A. 
An operational permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be required of each company, corporation, partnership or owner-operator performing:
(1) 
Hot-tar work for building roof installation or repair.
(2) 
Torch-applied roofing process for roof installation or repair.
B. 
The operational permit, or legible copy of same, must be available for inspection at the job site.
C. 
The permit holder shall provide a valid certificate of liability insurance in the amount not less than $1,000,000 with the permit application. The certificate of insurance must specify that hot-tar roofing and/or torch-applied roofing, whichever is applicable, is covered under the liability insurance policy.
D. 
Based on the scope of work, the Fire Marshal or CEO shall determine the number and type of required portable fire extinguishers to be at the job site. All fire extinguishers must have affixed a valid inspection tag showing the date and name of inspection firm.
E. 
The tar kettle shall be monitored at all times when it is being fired and for an adequate time thereafter to ensure the tar has cooled to a safe temperature. At no time shall the tar kettle be operated on the roof of an occupied building.
F. 
For torch-applied roofing, it shall be prohibited to store or use any fuel source on the roof of any building.
G. 
A fire watch shall be maintained on the roof at the job site for not less than one hour following the last application of hot tar or use of the torch. The responsible workman for the job site shall ensure all areas are cool and there is no visible fire, smoke or indications of smoldering prior to leaving the job site. The roof and job site shall be maintained in a neat and orderly fashion with all equipment, supplies and tools either removed or properly secured at the end of each workday.