Technical Standard Notices

NEW STANDARDS PROJECTS (PINS)

Development work has begun on the following new or revised standards. Directly and materially affected individuals are invited to contribute to the development of such standards. Those wanting to participate may contact the Staff Secretary listed with the document.

Participation on AWS Technical Committees and Subcommittees is open to all persons.

A5.29/A5.29M-202x, Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes for Flux Cored Arc Welding
(revision of ANSI/AWS A5.29/A5.29M-2026)
Scope: This specification prescribes the requirements for classification of low-alloy steel electrodes for flux cored arc welding. The requirements include chemical composition and mechanical properties of the weld metal and certain usability characteristics. Optional supplemental designators are also included for improved toughness, diffusible hydrogen, and shielding gas range. Additional requirements are included for standard sizes, marking, manufacturing, and packaging. A guide is appended to the specification as a source of information concerning the classification system employed and the intended use of low-alloy steel flux cored electrodes. This specification makes use of both U.S. Customary Units and the International System of Units (SI). Since these are not equivalent, each system must be used independently of the other.
Project need: Bringing this standard up to the latest practices and classifications.
Stakeholders: Welding Industry
Staff Contact: K. Bulger – kbulger@aws.org

B5.21-202x, Specification for the Qualification of Structural Inspectors
(new standard)
Scope: The scope of this publication defines the levels of qualification, functions, education and experience requirements, examination requirements, examination structure, and maintenance of qualification for structural inspectors. There will be two categories of qualification: Structural Inspector – Bridge and Structural Inspector – Structures.
Project need: Welding Inspectors are often called upon to perform inspections of structural elements on jobs in a wide range of projects that span multiple sectors beyond building frames and bridges. The materials for structures include various metallic structure materials, including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Welding Inspectors are also called upon to inspect bolted connections and coatings of various structures. Inspection skills and knowledge, such as design/plan review, fabrication and manufacturing drawing interpretation, reviewing MTRs and certificates of conformance, demonstrating clear and relevant report writing, and presentation of compliance status, are currently not well defined, and existing credentials are not considered by many to be robust enough in their requirements or examination rigor to provide the qualified participants that the industry needs
Stakeholders: a) AWS as the qualification standard for an AWS SI certification program. b) Owners, agencies, joint ventures providing alternative delivery and their representatives for construction that specify quality control and quality assurance requirements for their structural projects. c) Qualified practitioners seeking AWS certification in this category. d) CWIs wishing to increase and broaden their credential. e) The qualification document can be used independently by individual companies or narrow sector industries to self define qualifications for personnel without formal certification by an independent organization. f)A certification to compete with the VT Level II certification for ASME work.
Staff Contact: B. Boddiger – bboddiger@aws.org

B5.21-202x, Specification for the Qualification of Structural Inspectors
(new standard)
Scope: The scope of this publication defines the levels of qualification, functions, education and experience requirements, examination requirements, examination structure, and maintenance of qualification for structural inspectors. There will be two categories of qualification: Structural Inspector – Bridge and Structural Inspector – Structures.
Project need: Welding Inspectors are often called upon to perform inspections of structural elements on jobs in a wide range of projects that span multiple sectors beyond building frames and bridges. The materials for structures include various metallic structure materials, including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Welding Inspectors are also called upon to inspect bolted connections and coatings of various structures. Inspection skills and knowledge, such as design/plan review, fabrication and manufacturing drawing interpretation, reviewing MTRs and certificates of conformance, demonstrating clear and relevant report writing, and presentation of compliance status, are currently not well defined, and existing credentials are not considered by many to be robust enough in their requirements or examination rigor to provide the qualified participants that the industry needs.
Stakeholders: a) AWS as the qualification standard for an AWS SI certification program. b) Owners, agencies, joint ventures providing alternative delivery and their representatives for construction that specify quality control and quality assurance requirements for their structural projects. c) Qualified practitioners seeking AWS certification in this category. d) CWIs wishing to increase and broaden their credential. e) The qualification document can be used independently by individual companies or narrow sector industries to self define qualifications for personnel without formal certification by an independent organization. f)A certification to compete with the VT Level II certification for ASME work.
Staff Contact: B. Boddiger – bboddiger@aws.org

B5.31-202x, Specification for the Qualification of B31 Owners Inspectors
(revision of ANSI/AWS B5.31-2026)
Scope: This standard describes the requirements for qualification as an Owner’s Inspector as described in the ASME B31 Codes. The requirements include education, experience, and written examinations. This standard also covers the job functions a qualified Owner’s Inspector should be able to perform.
Project need: Owners of facilities that utilize piping systems have an obligation to ensure that all installed piping systems meet the requirements in the ASME B31 Codes. The B31 Codes specify that this obligation is met through the services of an Owner’s Inspector. However, the exact tasks, duties, and qualifications of Owner’s Inspectors are poorly defined. Several ASME B31 piping codes (B31.1, B31.3, B31.5, B31.9, B31.12) have responsibilities for Owner’s Inspector. Many owners are unaware of this responsibility and turn this function over to the fabricator, which does not follow the intent of the ASME code. The Owner’s Inspector must be employed by, or represent, the owner. ASME has no interest in having this qualification under their Conformity Assessment Program. Hence, there’s a gap in industry for a qualified Owner’s Inspector.
Stakeholders: Owners of facilities that utilize piping systems It is estimated there are at least 50,000 individuals who claim they ensure that all installed piping systems meet the requirements in the ASME B31 Codes, though there is no formally recognized qualification for this function.
Staff Contact: B. Boddiger – bboddiger@aws.org

AWS C3.4M/C3.4-202x, Specification for Torch Brazing
(revision of ANSI/AWS C3.4M/C3.4-2026)
Scope: This specification presents the minimum fabrication, equipment, and process procedure requirements, as well as inspection requirements for the torch brazing of steels, stainless steels, copper, copper alloys, and heat- or corrosion-resistant alloys and other materials that can be adequately torch brazed (the torch brazing of aluminum alloys is addressed in AWS C3.7M/C3.7, Specification for Aluminum Brazing). This specification provides criteria for classifying torch brazed joints based on loading and the consequences of failure and quality assurance criteria defining the limits of acceptability in each class. The specification defines acceptable torch brazing equipment, materials, and procedures as well as the required inspection for each class of joint.
Project need: Bringing this standard up to the latest practices.
Stakeholders: Brazing Industries.
Staff Contact: K. Bulger – kbulger@aws.org

C3.5M/C3.5-202x, Specification for Induction Brazing
(revision of ANSI/AWS C3.5M/C3.5-2025)
Scope: This specification provides the minimum fabrication, equipment, and process procedure requirements, as well as inspection requirements for the induction brazing of steels, copper, copper alloys, and heat- and corrosion-resistant alloys and other materials that can be adequately induction brazed (the induction brazing of aluminum alloys is addressed in AWS C3.7M/C3.7, Specification for Aluminum Brazing). This specification provides criteria for classifying induction brazed joints based on loading and the consequences of failure and quality assurance criteria defining the limits of acceptability in each class. The specification defines acceptable induction brazing equipment, materials, and procedures, as well as the required inspection for each class of joint.
Project need: Bringing this standard up to the latest practices.
Stakeholders: Brazing Industries.
Staff Contact: K. Bulger – kbulger@aws.org

C3.6M/C3.6-202x, Specification for Furnace Brazing
(revision of ANSI/AWS C3.6M/C3.6-2025)
Scope: This specification provides the minimum fabrication, equipment, material, process and procedure requirements, as well as inspection requirements for the furnace brazing of steels, copper, copper alloys, and heat- and corrosion-resistant alloys and other materials that can be adequately furnace brazed (the furnace brazing of aluminum alloys is addressed in AWS C3.7M/C3.7, Specification for Aluminum Brazing). This specification provides criteria for classifying furnace brazed joints based on loading and the consequences of failure and quality assurance criteria defining the limits of acceptability in each class. This specification defines acceptable furnace brazing equipment, materials, and procedures, as well as the required inspection for each class of joint.
Project need: Bringing this standard up to the latest practices.
Stakeholders: Brazing Industries.
Staff Contact: K. Bulger – kbulger@aws.org

C3.13M/C3.13-202x, Specification For Controlled Atmosphere Brazing (CAB) of Aluminum
(revision of ANSI/AWS C3.13M/C3.13-2025)
Scope: This specification provides the minimum fabrication, equipment, and process procedure requirements, as well as inspection requirements for the controlled atmosphere brazing (CAB) of aluminum. This specification provides criteria for classifying CAB brazed aluminum joints based on loading and the consequences of failure and quality assurance criteria defining the limits of acceptability in each class. The specification defines acceptable CAB aluminum brazing equipment, materials, and procedures, as well as the required inspection for each class of joint.
Project need: Bringing this standard up to the latest practices.
Stakeholders: Brazing Industries.
Staff Contact: K. Bulger – kbulger@aws.org

C3.15M/C3.15-202x, Standard Methods for Evaluating the Strength of Soldered Joints
(revision of ANSI/AWS C3.15M/C3.15-2025)
Scope: This standard describes the test methods used to obtain the strength of soldered joints. Monotonic (unidirectional) and cyclic (fatigue) testing are considered in this standard. Sample geometries are described that allow for the application of stresses in tension, shear, bending moment, and peel configurations. Details are provided, which describe specimen preparation methods, soldering procedures, testing parameters, and methods for data analysis.
Project need: Bringing this standard up to the latest practices.
Stakeholders: Brazing and Soldering Industries.
Staff Contact: K. Bulger – kbulger@aws.org

D14.9/D14.9M-202x, Specification for the Welding of Hydraulic Cylinders
(revision of ANSI/AWS D14.9/D14.9M-2026)
Scope: This specification provides standards for the design and manufacture of pressure containing welded joints and structural welded joints used in the manufacture of hydraulic cylinders. Manufacturer’s responsibilities are presented as they relate to the welding practices that have been proven successful within the industry in the production of hydraulic cylinders. Included are clauses defining procedure qualification, performance qualification, workmanship and quality requirements as well as inspection requirements and repair requirements.
Project need: Updating for new practices for suppliers of hydraulic cylinder components.
Stakeholders: Manufacturers of equipment and machinery with hydraulic cylinder components.
Staff Contact: K. Bulger – kbulger@aws.org

WITHDRAWN STANDARDS PROJECTS (Withdrawn PINS)

None at this time.

STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW

AWS was approved as an accredited standards-preparing organization by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in 1979. AWS rules, as approved by ANSI, require that all standards be open to public review for comment during the approval process. This column also advises of ANSI approval of documents. The following standards are submitted for public review. A draft copy may be obtained by contacting the staff secretary of the committee as listed below at: AWS, Standards Development, 8669 NW 36 Street, #130, Miami, FL 33166-6672; telephone 305.443.9353.

Please note, due to the nature of publication timelines, not all listed documents are done so in a timely manner. For ANSI Standards Action, listing all projects bi-weekly, please visit: www.ansi.org/resource-center/standards-action

None at this time.

NEW STANDARDS APPROVED BY ANSI

B5.31-2026, Specification for the Qualification of B31 Owners Inspectors
Approval Date: 7/16/2026

REVISED STANDARDS APPROVED BY ANSI

None at this time.

REAFFIRMED STANDARDS APPROVED BY ANSI

None at this time.

STABILIZED MAINTENANCE STANDARDS APPROVED BY ANSI

None at this time.

WITHDRAWN STANDARDS APPROVED BY ANSI

None at this time.

AMENDMENT STANDARDS APPROVED BY ANSI

None at this time.

ADOPTED STANDARDS APPROVED BY ANSI

None at this time.

NOTICE OF HISTORICAL ANSI

None at this time.