PURPOSE 

Provide contamination protocol for dirty work in cleanrooms through use of dirty work permits once cleanroom has reached Protocol Level 3 stage. 

SCOPE 

Cleanroom Dirty Work Permit Application must be submitted for approval prior to commencement of any work activities within a cleanroom space that have the potential to affect cleanroom quality standards with regard to particulate count, airborne molecular, airflow, vibration, fumes or other contaminants. 

CLEANROOM DIRTY WORK INCLUDES: 

• Use of “non-cleanroom” or “dirty” materials that may contaminate the cleanroom.
• Use of fume, odor, and outgassing-producing materials.
• Cutting, welding, coring, drilling or other abrading activities.
• Vibration producing activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Submittal of application by Requestor
• Approval of application by Austin Commercial
• Compliance of approved permit by Requestor 

EQUIPMENT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Portable Cleanroom HEPA vacuum cleaner to control particle contaminants emitted during a dirty work procedure.
• Portable or bubble enclosure / partition that effectively controls partical contaminates preventing their escape to the cleanroom. 
   

PROCEDURE: 

1. Scan the QR code in the Cleanroom Protocol Level 3 Training Presentation, or at one of the manned protocol stations to access the Permit Application.
2. Fill out the Application, being sure to include all requested information after coming up with a solid plan.
3. Submit the application and wait for approval or response. Meet with approver at location to discuss if needed. DO NOT start any work until permit approval received.
4. Provide crew lead with electronic copy of approved permit. Ensure compliance to permit by all work crew.
5. Clean all contamination from enclosure area as well as from all items brought into enclosure prior to enclosure removal, remove enclosure and notify approver when complete.