Hot Work Permit

 

PLEASE READ & BE FAMILIAR WITH THIS FORM
  • A work permit must be obtained before any work performed on campus can be conducted. 
  • Don't start work until you get approval.
  • You must secure fire detection devices before you start. 
  • An accidental fire alarm activation on campus could cost you $1000**
  • No contracting work is allowed in buildings during major events.
  • Fire Marshals Office may issue CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL depending on type of work and situation
  • Please make your request at least 48-hours in advance.
  • Questions?  Contact Kenny Miller (801) 725-0206
WORK ON CAMPUS
FOR GENERAL CONTRACTORS: If you are welding, heat treating, grinding, thawing pipe, hot riveting, soldering, brazing, using powder-driven fastener operations, torch applied roofing, using a heat gun to heat/soften, and similar activities involving dust, spark, flame, or heat you must secure fire detection systems. 
 

FOR PAINTERS: This form applies to you if you are spraying paint, sanding, creating dust, or if paint fumes are present.  You must secure fire detection systems. No contracting work is allowed in buildings during major events. A fine will be issued on the first offense. Please read and understand your responsibilities. Don't start work until you get approval.

CONTRACTOR TUNNEL SAFETY
Are you familiar with PERMIT REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE?
To promote safety for those who work in underground construction, OSHA along with the WSU Fire Marshal requires all employees receive training in the following: Air monitoring and ventilation, illumination, communications, flood control, personal protective equipment, emergency procedures, including evacuation, check-in/check-out procedures, lock out tag out, explosive environments, fire prevention and protection.
** YOU NEED TO KNOW THE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS
AND HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR CONTRACTING JOB.
False Alarms: At this University we enjoy working with a wide range of contractors and vendors. We want this process to be safe and without false alarms. When a false alarm is activated, it clears students and faculty from the building and breaks the cycle. Vice Presidents, Deans, Professors and students are our customers. Needless to say false alarms concern them greatly. Our request is we reduce false alarms and be aware of the problem it creates. PLEASE BE SAFE, PLEASE BE PROFESSIONAL, PLEASE BE AWARE. The WSU Fire Marshal should not have to point out every aspect of safe operations by licensed contractors. Remember, a false alarm can cost the contractor $1,000.
 
The following are administrative penalties and/or fines issued by the Weber State University Fire Marshal (WSUFM). Variations in penalties and/or fines occur due to the number of violations and/or evidence collected to prove such violations. The WSUFM reserves the right to make appropriate adjustments on a case by case basis.
 
Note: Cease and Desist orders may be issued if compliance is not evidenced immediately. The following are administrative penalties and/or fines issued by WSUFM.
 
Remedies for noncompliance. If a grantee or subgrantee materially fails to comply with any term by WSUFM, the awarding agency may take one or more of the following actions, as appropriate in the circumstances:
  (1) Initially, a $1,000 fine will be assessed after the first violation of the items listed. Additionally, the awarding agency may temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the deficiency or enact more severe enforcement as needed.
  (2) Disallow (that is, deny both use of funds and matching credit for) all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance.
  (3) Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the current award for the grantee’s or sub grantee’s program.
 
Hearings, appeals: In taking an enforcement action, the awarding agency will provide the grantee or subgrantee an opportunity for such hearing, appeal, or other administrative proceedings to which the grantee or subgrantee is entitled a fair hearing.
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES AND/OR FINES FOR
NON-COMPLIANCE - $1000 PER OCCURENCE
  1. Improper evacuation during a smoke/fire alarm.
  2. Lack of work permit for any welding, soldering or cutting inside or outside Weber State University buildings. 
    • NOTE: Please allow 48 hours advance notice for any permit/inspection request.
    • Call if you have an emergency need, we will try to work with you.
  3. Improper securing of fire detection systems. Improper coverage of smoke detectors during construction.
    • NOTE: Please be prepared to notify WSUFM office of any wiring, detection, sprinkler or alarm panel work, modification or damage.
    • Deputy Fire Marshall Cell (801) 725-0206
  4. Wet system surge protection (ie. In the case of shutting down water lines) the WSUFM must be notified.
  5. Restoring all systems after the workday is complete.
    • It is vital all safety systems be restored to operative working order after the workday.
    • If this is not feasible, a fire watch will be assigned during after hour’s work.

For any other type of request or issue, please refer to the Facilities Management Forms and Requests page and select the appropriate form.

 

Prior to any work beginning, notice must be given to the WSU Fire Marshal's Office and a PERMIT ISSUED.  

Please provide at least 48-hours advance notice for processing.
Your name *   
Your organization  (If not WSU)   
Your phone number *     
Your email *
Your working title *
Type of operation *
Inside or Outside work? *    
Work Date *   (Provide 48-hours notice minimum)   
Location of your work operation * (Parking lot, building, and/or room number)
Description of work requiring this permit * (What is being done, when, and where?)  
CONTRACTOR SPECIAL NOTE:    Please notify WSU Fire Marshal of any wiring, detection device, sprinkler, stand pipe or alarm panel modification or damage. If you are covering detectors, a permit is required and at the end of the work day all coverings must be removed. If you are working in a TUNNEL it is required you submit this form. 

Questions? Contact Kenny Miller (801) 725-0206

WSU FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SHOP INFORMATION

WSU FM Shop  (If applicable)         
Spvr or lead on scene   (If WSU FM)     

THE WSU FIRE MARSHAL OFFICE DOES NOT NORMALLY PUT BUILDINGS IN ALARM TEST MODE

Issues have occurred with contractors activating false alarms. The Fire Marshals Office along with WSU Campus Police have determined either WSU Police or the Fire Marshals Office will be on scene during a building in "Alarm Test Mode" for fire watch monitoring.
  • Building Alarm in Test means the entire building alarm system is shut down
  • Charges will be accrued at an hourly rate of $100 per hour.
  • Contractors will be required to pay these fees.
    Is your request for TEST MODE? *
    Are welder, fire watch, and supervisors familiar with welding cutting safety policies?
    (Ch. 26, International Fire Code)

    Enter your name in the box below as a digital signature acknowledging that you understand and agree to WSU Fire Marshal terms and conditions * 

* Required

 

To submit your permit request, click the Submit button below.

  • You are not yet approved to commence work.
  • You will receive an Approved or Not Approved email response after your request has been reviewed.