Sec. 420.211. - Permit required for welding or cutting.

(a) A permit shall be required for each company, corporation, copartnership or owner-operator performing welding or cutting operations except as provided in subsection (b) of this Section. This permit shall not be required for each welding or cutting job location. (b) A permit shall not be required of a company, corporation, copartnership or owner-operator: (1) Where the welding or cutting is performed in areas approved for the purpose. (2) Where the company, corporation, copartnership or owner-operator has an approved system established for control of the fire hazards involved. (c) Application for a permit required by this Chapter shall be made by the company, corporation, copartnership or owner-operator performing the welding or cutting operation or by his or its duly authorized agent. (d) A permit for welding or cutting operations shall not be issued unless the individuals in charge of performing the operations are capable of doing the work in a safe manner. Demonstration of a working knowledge of the provisions of this Chapter shall constitute acceptable evidence of compliance with this requirement. (e) Companies, corporations, copartnerships and owner-operators required to have a permit shall maintain a record of all locations where welding or cutting operations are performed and have it available for inspection by the Chief, Fire Prevention. (Ord. 97-539-E, § 6)