Always seek an alternative/safer method if possible.
- This hot work permit is required for any operation involving open flames or producing heat and/or sparks. This work includes but is not limited to welding, brazing, cutting, grinding, soldering, thawing pipe, torch applied roofing, or chemical welding.
Required Safety Precautions
- Fire suppression sprinklers, fire hoses or fire extinguishers are available and operable.
- Hot work equipment is operable and in good repair.
- Smoke/fire detectors in the immediate area of the hot work have been temporarily disabled until the hot work is complete.
- Building occupants have been protected or isolated from the hot work area.
- Drums, barrels and tanks have been cleaned and purged of flammables and toxics, all tank feeds are closed, and the tank is vented.
- Area within 35 feet of the work area has been properly swept to remove any combustible debris.
- Flammable and ignitable materials and debris have been moved at least 35 feet from the hot work area or covered and protected with fire resistant materials.
- Cracks or holes in floors, walls and ceilings (including ductwork) are covered or plugged.
- Combustible floors covered with fire-resistive material.
- Explosives, compressed gas cylinders or stored fuels have been moved at least 50 feet from the hot work area or have been protected from the hot work.
- Construction is noncombustible and has no combustible covering or insulation.
- Areas adjacent to ceilings and walls being worked on are checked for combustibles and any combustibles are either removed or protected.
In case of Fire call 911
Non-Emergency Numbers:
UPD……………..…………… 845-2345
EHS……………….……..…… 845-2132
EMS……………….…............ 845-1525
Customer Service Center.. 845-4311