Maintenance & Construction

Hot Work

Hot work is defined as any welding, brazing, grinding, open flame use, or other spark-producing activities. When any of these activities occur in PSU buildings, the Hot Work Program must be utilized to ensure fire and life safety requirements are met.

Review the Hot Work Policy

Fire Watch

Fire Watch is required as a short-term emergency measure to provide an acceptable life safety precaution in any buildings / spaces that have an impaired fire alarm system, fire sprinkler system, or any other life safety feature of the building that could put occupants in danger.

Review Fire Watch Procedures

Fire System Impairments

Occasionally a fire system in one of PSU's buildings must be disabled or impaired by contactors or PSU staff. In this event, the PSU Fire Prevention Coordinator has created guidelines to ensure compliance with our insurance providers and City of Portland Fire and Rescue requirements.

Review the Impairment Policy