2.1 General 
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     2.1.1
                        
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     All welding is to be carried out by approved welders, in accordance with
                        approved welding procedures, using approved welding consumables, in compliance with the
                        Rules of the Society. 
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     Personnel manning automatic welding machines and equipment are to be
                        competent, sufficiently trained and certified by the Society as specified in Society
                        Rules or Guidelines for welding.