(1) The employer must develop, implement and maintain effective written procedures for the issuance of hot work permits.

(2) The employer must issue a hot work permit prior to the commencement of hot work operations within or near the process.

(3) The permit must document that fire prevention and protection requirements found in WAC 296-24-695 have been implemented prior to beginning the hot work operations. The permit must:

(a) Indicate the date(s) and time(s) authorized for hot work, including the designated expiration of the permit;

(b) Identify the location and equipment (including the equipment identifier, if applicable) where hot work is to be performed; and

(c) Identify the name and employer of the person performing the hot work.

(4) Hot work permits must be kept on file for one year.