Hot Work Operations Sample Clauses
The Hot Work Operations clause defines the requirements and procedures for performing tasks that involve open flames, sparks, or heat-producing equipment, such as welding, cutting, or soldering, within a facility or on a job site. It typically mandates obtaining permits, implementing safety measures like fire watches, and ensuring proper ventilation and fire suppression equipment are in place before commencing such work. The core function of this clause is to minimize the risk of fire and related hazards, thereby protecting people, property, and operations during potentially dangerous activities.
Hot Work Operations. All contractors performing operations defined as “hot works” shall comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, and with BioMed Realty Trust’s regulations, policies, permitting procedures, and safety precautions. • The term “hot works” is used to describe any construction, maintenance or repair operation that involves open flame or produces heat or sparks. These operations include burning, cutting, grinding, welding, soldering, thawing pipe, or torch-applied roofing. • Obtain a copy of the “Regulations for Hot Work Operations” from Building Operations for more detailed information. • The property maintains specific contractors for fire alarm inspection, testing, maintenance, and installation, and only their representatives are authorized to disarm, relocate, or install fire alarm devices necessary for construction work. • All fire alarm devices are electronically supervised to prevent tampering. • Contractor shall conduct pre-work inspections of all potential work areas to identify the presence of any smoke detectors, sprinklers, heat sensors or other devices, and inform/train his employees in procedures to avoid striking devices, causing vibrations, or creating smoke, dust or other airborne particles which may activate fire protection devices and automatically summon the local fire department. • Any Contractor who causes a false alarm by not following procedures will be assessed a fee of $500.00 per false alarm. • Contractor is required to notify Building Operations in writing with 24 hours advance notice to deactivate fire alarm devices and three days advance notice is required to relocate a device. The tenant shall be charged a fee to disable and restore the system daily, as well as to relocate any devices. Therefore, contractor must ensure that the tenant is aware of, and has approved the cost associated with these requests. • For long-term construction work, all smoke detectors may be changed to heat detectors at the discretion of Building Operation’s Loss Control Coordinator, and with approval of the local fire department where necessary. • Bagging or covering of initiating devices is not allowed (unless this is the standard practice for the property and specific loss control procedures have been implemented by Building Operations). • The Master Box will not be disarmed at any time during normal work hours, unless under the specific direction of the local fire department. • If Master Box is required to be disabled, the tenant or tenant’s c...
Hot Work Operations. Hot work operations shall include but not be limited to, grinding, welding, burning, cutting, heating, brazing, soldering, or any use of spark generating tools. All hot work shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of OSHA Standard 1910-155. A fire watch shall be used for each hot work operation. Interim Permit Form 9-03 Part A and Interim Permit Form 9-03 Part B will be furnished to the Contractor. Form 9-03 Part A shall be completed weekly and shall be valid for a maximum of seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Form 9-03 Part B shall be completed each day a hot work operation is used. Items 1 through 26 inclusive on both forms shall be completed, signed and dated by the Contractor. The Engineer will complete and sign Items 27 through 33 (Form 9-03 Part A). Completed forms shall be posted conspicuously at the work location.
Hot Work Operations. Any hot work operations shall be approved by the 374 CES/CEFP Fire Prevention Section prior to starting. The job site shall be inspected and have an AF Form 592 Hot Work Permit issued. Responsible hot work operation supervisors shall take the following actions:
6.3.7.1 Follow checklist on reverse side of the AF Form 592 Hot Work Permit.
6.3.7.2 Remove combustible material to a safe location.
6.3.7.3 Ensure that adequate fire extinguishers are provided and that one person is designated to operate the extinguisher in the event of fire.
6.3.7.4 Ensure fire detections and suppression systems will not be affected by the operation being performed. Thoroughly inspect the area after operations has been completed to ensure that the area is free of fire hazards caused by the operation.
6.3.7.5 Return AF Form 592 Hot Work Permit to 374 CES/CEFP Fire Prevention Section upon expiration of welding permit or completion of the work.
Hot Work Operations. Hot work operations shall include, but are not limited to, grinding, welding, burning, cutting, heating, brazing, soldering, similar activities that generate significant heat and the use of any spark-generating tool. All hot work shall be performed in accordance with the OSHA standards set forth in 29 CFR 1910, Subpart Q and 20 CFR 1926, Subpart J, as well as with the National Fire Protection Association Fire Code, Section 51B and DEP’s Hot Work Policy (a copy of which is attached as Exhibit “D” to these Detailed Specifications). The Contractor shall complete the latest version of the Bureau of Water Supply (BWS) Hot Work Permit form prior to any hot work operation. The Contractor is fully responsible for regulatory compliance in these areas, in accordance with DEP’s contractor safety procedures and the Law. The Contractor shall provide trained fire watch personnel any time hot work is done, and the fire watch shall remain in the area thirty (30) minutes after hot work is complete. The Contractor shall submit all appropriate FDNY Certificates of Fitness for persons performing fire watch duties and persons performing torch work, review DEP’s Hot Work Policy and complete the Contractor’s Certification found in the DEP Hot Work Policy, confirming that a qualified officer of the Contractor has read, understands and will comply with the DEP Hot Work Policy. All documentation must be provided prior to the performance of any hot work at the Site.
Hot Work Operations. The Contractor will only conduct hot work in accordance with the BC Fire Code, NFPA 51B and NFPA 241. The Contractor will submit to BC Hydro For Information Only Safe Work Procedures for managing all work involving welding, cutting, brazing, soldering, grinding, thawing pipe, torch applied roofing, temporary heating or any other activity described as hot work in the Fire Codes or any similar activity. The Contractor will appoint a Qualified person to prepare and issue, or cause to be prepared, issued and recorded, hot work permits for all hot work including hot work done by Other Contractors within the Contractor’s Safety Area, and will document all such hot work permits.