Hot work is defined as any operation involving open flames or producing heat/sparks that are capable of initiating fires or explosions during construction, renovation, maintenance, research, and special events. This includes, but is not limited to work involving brazing, oxygen cutting, grinding, soldering, arc welding/cutting, oxy-fuel gas welding, hot taps, and torch applied roofing.
This is not an exhaustive list, but it does include the most common examples of hot work. All hot work can pose significant health and safety hazards that put workers, those around them, and the premises itself in danger when carried out without proper controls. Students, staff, faculty, and contractors performing hot work at UT Austin must either (1) obtain a Hot Work Permit prior to hot work commencing or (2) establish an approved designated hot work area.
Hot Work Permit Program (https://utexas.box.com/s/y5f6j3vd2cvdw2hv8ika2p6l94c60li8)
Request a Hot Work Permit (https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/campus/fps/)
This program is to establish written procedures to prevent fires resulting from any temporary operation involving open flames or producing heat and/or spark. This includes, but is not limited to: brazing, cutting, grinding, soldering, thawing pipes, heat-treating, hot riveting, torch applied roofing, welding and all other similar applications capable of initiating fires or explosions. This program applies to all personnel (including contractors) who are involved with activities that include hot work.