2021-482-E-AMS-Sasser Companies-Emergency Services 510 meadlowlands drive warehouse remediation

Browse Search

2.5.1.1.3. In the presence of explosive atmospheres (i.e. where mixtures of flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or dust with air exists) 2.5.1.1.4. In the presence of unclear or improperly prepared equipment, drums, tanks, or other containers that previously contained materials that could develop explosive atmospheres 2.5.1.1.5. In areas with an accumulation of combustible dusts that could develop explosive atmospheres. 2.5.2. Devices: Devices refer to any smoke detector, heat detector, duct smoke detector, beam detector or any other fire alarm system detection device that might require deactivation during hot work. (Manual fire alarm pull stations will not be deactivated during hot work.) 2.5.3. Device Number(s): 2.5.4. Addressable Fire Alarm Systems: Device Number refers to the individual number assigned to each detection device that might be impacted by Hot Work. 2.5.5. Conventional Hard Wired Systems: detection devices are not given an individual number; the Fire Zone along with room locations should be utilized. 2.6. Fire Safety Supervisor: Is responsible for enforcing the hot work policy, activities of fire watch and all outside contractors. 2.6.1 First and foremost, he or she has to decide if there is a safer way to complete the job or if hot work is the only option. 2.6.2 If hot work is the only option, determine if hot work can be performed in the area identified. Hot work must be prohibited in any area where the hazard cannot be eliminated or controlled. “No hot work” signs should be clearly posted. 2.6.3 If there is no alternative to hot work and the area in question is fire-safe, the fire safety supervisor authorizes the hot work by issuing FM Global’s Hot Work Permit. The job is then discussed with the person performing fire watch and hot work operator after following the precautions identified on the permit. 2.6.4 Oversees and manages the activities of the fire watch and outside contractors, providing approval signatures as required on the permit. 2.6.5 Once a decision has been made to use the hot work permit form, the fire safety supervisor shall work with the contractor performing hot work to complete Part 1 and issue the permit. The second page shall be taken out, scanned and electronically sent to Orange County Fire Marshal’s Office. The copy shall be retained with project management. The risk manager shall be notified of any hot work in Orange County facilities by email and telephone. 919-245-2155. acornetto@orangecountync.gov 2.7 Fire Watch: The job of the fire watch is to prevent fire and be ready to respond if one starts with the following duties:  Stays near the person performing the hot work  Closes all fire doors  Makes sure the work area remains free of combustibles and tarpaulins are not moved DocuSign Envelope ID: A9A4637A-BE59-4285-99BE-D253C29FA836