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🔥 Hot Work Permit Template

Free downloadable hot work permit template for authorizing welding, cutting, and other hot work operations.

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Format: Text (.txt - can be converted to PDF)
Last Updated: February 2026
File Size: ~2 KB

📥 Download Hot Work Permit Template

Note: This is a text file that can be printed or converted to PDF.

Template Sections​

Permit Information​

  • Permit Number
  • Project Name
  • Project Number
  • Date Issued
  • Time Issued
  • Valid Until (Date/Time)
  • Issued By

Work Details​

  • Work Type (Welding/Cutting/Grinding/Other)
  • Location/Area
  • Work Description
  • Equipment to be Used
  • Operator Name
  • Operator Company
  • Fire Watch Name
  • Fire Watch Company

Pre-Work Checklist​

  • Area Inspected
  • Combustibles Removed or Protected
  • Floors Swept Clean
  • Flammable Materials Protected
  • Fire Extinguisher Present
  • Fire Watch Assigned
  • Sprinkler System Operational (if applicable)
  • Smoke Detectors Covered (if applicable)
  • Ventilation Adequate
  • Confined Space Entry (if applicable)

During Work​

  • Fire Watch Present
  • Fire Extinguisher Accessible
  • Work Area Monitored
  • No Combustible Materials Nearby

Post-Work​

  • Work Area Inspected
  • Hot Materials Cooled
  • Fire Watch Continued (if required)
  • Final Inspection Time
  • Final Inspection By

Conditions​

  • Special Conditions/Requirements
  • Restrictions

Signatures​

  • Operator Signature
  • Date/Time
  • Fire Watch Signature
  • Date/Time
  • Issued By
  • Date/Time
  • Final Inspection By
  • Date/Time

Best Practices​

  1. Require permit for all hot work
  2. Inspect area before issuing permit
  3. Assign fire watch for duration of work
  4. Monitor area during and after work
  5. Keep fire extinguisher nearby
  6. Don't leave hot work unattended
  7. Final inspection before closing permit
  8. Keep records for compliance