Recreational Fire Request

A minimum of two business days notice is required. If notice is not given, permit may not be approved.

For questions about this form please contact Fire & Life Safety at 919-515-2568.

A. Proposal

To be completed by the person responsible for carrying out the work.
The above location has been examined and the precautions listed on this form below have been complied with as indicated.
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    This person(s) is required to be on-site while recreational fire is used for fire watch purposes.

    B. Agreement

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    C. Fire Watch

    Recreational fires shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished and the area has cooled. Outdoor fires should be a minimum of 50 feet from any structure, subject to increase by Fire & Life Safety. A minimum of one suitable fire extinguisher or other approved extinguishing equipment shall be available for immediate use.

    D. Procedure for recreational fire permits

    This recreational fire permit is required for any outdoor or indoor open flame operations.
    1. NC State Fire and Life is reviewing this permit and the requester and responsible parties agree to the safety requirements and expectations as listed below. 4. Upon completion of this permit application, a staff member from Fire & Life Safety will contact you.
    2. A permit is required prior to starting and is required for every occasion that an open flame is used in any form on NC State University property. 5. A fire watch is required for the duration of an open flame. Fire & Life Safety may request further measures.
    3. A recreational fire permit should not be issued without considering the significance of any other permits to work in the vicinity, or adjacent manufacturing processes which may involve the use of flammable liquids or gasses. 6. The reactional fire permit should be accessible on site for those who may wish to inspect the site, to ensure that conditions have been met and that the recreation is complete before the recreational fire permit expires.

    E. Hot work permit checklist

    Fire Protection
    At least one suitable extinguisher will be immediately available. Personnel providing the fire watch are trained in their use.(Required)
    Personnel involved with the activity and providing the fire watch are familiar with the means of escape and method of initiating an alarm/calling 911 or 919-515-3000 for emergency assistance.(Required)

    F. Compliance

    Fire & Life Safety has the authority to revoke a recreational fire permit at any time.
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