US · guidance
BOP Program Statement 1614.01 § 29
HOT WORK PLAN
Hot work is any activity that produces heat, sparks, or open flame, such as welding, cutting,
brazing, and grinding. The SA must ensure a written hot work plan is developed. The plan must
outline a permit process for operations. A written hot work permit must identify the area where
hot work will be conducted and all required precautions.
Before hot work is permitted, the area must be inspected by the Occupational Safety and Health
Department.
The area must be made safe by removing combustibles or protecting combustibles from ignition
sources.
Noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields must be provided to protect bystanders.
Appropriate PPE must be provided to personnel conducting hot work operations.
Hot work permits are not required for operations conducted in the welding shop area. Issued hot
work permits must be retained for a minimum of three years.
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History
PS 1614.01 dated 2026-06-22
Provenance
- Source
- bop.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-20
- Edition
- bop-ps-2026-09-20
- Content hash
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