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Confined Space / Hot Work Permit

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Confined Space / Hot Work Permit: Authorize confined space entry or hot work with hazard checks, precautions and sign-offs. Free from DailyBuild. Its format is Excel + PDF. It is for Superintendent, Project Manager, General Contractor. It includes Permit scope and location; Atmospheric and hazard checks; Required precautions; Authorization and close-out. It is a free download from Construction Logs.

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A free confined space / hot work permit from DailyBuild. Authorize confined space entry or hot work with hazard checks, precautions and sign-offs. Comes as an editable Excel file plus a print-ready PDF.

What's included

  • Permit scope and location
  • Atmospheric and hazard checks
  • Required precautions
  • Authorization and close-out
Confined Space / Hot Work Permit — template preview

Option 1 · Manual

Download free Excel template

Instant download. Opens in Excel, Google Sheets or Numbers.

  • ▸Excel template
  • ▸Print-ready PDF
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Option 2 · Modern

Run live in Daily Build

Run permits live in Daily Build: capture it from the field and keep it with your project record.

  • ■Fill it out from the field on any phone
  • ■Photos, signatures and timestamps attached
  • ■Automatic reports for owners and PMs
  • ■Free to start — no credit card

Quick summary

What it is
Authorize confined space entry or hot work with hazard checks, precautions and sign-offs. Free from DailyBuild.
Best for
Superintendent, Project Manager, General Contractor
Format
Excel + PDF
Price
Free ($0.00)
Pillar
Project Operations & Administration

What's included

  • Permit scope and location
  • Atmospheric and hazard checks
  • Required precautions
  • Authorization and close-out

Template columns

Permit #TypeLocationWork DescriptionStartExpiresHazard ChecksPrecautionsAuthorized ByClosed Out
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Excel vs. Daily Build

ExcelDaily Build
PriceFreeFree to start
Mobile field entryNoYes
Photos & attachmentsNoYes
Automatic reportsNoYes
Works offlineYesYes

FAQ

Who can authorize a permit?

Only the person your safety program designates, after confirming the required checks are complete.

Is the confined space / hot work permit really free?

Yes. It's provided free by DailyBuild; fill in the short form once and download.

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