Point a fabrication shop to free hot-dip galvanizing specification and inspection resources before a structural steel galvanizing job
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Steps
Go to the American Galvanizers Association's Education & Resources section at galvanizeit.org/education-and-resources
Confirm AGA publishes over 40 free technical publications on hot-dip galvanizing covering specification, design, and inspection
For inspector training specifically, check the AGA's online Inspection of Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel course, which requires an 80% passing score and results in a 5-year Inspector Listing
For project-specific decisions, check AGA's free calculator tools (Life-Cycle Cost Calculator, Zinc Coating Life Predictor, Progressive Dip Calculator) rather than estimating coating life or kettle-fit by hand
Confirm the AGA Inspector Listing (for individuals who passed the course) is the relevant credential to check if a contract calls for a 'certified' galvanizing inspector, rather than assuming a generic industry certification exists
Known gotchas
AGA training/listing is an industry-association credential, not an ASTM, ASME, or OSHA regulatory certification — do not represent it as a code-mandated qualification unless the governing spec explicitly requires it
The underlying galvanizing coating-thickness and finish requirements are set by ASTM specifications (e.g., A123/A153 family), not by AGA itself — AGA resources explain and support those ASTM specs but are not a substitute for reading the applicable ASTM standard
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