Bill > SB98

This bill establishes new requirements for projects involving structural steel welding in Kentucky, aiming to enhance safety and quality. It mandates that welders performing structural steel welding must be tested and certified by an accredited testing facility or an individual certified by the American Welding Society (AWS), a prominent organization that sets welding standards. The bill also requires that all structural steel welding must meet established "welding standards," which are defined as specifications and guidelines to ensure quality, specifically referencing the AWS's D1.1 (Structural Welding Code-Steel) and D1.5 (Bridge Welding Code) standards. These regulations apply to projects where the design professional specifies these codes, and are to be enforced by general contractors, project managers, contractors, and subcontractors. Importantly, the bill exempts welding projects performed or requested by homeowners or farmers on their own property, and these new rules will take effect on January 1, 2027.

Labor and Employment

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb98.html