Regarding the issue of hot work within the factory premises
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Premise: Construction is carried out on-site, with phase one coming into operation and phase two under construction. Performing welding work in the Phase II area involves multiple departments responsible for issuing welding permits. The construction site in Phase II is located 20 meters away from Phase I; moreover, when construction takes place in buildings, there are barriers to separate those buildings. Question: Since construction work proceeds on a daily basis, the fire permit required can only be valid for up to three days. Many construction teams need to apply for fire permits almost every day, and several permits are required each time. . . The processing time for documents such as hot work permits is already long. Is it possible to establish designated hot work areas either within the factory building of Phase 2, or at an external location far away from Phase 1’s operations? ? ? This also makes management easier. .
A wall will be built to create a solid barrier between the boundary of Phase 2 and Phase 1, after which a nationally designated hot work area will be established
I think that a buffer zone can be set up in between; there’s no need to build such a heavy wall. Just cover it with wooden planks, just like on a construction site. Then the hot work permit is filled out by the construction unit itself, and a summary is prepared on a monthly basis. One only needs to strengthen inspections
Fixed hot work areas can be established either within the plant of Phase II or at locations outside, at a distance sufficient from Phase I operations; they must be effectively isolated from Phase I.
20 meters is not enough. The fire protection distance requirements between designated hot work areas and hazardous production areas should be checked. Reference.
With the barrier in place, our project has been under construction right next to it for 13 years – even closer than yours~!
The purpose of issuing a hot work permit is to ensure that safety responsibilities are fulfilled by personnel at all levels, thereby safeguarding the safety of the construction site
A nationally designated hot work area can be established； The prerequisite is that effective isolation must be achieved
It is possible; for the specific distance requirements, refer to the fire safety regulations, and it’s best to arrange it indoors.
The key is to determine whether there are flammable and explosive substances in your secondary area, and whether such substances could lead to fire or explosion accidents. If it’s a safe area, then it should be possible.