structural welding inspection

From shop to field, structural welds demand qualified inspection — WH Engineering provides the ICC-certified inspection services you need.

why is it required?

Structural welding joins the connections your building's safety depends on — but only if it's performed and inspected to code. Per IBC Chapter 17 and AWS D1.1, special inspection is mandatory for structural steel welding on most commercial and industrial projects, verifying weld size, profile, and soundness before the connection is loaded. Defects like porosity, undercut, or incomplete fusion aren't always visible to the naked eye, and once welds are painted, fireproofed, or enclosed, problems become far harder — and costlier — to catch. Independent inspection protects your structure's integrity, your building official approval, and your bottom line.

Inspection scope:

  • Welder & Procedure Qualification Review

  • Fit-up & Joint Preparation

  • In-Process Monitoring

  • Visual Weld Inspection

  • NDT Coordination

  • Documentation and Reporting

WHY CHOOSE WH ENGINEERING FOR SPECIAL INSPECTION?

WH Engineering is uniquely qualified as both a PE-licensed structural engineering firm and an ICC-certified special inspection provider. Under IBC Section 1704.2.1, the registered design professional in responsible charge is expressly permitted to act as the approved agency — and that is exactly what WH Engineering offers. When our inspector identifies a field condition that doesn't match the approved plans, we have the structural engineering authority to evaluate it, communicate with the design team, and provide immediate, technically sound guidance. You don't just get an inspector — you get a licensed structural engineer on your side, from approved plans to final inspection report.

Contact us

Ready to move your project forward? Reach out today and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours.

Marietta, GA

Tel) 404-590-5311

Email) wcho@wh-structure.com