Hot Work Permit (Also See Shutdown Procedures)

A Hot Work Permit must be issued before anyone conducts any procedure on campus utilizing heat or spark producing devices, including but not limited to welding, cutting, grinding, soldering, brazing or open flame. This policy applies to employees and contractors. The only exceptions are processes performed in designated shop areas.

Trained fire watchers are required to be present during the work, armed with portable fire extinguishers. Contractors are required to provide their own fire watchers and fire extinguishers.

Hot Work Permits are also required when using an explosion proof outlet in a hazardous area for temporary power.

All contractors are responsible for complying with Indiana Fire Code, Section 26, Welding and Other Hot Work.

University employees will comply with the FM Global Hot Work Management Program as designated by the University.

The fire safety supervisor authorizes the job and issues a Hot Work Permit daily prior to any work beginning. All Permits must be prominently displayed at the job location. The IUPUI Zone Maintenance Manager or Project Manager will issue a Shutdown upon request in order to issue a Hot Work Permit and to evaluate the need to disarm any portions of the building fire protection system.

Once the hot work is completed, the fire watcher remains in the area for at least one hour to inspect the work and make certain that there is no smoldering combustion taking place. Part Two of the Permit must be signed and returned to the fire safety supervisor.

The fire safety supervisor is responsible for a follow up of the hot work area four hours after completion of the work to confirm that there are no smoldering fires present.

Any questions concerning hot work management should be directed to the Zone Maintenance Manager or IUPUI Project Manager.