Hot Work Program

Summary of Policy

The Hot Work Program provides written procedures to prevent the outbreak of fire, fire alarm activations, and smoke and odor migration in buildings resulting from any temporary operation involving open flames or producing heat and/or sparks.

Affected Parties

All Groups

Policy Statement

The Program includes all aspects of a Hot Work Program and permitting as described in 29 CFR 1910.252, 29 CFR 1926.352, NFPA Code 51B, and by Factory Mutual (FM) Insurance Company "Hot Work Guidelines." The procedures contained in this Program apply to all employees (including student employees), property managers, and outside contractors working at Dartmouth College.

Policy ID

030-0022

Effective Date

September 30, 2018

Last Revised Date

February 1, 2024

Division

Campus Operations

Office of Primary Responsibility

Office of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

Last Reviewed Date

March 1, 2026

Next Review Date

2027