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+ | ====== Hot Work Procedure ====== | ||
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+ | **Scope**\\ | ||
+ | Contractors and Maintenance projects being performed at the CSO Base Facility or at the Summit site. | ||
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+ | **Responsible Party**\\ | ||
+ | Contractors or Maintenance Personnel performing Hot Work. | ||
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+ | **Technical Manager or Day Crew Leader**\\ | ||
+ | Will issue hot work permits to responsible parties. | ||
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+ | **Procedure**\\ | ||
+ | Hot Work permits shall be obtained before commencement of any operations involving metal burning, cutting, welding, brazing, and/or any procedure that produces sparks and heat. The applicable regulations currently in effect shall be followed. For all hot work, without exception, the General Contractor or Maintenance Employee shall: | ||
+ | - Obtain hot work permit. | ||
+ | - Clear the area of any combustible materials. | ||
+ | - Have a fire extinguisher standing by. | ||
+ | - Inspect the area for fire after hot work for has been performed. | ||
+ | - Re-inspect the area at least one hour after the hot work has been completed for any signs of fire or the potential of fire. | ||
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+ | **Completion**\\ | ||
+ | When the hot work final inspection is completed, the responsible party shall return a signed Hot Work Permit to the Issuer. | ||
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+ | R. A. Chamberlin, Manager\\ | ||
+ | 2005 June 29\\ | ||
+ | (Adapted from CIT campus procedures.) | ||
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