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Hot Work Program

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This program establishes written procedures to prevent fires resulting from temporary operations involving an open flame or that produces heat, sparks, or hot slag. This includes, but is not limited to brazing, cutting, grinding, soldering, thawing pipes, torch applied roofing, and welding. This written program will require the issuance of a Hot Work Permit before beginning hot work.

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