Hot Tap Permit
Company Performing Hot Tap:
Building Location
Project / Contract/PO/Release No.
Date of Hot Tap / Time
Service Being Tapped / Line Number
Line/Type and Size / Tap Size
CHECKLIST
If the answer to any of the following questions is yes, the hot tap cannot be made.
Yes / No
1. Is hot tap diameter greater than 50% of run pipe diameter? If yes, a full encirclement pad or split tee is required.
2. Is stress relief required?
3. Is pressure greater than 700psi (4.83MPa)?
Pressure Reading:
4. Is temperature less than 70°F (21.1°C) or greater than 600°F (315.6°C)?
Temperature Reading:
5. Is pipe or plate minimum thickness less than 3/16 of an inch (4.8millimeters)?
Thickness Reading:
6. Is required flow rate in line specified in job plan?
Flow Rate:
7. Does hot tap area include existing weld seams?
8. Are there any obstructions that may interfere with tapping machine clearance?
9. Is tank or vessel liquid level less than 3feet (0.9meter) above tap location?
Level
10. Is hot tap upstream of rotating equipment without filters or traps?
Preparations / Date Completed / By (print name)
1. Careful consideration has determined a hot tap is required.
2. Engineering design, with drawing approvals complete, is prepared.
3. There are “exceptions” to the requirements of Practice 000.653.3316; these exceptions are detailed in the JSA (write N/A if/as appropriate).
4. Welding procedure is developed and signed.
5. Inspection has demonstrated the machine, cutter, and pilot bit are in satisfactory condition.
6. JSA is detailed, complete, and signed.
7. Hot tap procedure is detailed, complete, and signed (if not included in the JSA).
8. Inspection has demonstrated the area/material to be hot tapped is within the requirements of practice 000.653.3316.
Signatures
P2S Construction Manager / Date / P2S Construction Engineer(if contractor is performing) / Date
Contractor (if applicable) / Date / Lower-Tier Contractor (if applicable) / Date
Project Safety / Date / Client Representative / Date
Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer (only for exceptions) / Date / Project/Site Manager
(only for exceptions) / Date
PERMIT
Permit No.:
Job Description:
Work Area:
Date Required:
(48-hour preparation time must be given for mechanical and electrical authorization) /
Drawing Nos. – Mechanical
Contractor/Technician doing work
Permit to Work No.(if applicable)
Work Order No.
PRECAUTIONS
AUTHORIZATION
Hot Tap Permit Issuer Date ____/____/____ Time ____:____
Authorized Electrical Person Date ____/____/____ Time ____:____
Authorized Mechanical Person Date ____/____/____ Time ____:____
Conditions
1. If the permit to work process is in use, this permit is supplementary to the Permit to Work and may not be used alone. Refer to Practice 000.653.1302, Permit to Work.
2. This permit must be presented when performing a hot tap.
3. This permit is valid only for the job described on it.
4. In the event of damage or striking unexpected obstacles (including service pipes and cables), stop work immediately and report to the Hot Tap Permit Issuer who issued this permit.
Note: This form is referenced in Practice000.653.3316
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