OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1915.504 29 times since 2015, against 23 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $83,322 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1915.504(a) · 8 citations
(a) Written fire watch policy. The employer must create and keep current a written policy that specifies the following requirements for employees performing fire watch in the workplace:
1915.504(b)(1) · 6 citations
(1) Slag, weld splatter, or sparks might pass through an opening and cause a fire;
1915.504(b)(3) · 3 citations
(3) Combustible material closer than 35 ft. (10.7m) to the hot work in either the horizontal or vertical direction cannot be removed, protected with flame-proof covers, or otherwise shielded with metal or fire-resistant guards or curtains;
1915.504(c)(2)(iv) · 3 citations
(iv) Remain in the hot work area for at least 30 minutes after completion of the hot work, unless the employer or its representative surveys the exposed area and makes a determination that there is no further fire hazard;
1915.504(b)(2) · 2 citations
(2) Fire-resistant guards or curtains are not used to prevent ignition of combustible materials on or near decks, bulkheads, partitions, or overheads;
1915.504(b)(6)(ii) · 2 citations
(ii) Combustible materials and/or coatings;
1915.504(a)(1) · 1 citations
(1) The training employees must be given (§ 1915.508(c) contains detailed fire watch training requirements);
1915.504(b)(8) · 1 citations
(8) A Marine Chemist, a Coast Guard-authorized person, or a shipyard Competent Person, as defined in 29 CFR Part 1915, Subpart B, requires that a fire watch be posted.
Industries cited most
- Manufacturing 26
- Construction 1
- Wholesale Trade 1
- Other Services (except Public Administration) 1
States cited most
- Alaska 6
- Oregon 6
- California 4
- Texas 4
- Virginia 3
- Alabama 2
- Guam 2
- New Jersey 1
Recently cited employers
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security San Pedro, CA · Apr 17, 2026