Hot Work Permits
A hot work permit is required for any welding, soldering, brazing, grinding or other
spark
generating work. Permit requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours in advance
for all scheduled work. Emergency work/repairs must be coordinated at the time of
the work with EHS fire safety group (FSG).
- The length of the permit shall not exceed the limits described below:
- Standard work -daily
- Special circumstances-At the discretion of EHS; special circumstances can include building renovations, projects and other long term activities
Permits shall be available at the worksite throughout hot work activities.
EHS maintains a permit board for all active permits and coordinates activities from
that source.
- EHS may conduct site inspections based on the following criteria:
- Random spot checks
- Known hazard areas
- Known Indoor Air Quality areas
- Recent or past history of inability or unwillingness to follow proper permit protocols
- Complaint
- Upon completion of the hot work, return permit to EHS in person or through campus mail.
NOTE: If this work impacts any fire protection device, a separate “Impairment Permit” is also required.
To start the process, call 7-2211 to consult a Fire Safety Coordinator, or drop by our offices in the Decker Health Services Building, 1st floor, room 101.
Fire Protection Impairment
Permit requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours in advance for all scheduled work.
- Emergency work/repairs must be coordinated at the time of the work with EHS fire safety group (FSG).
- Coordinate with Facilities Management (Fire Alarm Shop) for impairing the fire system in the areas noted in the impairment permit.
- The length of the permit shall not exceed the limits described below:
- Standard work -Daily
- Special circumstances-at the discretion of EHS
- EHS will notify the appropriate Fire Department having jurisdiction and all impairments issued. All open permits are maintained on the EHS permit board.
- EHS shall conduct site inspections based on the following criteria:
- Random Spot Checks
- Known hazard areas
- Known Indoor Air Quality areas
- Recent or past history of inability or unwillingness to follow proper permit protocols
- Complaint
Upon work completion and reactivation of the system, EHS shall be immediately notified (777-2211) & permits returned to EHS (IN-101).
To start the process, call 7-2211 to consult a Fire Safety Coordinator, or drop by our offices in the Decker Health Services Building, 1st floor, room 101.
Confined Space Procedure
Permit requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours in advance for all scheduled work. Permits requested less than 24 hours in advance may cause a delay in your starting the work.
- For all non-scheduled work, the permit must be faxed (777-4444) or delivered to EHS PRIOR to the start of work.
- Special arrangements must be made IN ADVANCE for times other than 7am – 3pm, Mon-Fri. Contact EHS (777-2211)
- No work can begin until the permit has an authorized EHS signature.
- EHS will review and approve faxed permits. Requestors who fax permits must immediately call EHS (777-2211) to confirm approval.
- EHS will send a Rave Alert to ERT with permit information.
- Upon completion (no later than 3pm) of the confined space entry, EHS shall be immediately
notified (777-2211) that work is complete and all workers have exited the space.
To start the process, call 7-2211 to consult a member of the EHS team, or drop by our offices in the Decker Health Services Building, 1st floor, room 101.
Tent Permit
Large outdoor gatherings that require a tent for shelter must first be approved by the Fire Safety Team at EH&S. Please fill out the forms below and submit them to EHS.
Drone Policy
Drones or quadcopters that meet certain criteria are not permitted on campus unless a permit has been issued. Questions about the permitting process can be directed to the Codes Compliance Coordinator, James Rea.
Fireworks
To begin the process of planning a fireworks display, please view the forms below and contact the Codes Compliance Coordinator at 7-4177
