PURPOSE

The Hot Work Permit system is intended to assure that the individuals involved in construction, renovation, repairs and maintenance of building facilities are aware of the hazards associated with hot work and welding and that they implement control measures to help mitigate them.

The Hot Work Permit is the means by which the departments of Facilities Management, Facilities Planning and Construction, and the department of Environmental Health & Safety & Risk Management Services will be able to keep track of construction activities that involve hot work, and that these activities are being conducted safely.

The hot work permit also provides a step-by-step check list for hot work fire safety and serves as a reminder to contractors of their fire prevention responsibilities before, during, and after any hot work is conducted.

Examples of hot work are:

• welding.
• Burning.
• Brazing.
• Propane soldering.
• Oxyacetylene cutting.
• Grinding ferrous metals.

Procedures:
Before beginning hot work, contact the Fire Marshal, Safety Engineer, or Maintenance Manager to have a Hot Work Permit issued.