Is a Marine Chemist Certificate the same as a hot work permit?
The Marine Chemist Certificate is an example of a hot work permit. On vessels and in shipyards, the Marine Chemist must authorize work in, or in spaces adjacent to, spaces that contain or have contained flammable, combustible, or other materials capable of creating a hazardous condition. NFPA 51B defines a permit authorizing individual (PAI) as one designated by management to authorize hot work in general industry. In some cases, the local fire authority may issue a hot work permit after a qualified person has performed an inspection of a confined space or other area where hot work is to be performed.
