Aspen Fire Hot Work Permit Request

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NOTE: We have now reached Stage 2 Fire Restrictions, with corresponding safety requirements and precautions required due to current fire danger level.

A Hot Work Permit is required for any operation involving open flame or producing heat and/or sparks. This work includes, but is not limited to, welding, brazing, cutting, grinding, soldering, thawing pipe, torch-applied roofing, or chemical welding.

Operational Permit is required for hot work including, but not limited to:

1. Public exhibitions and demonstrations where hot work is conducted.

2. Use of portable hot work equipment inside a structure.

Exception: Work that is conducted under a construction permit.

3. Fixed-site hot work equipment such as welding booths.

4. Hot work conducted within a wildfire risk area.

5. Application of roof coverings with the use of an open-flame device.

A site inspection is required prior to approval of the Hot Works Permit.

- After receipt of the Permit application, we will schedule a site visit to ensure compliance.

- Once approved the Permit will be signed and returned to you and at that time you may begin Open Flame/Hot work operations.

Welding and other hot work shall follow requirements of the International Fire Code Chapter 35. Before initiating hot work, ensure precautions are in place as also required by NFPA 51B and ANSI Z49.1.

Please Note: Hot Works Permits are subject to automatic cancellation, contingent on National Weather Service issued Red Flag Warnings and/or extenuating fire conditions. Permit holders will be notified immediately in the event the permit is suspended.

For questions, please contact The Aspen Fire Marshal's Office at (970) 925-5532 or for an emergency call 911 immediately.

Email *

Site Address *

Dates or date range that all "Hot Work" is to be performed *

Site Phone Number *

Name of Property Owner *

Name of Responsible Person *

Name of Responsible Company (if applicable)

Address of Responsible Person/Company *

Phone Number for Responsible Person *

Safety Requirements & Hot Work Acknowledgment Checklist:

- Upon the returned approval of this application, you are granted approval to use open flames for related hot work under the following conditions.

- That a person other than operator of flame devices is present at all times and supervises as a fire lookout or watch.

- Adequate fire control equipment (shovels and dirt or water supply and hose, and at least two fire extinguishers) must be always kept on site and readily available.

- That cutting or welding shall be over a non-combustible surface such as gravel, cement board, or pavement/asphalt.

- That a cell phone or landline phone is available on site to notify 911 if a fire starts.

- All hot work shall cease if we are placed under a "Red Flag Warning' by the National Weather Service or if atmospheric conditions present a danger that cannot be mitigated, i.e. high winds.

- A copy of this submission shall be available to fire officials and/or law enforcement upon request at all times while working.

- Should a fire spread out of control and fire extinguishment becomes necessary, the owner agrees to pay for any resource, other than those owned by the Aspen Fire Protection District, that may be needed to control or extinguish the fire.

Requirements within 35 ft (11 m) of hot work

> Flammable liquid, dust, lint, and oily deposits removed.

> Explosive atmosphere in area eliminated.

> Floors swept clean and trash removed.

> Combustible floors wet down or covered with damp sand or fire-resistive/noncombustible materials or equivalent.

> Personnel protected from electrical shock when floors are wet.

> Other combustible storage material removed or covered with listed approved materials (welding pads, blankets, or curtains; fire-resistive tarpaulins), metal shields, or noncombustible materials.

> All wall and floor openings covered.

> Ducts and conveyor systems that might carry sparks to distant combustibles material covered, protected, or shut down.

Requirements for hot work on walls, ceilings, or roofs

> Construction is noncombustible and without combustible coverings or insulation.

> Combustible material on other side of walls, ceilings, or roofs is moved away.

Requirements for hot work on enclosed equipment

> Enclosed equipment is cleaned of all combustibles.

> Containers are purged of flammable liquid/vapor.

> Pressurized vessels, piping, and equipment removed from service, isolated, and vented.

Requirements for hot work fire watch and fire monitoring

> Fire watch is provided during and for a minimum of 1 hour after hot work, including any break activity.

> Fire watch is provided with suitable extinguishers and, where practical, a charged small hose.

> Fire watch is trained in use of equipment and in sounding alarm.

> Fire watch can be required in adjoining areas, above and below.

Does the property owner, responsible party and/or responsible company agree to the above safety requirements. *

Yes

By entering your name below you understand that the failure to comply with the provisions of this Hot Work Permit may result in legal action being taken against you or your representative(s). *

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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