- (1) Preheating may be accomplished by flame or electrical resistance method.
(2)
- (a) Preheat parameters.
(b) All preheating performed under the conditions of this procedure must comply with the following preheat parameters.
- (A) In cases where no preheat is specified, and the ambient temperature is below 32°F, the base metal must be preheated to at least 70°F prior to welding and/or tack welding.
- (B) Preheating will be done at least three (3) inches laterally and in advance of the welding.
- (C) Welding will not be performed on surfaces that are wet or under high wind conditions without proper weather protection.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 183.335, 823.011, 825.210 & 825.252
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 825.210 & 825.252
History
MCT 3-1996, f. & cert. ef. 3-14-96, Renumbered from 860-066-0111
PUC 16-1993, f. & cert. ef. 8-19-93 (Order No. 93-1157)