Whenever welding or torch cutting is performed in locations where other than a minor fire might develop, or any of the conditions required by NFPA 51B exist, as indicated on the Hot Work Permit. Fire watch personnel are to keep diligent watch for fires and are not to perform any other simultaneous duties. Fire watchers are to be familiar with facilities and procedures for sounding an alarm in the event of a fire. Fire watchers are to have fire extinguishing equipment readily available and be trained in its use, including practice on test fires. Fire watchers are to look for signs of fires in all exposed areas, and try to extinguish fires if it can be done safely and within the capacity of the equipment available, and after sounding the building fire alarm to summon emergency response personnel.
Fire watch is to be maintained for at least one half hour after completion of hot work operations.
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