A CWI is preparing a final inspection report for a set of pressure piping welds. The project specifications require that all non-destructive testing (NDT) reports, including radiographic film interpretation reports, be appended to the final inspection documentation. The CWI discovers that the RT film interpretation report for one critical weld is missing. What is the CWI's professional obligation?
- AIssue the final inspection report, but explicitly exclude the weld with the missing RT report from approval.
- BInform the project manager of the missing document and state that the final report cannot be issued until all required documentation is complete.
- CRequest the fabricator to re-perform the RT and provide the missing report before completing the final documentation.
- DComplete the final inspection report as is, noting the missing document but approving the weld based on visual inspection.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Inform the project manager of the missing document and state that the final report cannot be issued until all required documentation is complete.
The CWI cannot issue a complete final inspection report if required documentation is missing. The RT report is a critical component of the weld's acceptance record. The CWI's obligation is to ensure all documentation is complete and compliant before certifying the work. Informing the project manager is the appropriate step to initiate resolution.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Excluding the weld is part of the solution, but the primary obligation is to address the missing documentation and inform management.
- C. Re-performing RT might be the ultimate solution, but the immediate obligation is to report the missing document and halt final approval.
- D. Approving a weld with missing critical documentation is a serious breach of CWI responsibility.
Documentation Completeness
A CWI's responsibility to ensure that all required project documentation, including NDT reports, material certifications, and WPS records, is complete and accurate before final acceptance or reporting.
- Essential for full traceability and compliance.
- Missing documents invalidate the inspection process.
- CWI must halt final approval until documentation is complete.
Memory trick: No Missing Pages, No Final Stamp.