Purpose:
The purpose of this statement is to set forth University policy
with regard to the performance of any repair or construction work
involving open flames or producing heat and/or sparks.
Preamble:
Fire prevention and safety concerns require that precautionary
procedures be put in place to regulate and control any repair or
construction work involving open flames or the possibility of producing
heat and/or sparks in University buildings.
Policy Statement:
The University Fire Safety Office must approve, in advance, any work
requiring heat or open flame, including, but not limited to, welding,
torch cutting, grinding, brazing, flame soldering and thawing pipes
with torches, in any Wichita State University buildings. To
facilitate the review and approval process, the University Fire Safety
Office will develop and put in place procedures for the issuance of
"hot work" permits.
Implementation:
This policy shall be included in the WSU Policies and Procedures
Manual and shared with appropriate constituencies of the
University.
The Vice President for Administration and Finance shall have primary responsibility for publication, dissemination and implementation of this University policy.
Effective Date:
May 1, 2009