Hot_Work-Fire_Watch__0001.pdf
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- EDIS CONSERVE HIGH PRIORITY ART Federal contract opportunity
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- 140P4524Q0040
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This document outlines the hot work and fire watch procedures for the Thomas Edison NHP. It describes the requirements for hot work, such as completing a permit form, disabling the fire alarm/sprinkler system, providing fire extinguishers, and designating fire watch personnel from both the NPS and the contractor. The procedures detail the responsibilities of the fire watch personnel during hot work activities and the required one-hour fire watch period after the hot work is completed. The document also defines key terminology related to hot work and fire watch.
This hot work and fire watch procedure is related to a federal contract opportunity for the "EDIS CONSERVE HIGH PRIORITY ART" project with the Department of the Interior National Park Service Northeast Region. The solicitation number is 140P4524Q0040.
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Thomas Edison NHP
Hot Work/Fire Watch Procedures
Hot Work - The use of an open flame, welding torch, heat gun, tack iron anywhere in or near a building.
Fire Watch - The one-hour time frame after the open flame/piece of equipment has been extinguished.
Prior to any flame or welding torch being turned on, make sure:
o A hot work/open flame permit form is completed and signed by NPS and contractor.
o NPS will temporarily disable the fire alarm/sprinkler system as needed for the area.
o Contractor will provide at least 2 fully charged portable fire extinguishers.
o Contractor will protect surrounding area with fire blankets or other non-flammable material.
o Both NPS and Contractor will provide at least one person as a Designated Fire Watch Person.
o Only designated areas in each historic building may be used for Hot Work.
During Hot Work:
o Confirm that above permit conditions have been met.
o NPS staff should have a park radio.
o Know where the next available fire extinguisher is located.
o Confirm that the Contractor Designated Fire Watch Person is in place.
o Find out exactly what area is being addressed. Be aware of any smoke/heat or sparks that may come out at the opposite end of the pipe, below an open flame, or on any objects or areas in general. Is the area protected? Be aware that a heat gun or tack iron is not set near or on a combustible object. If used on part of the structure, make sure the walls or ceiling are cool after the work is complete.
o Find a location where you can observe the hot work/open flame and the Contractors Designated Fire
Watch Person safely and without getting in the way.
o If welding, do not look directly at the flame. Wear welding glasses.
o During the time the flame or torch is turned on, watch where the flame goes at all times. Be aware of any sparks or drips from soldering material. For a piece of heat generating equipment, be aware of where it is being used at all times and look for signs of fire. At the end of the day, ensure the contractor does not leave this equipment on-site overnight.
o Note the time that the flame and/or the equipment is turned off. Report time to the Gatehouse. The NPS and Contractor Designated Fire Watch Persons must remain in place for one hour.
Fire Watch:
o The NPS and Contractor Designated Fire Watch Persons must remain in place for one hour.
o Check the area and make sure there are no visible signs of smoke or fire. Do not touch the hot pipes!
o Every few minutes, check the area and adjacent areas for any signs of smoke.
o At the end of the one-hour fire watch check the area again. Make sure the surrounding floor, walls, ceiling, etc. are cool to the touch.
o Report time to the Gatehouse.
If the one-hour fire watch is not yet over, and the crew wants to go to lunch, or take a break, everyone can go except the NPS and Contractor Designated Fire Watch Persons. When the one-hour is completed and the area appears to be ok, the Fire Watch Persons may leave. If the other contractors come back from break or lunch, and the Contractor Designated Fire Watch Person has gone to lunch, a new Contractor Designated Fire Watch
Person must be assigned.
At the end of the last one-hour fire watch of the day, make sure that the fire alarm panel is re-connected and put back in service before the contractor leaves.
Glossary
Hot Work - The use of an open flame/heat generating equipment anywhere in or near a park resource.
Hot Work Area - A 4' to 6' area around the open flame or equipment work area. This includes ceiling, floor and walls. Each hot work area may differ based location and type/size of flame or proximity of combustibles.
Fire Watch - The one-hour time frame after the open flame has been extinguished. During the hour, a
Contractor Designated Fire Watch Person and an NPS fire watch person will remain in the room and/or area where the hot work/open flame took place looking for any possible lingering sparks, smoke, or smoldering wood.
Contractor Designated Fire Watch Person - A contractor, who has been approved by the NPS, and shown that they can use a fire extinguisher and can competently watch for possible hot work/open flame problems.
They are to be in close proximity to the hot work/open flame. There are usually several people authorized on the morning paperwork to be a Contractor Designated Fire Watch Person.
NPS Designated Fire Watch Person - An NPS employee assigned to monitor the hot work.
(rev.01/28/11)
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