# Non-Electrical Hot Work Permit

# Before initiating hot work, can this job be avoided?  Is there a safer way?

This Non-Electrical Hot Work/Open Flame Permit is required for any temporary or non-routine operation involving open flame or spark-producing work consistent with Article 49 of the California Fire code. This includes, but is not limited to: Brazing, Cutting, Grinding, Soldering, Chop Saws, Thawing Pipe, Torch Applied Roofing Hot Guns, Space Heaters, Heat or Hot Air Guns, Hot Boxes and all Welding.

## Instructions:

1.  Verify precautions listed below or do not proceed with work.

2.  Complete this permit and issue to person(s) performing the work.

3.  Retain this copy in the project file.

| Date: | Job Number: |
| --- | --- |
| Location of Work: |  |
| Purpose of Work: |  |
| Name of person(s) doing the work: |  |
| Name of fire watch person: |  |

## I verify the above location has been examined, the precautions checked on the Precautions Checklist have been taken to prevent fire, and permission is authorized for this work.

| Supervisor's Name: |  | Signature: |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Duration(Hrs): | Start Time: | Stop Time: |

**Hot Work Permits may not be authorized for more than one shift!**  
N/A Item

| Yes | No | N/A | Item |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| □ | □ | □ | Are water hoses or fire extinguishers available and in good repair? |
| □ | □ | □ | Is hot work equipment in good repair? |
| □ | □ | □ | Have flammable liquids, dust, lint and oily deposits within 35 ft. been removed? |
| □ | □ | □ | Have explosive atmosphere been eliminated? |
| □ | □ | □ | Has the work surface area been cleaned of grease, paint, etc. |
| □ | □ | □ | Have combustible floors been wet down, covered with damp sand or covered with fire resistant sheets? |
| □ | □ | □ | Have surface areas below work area been protected? |
| □ | □ | □ | Have access ways below work area been barricaded? |
| □ | □ | □ | Are UV shields in place? |
| □ | □ | □ | Has enclosed equipment been cleansed of all combustibles? |
| □ | □ | □ | Have all containers been purged of flammable liquids and vapors? |
| □ | □ | □ | Will fire watch be provided during and for 60 minutes after work, including lunch breaks? |
| □ | □ | □ | Has fire watch been provided with suitable fire extinguishing devices? |
| □ | □ | □ | Has the fire watch person been trained in use of fire extinguishing devices and in sounding alarm(s) or other emergency communications? |
| □ | □ | □ | Has additional fire watch been assigned to adjoining areas, above and below? |
| □ | □ | □ | Hot work area will be monitored for 1 hour after completion of work? |
| □ | □ | □ | Other: |

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# WARNING!

## HOT WORK IN PROGRESS

## WATCH FOR FIRE!

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

CALL: ______________________________________

AT:  ________________________________________
____________________________________________

## WARNING!