Oklahoma § 59-1626 - Definitions

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 59-1626 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 59-1626. Definitions

As used in this act:

1. "Certificate" means the document issued to an applicant upon

successful examination;

2. "Certification" means the testimony of qualifications;

3. "Code" means United States of America National Standard

Institute Code;

4. "Committee" means the Oklahoma State Labor Department,

Boiler Inspection Department, Chief Boiler Inspector;

5. "Qualification" means the successful completion of all parts

of the requirements set out by the Oklahoma Department of Labor;

6. "Welding inspector" means a person who has met the

requirements of this act;

7. "Weld-testing facility" means a qualified and approved

testing facility approved by the Oklahoma Department of Labor;

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations

8. "Weldment" means a welded assembly in which the bulk of the

component parts are prepared and joined by any combination of the

cutting and welding processes covered by Section 1628 of this title;

9. "Work" means that portion of the product or weldment that

specifically involves or affects the use of welding;

10. "Welder" means a person who has met the requirements of

this act; and

11. “Structural steel or steel deck welding” has the same

meaning as defined in American Welding Society D1.1 and D1.3.

Added by Laws 1978, c. 104, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 1978. Amended by Laws

1979, c. 171, § 1, emerg. eff. May 15, 1979; Laws 2008, c. 312, §

11, eff. Nov. 1, 2008.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 59-1626

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 59-1626 cover?

Section 59-1626 ("Definitions") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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