ENG-016STANDARD PREVIEW

Hot-Work Permitting

Requires a signed hot-work permit, fire watch, and combustibles clearance before any welding, cutting, or spark-producing work begins on property.

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Why This Matters

Hot work is a leading cause of property fires precisely because it is routine maintenance work performed with an open flame or sparks near buildings full of guests. A permit system exists because good intentions do not substitute for a documented, verified fire watch. This is one of the few procedures where skipping a step, even once, has burned entire properties down.

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Version
1.0
Authority
A5
Section
Engineering

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