Hot Work Permit Program
Hot work operations include but are not limited to welding, brazing, torch cutting, grinding, and torch soldering. These operations create heat, sparks and hot slag that have the potential to ignite flammable and combustible materials in the area surrounding hot work activities. The United States averages 12,630 hot work fires, $308.9 million in property damages and 31 deaths per year.
Iowa State University Permit Program Overview
The Iowa State University Hot Work Permit Program was developed in accordance with OSHA and NFPA regulations with the goal of preventing hot work fires. Before hot work can be performed outside of designated hot work areas a hot work permit must first be obtained. Hot work permits can be obtained from Permit Authorizing Individuals who have been designated as such by department supervisors. All Iowa State employees who are involved with hot work activities must complete Hot Work Permit Training.
Hot Work Permit Program Resources:
Hot Work Permit Program Booklet - This booklet outlines the requirements of the Iowa State University Hot Work Permit Program
Request Blank Hot Work Permit Forms - EH&S will provide blank hot work permit forms for use by Iowa State University employees.
Hot Work Permit PDF file- A printable hot work permit form.
Request Designated Hot Work Area Insepction- Upon request, EH&S will inspect departmental hot work locations to determine if they meet basic safety requirements necessary to receive designated hot work area status. In locations that have recieved designated hot work area status by EH&S, a permit is not required to perform hot work.