{"data":{"id":"us-nyc/n.y.c.-admin.-code-fc-3503","jurisdiction":"us-nyc","citation":"N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FC 3503","heading":"Section FC 3503: General Requirements","body":"3503.1 General.\n\nHot work operations, including temporary and fixed hot work areas, shall be conducted in accordance with this chapter.\n\n3503.1.1 Torch operations using LPG.\n\nThe use of LPG for torch operations shall additionally comply with the requirements of FC Chapter 61.\n\n3503.1.2 Torch operations using CNG.\n\nThe use of CNG for torch operations shall additionally comply with the requirements of FC Chapter 58.\n\n3503.2 Hot work program.\n\nWhenever hot work is performed in any building or structure, on a building roof or on a building setback, the owner shall ensure that such work is performed in accordance with this chapter and shall designate a responsible person to ensure compliance.\n\n3503.2.1 Hot work program responsible person.\n\nThe responsible person shall ensure that a permit has been obtained from the department when one is required, and ensure that the hot work is performed in compliance with the terms and conditions of the permit. The responsible person shall inspect the hot work site prior to issuing a hot work program authorization and periodically monitor the work as it is being performed to ensure there are no fire safety hazards.\n\n3503.2.2 Responsible person supervision.\n\nHot work operations shall be conducted under the general supervision of the responsible person.\n\n3503.3 Hot work program authorization.\n\nA hot work program authorization bearing the signature of the responsible person shall be obtained for any project conducted on a premises involving hot work operations by the person in charge of such hot work operations. Hot work authorizations, issued by the responsible person, shall be available for inspection by any representative of the department during the performance of the work and for 48 hours after the work is complete.\n\n3503.4 Qualifications of operators.\n\nAn authorization for hot work operations shall not be issued unless the individuals conducting such operations are capable of performing such operations safely. Demonstration of a working knowledge of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute acceptable evidence of compliance with this requirement.\n\n3503.4.1 Torch operations.\n\nAny torch operation, including torch operations using a flammable gas, with or without oxygen, and any torch operation for torch-applied roofing systems, shall be personally conducted by a certificate of fitness holder.\n\nExceptions:\n\n1. Torch operations using oxygen and piped natural gas for manufacturing jewelry or in a dental laboratory may be conducted under the personal supervision of a certificate of fitness holder, who shall be responsible to regulate the pressure and flow of oxygen and natural gas to each torch.\n\n2. Torch operation fueled by a LPG container with a capacity of 16.4 ounces (0.465 kg) or less, except at a construction site.\n\n3. Arc welding authorized by the Department of Buildings.\n\n3503.4.2 Use of portable fire extinguishers.\n\nAll persons conducting hot work operations shall be trained in the use of portable fire extinguishers, and shall be capable of extinguishing fires when they are limited in size and spread such that they can readily be extinguished using a portable fire extinguisher.\n\n3503.5 Records.\n\nThe responsible person for the hot work area shall maintain \"pre-hot work check\" reports in accordance with FC 3504.3.1.\n\n3503.6 Signage.\n\nVisible hazard identification signs shall be provided where required by FC Chapter 50. Where the hot work area is accessible to persons other than the operator of the hot work equipment, signs shall be posted in a conspicuous location to warn others before they enter the hot work area. Such signs shall read as follows:\n\nCAUTION HOT WORK IN PROGRESS STAY CLEAR.","path":["New York City Administrative Code","Title 29","Chapter 2: New York City Fire Code"],"source_url":"https://files.amlegal.com/pdffiles/NewYorkCity/Admin/XML.zip","current_through":"Local Law 2026/135 (enacted August 31, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T02:48:57Z","sha256":"0adba8fdac5616065ca20114ce815b6af97f1b542b0b2ead95475bcd3f03f0e2","source_id":"us-nyc","stale":true,"prev":"us-nyc/n.y.c.-admin.-code-fc-3502","next":"us-nyc/n.y.c.-admin.-code-fc-3504"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}