Hot work is any operation involving open flames or producing heat and/or sparks.
This includes but is not limited to: cutting, welding, soldering, brazing, grinding, adhesive
bonding, roofing operations, thermal spraying and thawing pipes.
If HOT WORK cannot be carried out in an area free of combustible and flammable contents, with walls,
ceilings and floors of non-combustible construction or lined with non-combustible materials then
proceed with this permit. All work must comply with CSA-W117.2, BC Fire Code Div. B Sec. 5.2 and
WorkSafeBC regulation part 12.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Permit Authorizing Individual (PAI)
Knowledge of entire job site, trained in fire extinguishing systems,
authorized to issue/reject permits. Notifies alarm providers if needed.
Fire Watch (FW)
Continuous fire watch during and 60 min after hot work. Trained in fire
equipment, documents start/finish times, performs 4-hour final inspection.
Hot Work Operator (HWO)
Person performing hot work. Must understand permit requirements, trained in
fire suppression, follows all safety protocols.
REQUIRED PRECAUTIONS CHECKLIST
Confirm ✓ each time before HOT WORK begins (check
all that apply):
BASIC PRECAUTIONS
ACCESS 15m (50') AREA PROTECTION
ENCLOSED EQUIPMENT & FIRE WATCH
PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT
PERMIT AUTHORIZING INDIVIDUAL (PAI)
Not selected
FIRE WATCH (FW)
Not selected
HOT WORK OPERATOR(S) (HWO)
Select operators
I verify the above location has been examined, the precautions checked on the Required
Precautions Checklist have been taken to prevent fire, and permission is authorized for work.
Signature
FIRE WATCH / MONITOR RECORD
TIME CHECK
START TIME
END TIME
END TIME + 60 MIN
TIME
INITIAL
EMERGENCY: If fire, heat or smoke found -
extinguish, stay in area (if safe), immediately contact Site Superintendent and Site Safety
THIS PERMIT VALID FOR ONE SHIFT ONLY
This page of Permit to be retained by PAI. Page 2 (double sided)/or copy to be posted at Hot Work
Location.
