Univeristy of New Mexico

I am not sure exactly what detailed info you are requesting but let me
give you a short summary.

We have had a few fire related emergencies in the past 5 years that I have
been here dealing with welding. They include (I can send more details if
needed)         * Basement fire in our Fine arts Theater during
renovation. 2000 costumes destroyed, 1 million in insurance costs. Lack of
adequate fire watch by the contractor, sprinklers on scheduled shut down.
                * Roof fire on construction project. Contractor cutting
plastic skylight bolts with torch. Ignited four skylights. No fire loss,
the skylights were to be demolished anyway.
                * Welder set off fire alarms in our postal office. He did
not contact our office for a permit. He did not have a smoke detector
deactivated. No fire, but the evacuation upset a lot of people.

UNM has a welding program, protocol and permiting system for PPD, staff
and contractors. I can send you copies and details if requested.
1-505-277-4076.

On Tue, 16 Nov 1999, Watkins, Lewis (WATKINLJ) wrote:

> Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 10:36:09 -0500
> From: "Watkins, Lewis (WATKINLJ)" <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: International Association of Campus Fire Safety Officials
     <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Losses due to Hot Work
>
>  <<Hot Work Regulations.doc>>  <<HOTWORK PERMIT.doc>>
>
> Lewis J. Watkins Jr., Fire Safety Supervisor
> Department of Public Safety - University of Cincinnati
> 51 W Corry Street
> Cincinnati, Ohio 45221
> (513) 556-4934
> [log in to unmask]
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: David Chaplin, CFPS [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: Monday, November 15, 1999 5:19 PM
> > To:   [log in to unmask]
> > Subject:      Losses due to Hot Work
> >
> > Hello Fellow CFSO:
> > I need some information on fire losses at colleges and universities as a
> > result of "hot work" and improper safety precautions.
> > I also need any info available on fire losses at colleges and universities
> > in unsprinklered buildings.
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
> > *****************************************************************
> > David Chaplin, CFPS
> > University Fire Inspector
> > Virginia Tech -- Environmental Health & Safety Services
> > 459 Tech Center Drive,  Blacksburg,  VA   24061
> > Office:  540-231-2341 / 231-5985         FAX:  231-3944
> > http://www.ehss.vt.edu
> > *****************************************************************
>