====== Hot Work Procedure ======

**Scope**\\
Contractors and Maintenance projects being performed at the CSO Base Facility or at the Summit site. 

**Responsible Party**\\ 
Contractors or Maintenance Personnel performing Hot Work. 

**Technical Manager or Day Crew Leader**\\ 
Will issue hot work permits to responsible parties. 

**Procedure**\\
Hot Work permits shall be obtained before commencement of any operations involving metal burning, cutting, welding, brazing, and/or any procedure that produces sparks and heat. The applicable regulations currently in effect shall be followed. For all hot work, without exception, the General Contractor or Maintenance Employee shall: 
    - Obtain hot work permit.
    - Clear the area of any combustible materials.
    - Have a fire extinguisher standing by.
    - Inspect the area for fire after hot work for has been performed.
    - Re-inspect the area at least one hour after the hot work has been completed for any signs of fire or the potential of fire.

**Completion**\\ 
When the hot work final inspection is completed, the responsible party shall return a signed Hot Work Permit to the Issuer.

R. A. Chamberlin, Manager\\
2005 June 29\\
(Adapted from CIT campus procedures.)