FM Global Hot Work Permit Template — Data Sheet 10-3 Compliant
The FM Global Data Sheet 10-3 permit format, ready to print and use. Required at FM Global-insured commercial and industrial facilities.
When this template is required
Required by FM Global-insured commercial and industrial facilities. Many insurance carriers contractually require FM Global Data Sheet 10-3 compliance as a condition of coverage.
Why this template
Insurance-compliant out of the box
Directly formatted to FM Global Data Sheet 10-3 — no risk of insurance carrier rejecting your permit format during loss-control audit.
Includes the FM-specific 60-minute fire-watch
FM Global requires a 60-minute (vs. OSHA's 30-minute) fire-watch hold time after hot work ends. The form has both timers built in.
Covers the FM Global site-classification process
FM 10-3 §2.3 requires classifying work areas before issuing a permit. The included survey form walks through the classification.
Premium template for premium liability exposure
Failure to follow FM Global Data Sheet 10-3 at an insured facility can void coverage for resulting fire damage. The template is built specifically to avoid that exposure.
What you receive
- FM Global Data Sheet 10-3 compliant permit form (Word .docx)
- Hot-work program SOP aligned to FM Global recommendations
- Hot-work area survey form (FM 10-3 §2.3 site-classification checklist)
- Pre-work inspection checklist with FM 10-3 trigger conditions
- Fire-watch designation and post-work hold-time log (60+ minutes per FM 10-3)
- Welding/cutting equipment inspection checklist
How you get it
This document is written and reviewed against the standard it cites, and it is ready now. The download link is emailed as soon as your payment clears.
Revisions included — if something about your operation changes what the document should say, reply to the delivery email and we will amend it.
Who buys this
- Contractors working on FM Global-insured commercial properties
- Industrial facilities with FM Global property coverage
- Manufacturing plants requiring FM-aligned safety procedures
- Construction GCs whose owners carry FM Global commercial property policies
Frequently asked
What is FM Global Data Sheet 10-3?
FM Global Data Sheet 10-3 is the property-insurance industry standard for hot-work safety, published by FM Global (Factory Mutual). It contains stricter requirements than OSHA 29 CFR 1926.352 — including a 60-minute fire-watch hold time, more rigorous site-classification, and specific equipment inspection requirements. FM Global-insured facilities are contractually required to follow it.
How is FM Global Data Sheet 10-3 different from OSHA and NFPA 51B?
FM Global is stricter on three fronts: (1) 60-minute post-work fire-watch hold time vs. OSHA's 30-minute and NFPA's 30-60-minute range; (2) more granular site classification before issuing a permit; (3) specific welding/cutting equipment inspection requirements not detailed in OSHA. Following FM 10-3 satisfies all OSHA and most NFPA requirements automatically.
Who needs an FM Global-compliant hot work permit?
Any contractor or facility operating at a property insured by FM Global. This includes many large commercial buildings, warehouses, manufacturing plants, and institutional properties. The property owner's insurance certificate will typically reference FM Global Data Sheet 10-3.
What happens if I use a regular OSHA hot work permit at an FM Global property?
OSHA-only permits may not satisfy the insurance carrier's loss-prevention requirements. In the event of a fire incident, FM Global may decline coverage on the basis that hot-work procedures were not FM-compliant. The financial exposure can be significant.
Does this template cover the FM Global pre-work fire-prevention checklist?
Yes. The template includes the full pre-work checklist required under FM 10-3 §2 — combustibles removal/shielding, opening covers, sprinkler protection, atmospheric testing, extinguisher staging, and fire watch designation.