AWS D1.1 - D1.1M-2020 errata 2022 PDF

Full title and description

AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2020 — Structural Welding Code — Steel (Errata 2022). This document is the official errata set issued in 2022 that corrects, clarifies, and amends typographical and technical errors in the AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2020 code (the 2020 edition of the Structural Welding Code — Steel).

Abstract

The Errata 2022 for AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2020 provides corrective items and clarifications to the 2020 code text and tables. It does not constitute a full revision or amendment but is intended to be applied in conjunction with the 2020 edition to ensure correct interpretation and application of the standard. The errata is distributed as an errata-only document for users of the 2020 code.

General information

• Status: Active; errata document issued for the 2020 edition (applies to AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2020).
• Publication date: Base standard published 2020 (ANSI approval late 2019); errata document issued 2022.
• Publisher: American Welding Society (AWS).
• ICS / categories: Welding — Structural welding and welded joints (ICS group: 25.160 — Welding; relevant subgroups for welded joints and welds).
• Edition / version: D1.1/D1.1M:2020 (with Errata 2022).
• Number of pages: Full 2020 code typically published as ~682 pages (code book); the errata is a short errata document intended to be used with the main code.

Scope

AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2020 establishes requirements for the welding of structural carbon and low-alloy steels used in buildings, bridges, and other structures. Clauses 1–11 provide rules for welding processes, qualification of procedures and personnel, inspection and testing, acceptance criteria, and quality control; the 2022 errata corrects and clarifies specific text, table entries, figures, and cross-references in the 2020 edition.

Key topics and requirements

• Prequalified welding procedure requirements and guidance for developing WPSs (welding procedure specifications).
• Qualification criteria for welding procedure qualification records (PQRs) and welder performance qualifications (WPQs).
• Acceptance criteria for defects, nondestructive examination (radiography, ultrasonic, phased-array, visual inspection), and repair procedures.
• Requirements for welding consumables, joint design, fit-up, and welding parameters, including heat input documentation and shielding-gas provisions.
• Inspection personnel qualification and responsibilities, documentation and recordkeeping (including Annex material and sample forms).
• Corrections and clarifications delivered by the Errata 2022: textual fixes, table corrections, figure clarifications, and improved cross-references to reduce ambiguity.

Typical use and users

Used by structural fabricators, welding engineers, inspectors, CWI/QA personnel, contractors, design engineers, and regulatory authorities to establish and verify welding practice for steel structures. The errata is applied by organizations that already reference the D1.1:2020 code to ensure they are using corrected text when preparing procedures, performing inspections, and qualifying personnel.

Related standards

Related AWS and international documents often referenced with D1.1 include other AWS D1 series codes (for example D1.5 Bridge Welding Code, D1.4 for reinforcing steel), relevant ASTM standards for test methods and materials, and industry design standards such as AISC specifications. Annexes in the D1.1 code provide supplemental forms and informative guidance.

Keywords

Structural welding, welding code, steel welding, AWS D1.1, D1.1M, errata 2022, welding procedure, WPS, PQR, welder qualification, nondestructive examination, inspection criteria.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2020 is the Structural Welding Code — Steel; the referenced item is the Errata 2022 document that provides corrections and clarifications to the 2020 edition.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers welding requirements for structural carbon and low-alloy steels including procedure and welder qualifications, inspection and nondestructive examination, acceptance criteria, welding consumables, and quality control. The errata fixes specific errors and clarifies ambiguous text in the 2020 code.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Structural fabricators, welding engineers, certified welding inspectors (CWIs), quality managers, design engineers, contractors, and agencies that specify or inspect welded steel structures.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The item described is the Errata 2022 for the 2020 edition. The 2020 edition (with errata) remained the operative edition until the D1.1 committee published the next revision; the D1.1/D1.1M series has subsequent revisions (the committee page and publisher note updates when a new edition is published). Users should confirm which edition their contract or authority having jurisdiction requires.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — AWS D1.1 is part of the AWS D1 family (structural welding codes) and sits alongside related D1.x documents (for example D1.2, D1.3, D1.4, D1.5, etc.) that cover other materials or specialized applications.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Structural welding, D1.1, D1.1M, errata 2022, welding code, steel structures, WPS, PQR, welder qualification, nondestructive examination.