Closing Permits

Purpose

As a Permit Owner, you close a Permit after its status expires to ensure the record is properly completed and removed from active use.

Prerequisites

• Installation Packages: CQ Core - Summer 2026, CQ EHS Extension, CQ Forms

• Product: SafetyQuest

• Function: Permit

• User Profile: Standard User

• Permissions: CQ Base User PSG and CQ EHS Base User PSG and CQ Permit Approver PSG

Steps

1. Open the Permit record, click the Close button in the Next Best Actions section.

2. Enter a Comment, if required.

3. Click the Save button.

Expected Outcome

• The Permit moves to the Closed Status and Closed Stage.

• The Permit Closed activity is displayed on the History tab.

Additional Resources

ComplianceQuest

• Voiding Permits

• Creating Permits