualified studs will be considered valid for a period of聽6 months聽beyond the stated expiry date

Please note that the above-noted extensions are valid until September 30th, 2020. Following this date, the stated expiry dates on all qualification/certification documents will be in effect.

These temporary allowances have been put in place during the current COVID-19 situation to accommodate individuals/products whose qualifications/certifications expire during this time. The CWB may extend these allowances should the COVID-19 situation continue for an extended period of time.聽

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