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Fire marshal suspends welding at Wing D over missing Hot Works permit

Horace W. Porter HVAC Building Committee · July 9, 2026
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Summary

Columbia Fire Marshall Mike Lester told the committee he suspended structural subcontractor welding at Wing D that morning because an accurate Hot Works permit was not in place; he said he will review the permit issue with the job-site superintendent after the meeting.

Mike Lester, Columbia fire marshal, told the building committee on July 9 that he had suspended structural subcontractor welding at Wing D that morning because an accurate Hot Works permit was not in place. Lester said he would review the matter with the job-site superintendent after the meeting.

The suspension affects welding activities at Wing D until the fire marshal and the job-site team verify the permit and safety controls. The minutes do not record a vote; they show the committee acknowledged the suspension and Lester's planned follow-up.