Hot Work Permits and Fire Watch Flashcards
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Before issuing a hot work permit, the permit authority must verify which of the following?
Answer: Combustibles have been cleared 35 feet from the work area
The permit authority must confirm that combustibles are cleared or shielded within 35 feet before hot work begins.
Hot work permits are generally valid for what maximum time period?
Answer: One shift (up to 12 hours)
Hot work permits are typically issued for a single shift or specific work period, not extended durations.
Which condition would immediately void a hot work permit?
Answer: Fire watch personnel leaving the area before the 1-hour post-work period ends
Abandoning the mandatory 1-hour post-work fire watch immediately voids the permit conditions and creates an unprotected hazard.
What is the role of the fire watch person during active hot work operations?
Answer: Monitor the work area continuously for fires, smoke, or sparks
During hot work, the fire watch person must continuously monitor the area for signs of fire, smoke, or stray sparks — not assist with the work itself.
What type of hot work requires a permit under NYC Fire Code?
Answer: Welding, cutting, brazing, or grinding that produces sparks or open flame
Hot work permits are required for operations that produce sparks, open flames, or heat sufficient to ignite combustibles — primarily welding, cutting, brazing, and grinding.
Where must the completed hot work permit be kept during hot work operations?
Answer: At the hot work location and readily available for inspection
The hot work permit must be kept at the work location so FDNY inspectors can verify it during unannounced inspections.