HOT WORK PERMIT
Prior to any welding, cutting, or hot work activity, a permit shall be obtained from the Fire Department per Section 1.12.8.23 of the Massachusetts Sate Fire Code. The following items and forms must be completed and brought to the Station for approval. Hot work permits will not be issued without them.
The permit/inspection fee is $50 cash or check made payable to the Town of Oak Bluffs. You may print, fill out and return the necessary documents via email, standard mail or fill out hard copies at the Station and drop them off in the Station's Lobby Drop Box (available 24/7) at your convenience, but you must still bring the cash/check to the Station and pick up the permit prior to any work.
Documents Required for Hot Work Permit:
PLEASE NOTE: Fire Details will be required if the building is occupied by the public, or the Oak Bluffs Fire-EMS Department deems it necessary for permitting. Fire Detail Request Forms can be found here.
How to Get Hot Work Safety Certification (2 Hour Online Course):
More Information on Welding, Cutting & Other Hot Works:
Hot Work Permit is NOT required when:
The permit/inspection fee is $50 cash or check made payable to the Town of Oak Bluffs. You may print, fill out and return the necessary documents via email, standard mail or fill out hard copies at the Station and drop them off in the Station's Lobby Drop Box (available 24/7) at your convenience, but you must still bring the cash/check to the Station and pick up the permit prior to any work.
Documents Required for Hot Work Permit:
- Hot Work Permit Application
- $50.00 Cash or Check Made Payable to the Town of Oak Bluffs
- Copy of Hot Work Safety Certification
- Copy of State Trade License (if any)
PLEASE NOTE: Fire Details will be required if the building is occupied by the public, or the Oak Bluffs Fire-EMS Department deems it necessary for permitting. Fire Detail Request Forms can be found here.
How to Get Hot Work Safety Certification (2 Hour Online Course):
- www.nfpa.org/Training-and-Events/By-topic/Hot-Work?order_src=D894&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvLm1rN6I5gIVCaGzCh0XVg20EAAYASAAEgKkFPD_BwE
More Information on Welding, Cutting & Other Hot Works:
Hot Work Permit is NOT required when:
- Those individuals who are licensed under a specialized code (M.G.L. chapter 143 section 96) such as, but not limited to, plumbers, electricians, etc. are not required to secure a permit from the head of the fire department. For example, a plumber who pulls a permit to do plumbing work is not required to get another permit from the fire department for the hot work that is incidental to their plumbing work.
- Individuals who conduct hot work on their own premises or equipment must consult with their fire department before performing hot work but do not need a permit from the fire department.
- Homeowners and Hobbyists are exempt from permitting requirements of 527 CMR 1.00 Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code