TJNAF maintains its fire protection and suppression systems & capabilities to minimize losses from fire and related hazards consistent with the highly protected risk1 (HPR) status in private industry. This Fire Protection Program (FPP) provides the procedures used to implement this commitment by incorporating fire safety into work processes, facility planning, operations, and maintenance activities.
A HWP authorizes hot work operations to be performed outside a designated area established by an Operational Safety Procedure (OSP) including Tungsten Inert Gas/Metal Inert Gas (TIG/MIG) welding.
Distribution
- Supervising Authority: Forward completed Hot Work Permit Form to the Fire Marshal for final approval.
- Fire Marshal: Forward approved original form to the Hot Work Operator.
- Hot Work Operator: Inform the Supervisor upon conclusion/expiration of hot work operations. Forward expired Hot Work Permit Form to the Fire Marshal.
- Supervisor: Call the Fire Marshal immediately after the hot work is complete to restore fire and smoke detection.
