Hot Work Permit Form

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HOT WORK PERMIT

After this is filled out and signed, send to _________________________ _____________________


for recordkeeping in the____________________________________ file.

Type of work:

Permit is good for one shift only, or not to exceed the time limit. TIME LIMIT: a.m.
p.m.
Area: Date:

Describe work to be done:

Note: Check Yes or No. If question does not apply, indicate it with N/A (not apply).

YES NO

1. Can this equipment be removed from the building?


2. Have all process materials been removed from equipment?
3. Have all connections been blanked off and switches been locked open?
4. Has equipment been ventilated?
5. Can sparks ignite material in vicinity lower level?
6. Is the work area clear of all explosive, flammable, and hazardous
material (35-ft. rule)?
7. Is all combustible material removed from the work area or protected
(35-ft. rule)?
8. Has a fire watch been assessed?
9. Is an operational fire extinguisher readily available?
10. Has the nearest fire alarm pull station been located?
11. Does the operator have the correct personal protective equipment
(e.g., eye protection, gloves, face shield)?
12. Is the area where the work will occur adequately ventilated?
13. Have the dangers associated with the following been eliminated or
specifically addressed?
a) Penetrating a pressurized system?
b) Penetrating a container of hazardous chemicals?
c) Affecting an item that is potentially radioactive
d) Damaging property?

14. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED:

I have personally inspected and approve conditions for above.

Signed: Department:
(Operating Supervisor)
and/or Signed: Time: Date:
(Safety Department)

HW.P/ELE5000(12/97)
Example of the Hot Work 35-ft. (11m) Rule
Fire
Door

Fire Wall Fire Wall

35 ft. (11m)

Heavy
Storage

Work
Area
Rack
Storage

35 ft. (11m)
Cart of
Canned Palletized
Paint Storage

 
 

70 ft. (21m)

• Remove or shield from sparks all potential


fuels within 35 ft. (11m) of the work area.
In this case, the paint cart and palletized
storage.
• Empty racks on which the work is to be
done of all storage.
• Close fire doors and seal floor openings
such as the area surrounding process
piping with noncombustible caulking.
• Cover heavy combustible storage that is
impractical to move with a fire-resistive
material.

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