SUBCODE "F" (THE PHILADELPHIA FIRE CODE)
CHAPTER 26 WELDING AND OTHER HOT WORK
F-2601.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in
Section 105.6. A hot work program as listed in Section F-105.6.24#6 shall be
approved by the Department. An annual permit is required for a hot work
program.
F-2601.2.1 Bond required for hot work
operations. Before a permit is issued to perform hot work operations,
the applicant shall file a bond or proof of public liability and property damage
insurance in such form, amount and coverage as determined by the Law Department
to be adequate in each case to indemnify the City against any damages arising
from the permitted work.
F-2601.2.2
Notification prior to hot work operations. Persons performing
hot work operations shall notify the Commercial and Industrial Fire Inspection
Unit of the Department of Licenses and Inspections at least 48 hours in advance
of conducting a hot work operation.