Code of Federal Regulations Title 40. Protection of Environment § 40.68.85 Hot work permit

(a) The owner or operator shall issue a hot work permit for hot work operations conducted on or near a covered process.

(b) The permit shall document that the fire prevention and protection requirements in 29 CFR 1910.252(a) have been implemented prior to beginning the hot work operations;  it shall indicate the date(s) authorized for hot work;  and identify the object on which hot work is to be performed. The permit shall be kept on file until completion of the hot work operations.