Responsible Welding for Tennessean’s Safety Act
Amends TCA Title 4; Title 15; Title 56; Title 62; Title 64 and Title 68.
Tennessee SB2148, titled the "Responsible Welding for Tennessean’s Safety Act," mandates that general contractors, project managers, and subcontractors ensure that welders performing structural steel welding are tested and certified by an accredited entity when design professionals include D1.1 or D1.5 codes in job specifications. The bill exempts work conducted on the premises of homeowners or farmers from these requirements. Key provisions include the certification requirement for welders and the specification of applicable welding codes.
Tennessee SB2148, titled the "Responsible Welding for Tennessean’s Safety Act," mandates that general contractors, project managers, and subcontractors ensure that welders performing structural steel welding are tested and certified by an accredited entity when design professionals include D1.1 or D1.5 codes in job specifications. The bill exempts work conducted on the premises of homeowners or farmers from these requirements. Key provisions include the certification requirement for welders and the specification of applicable welding codes.
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