Fire Safety During Contractor's Operations
Fire Prevention during Contract Works

Fire Prevention during Contract Works

Flammable liquids and gases

Gas cylinders should be stored externally and chained upright. Acetylene and LPG cylinders should be stored separately from oxygen cylinders.

No LPG cylinders should be permitted below ground level.
Flammable liquids should be limited in quantity and be stored in suitably designed metal cabinets.
Large quantities should be kept in purpose built, non-combustible stores.

Smoking

Smoking should be prohibited or limited to designated areas provided with suitable ashtrays.

Housekeeping and Storage

Rubbish should be removed on a daily basis.
Skips should be sited at least 3m from the building.
Burning of rubbish on site should be prohibited.
Bulk quantities of combustible building materials should be kept in suitable stores.

Temporary partitions and coverings

Temporary partitions should be made of materials of limited combustibility (e.g. plasterboard) or materials that cannot be readily ignited. Protective coverings should at least be fire retardant.
No external storage of combustible materials should be permitted adjacent to the building a clear space of at least 6m should be maintained.

Plant and machinery

Machinery with internal combustion engines should only be used in well ventilated locations. Exhausts should be clear of combustible materials.

Temporary accommodation

Portable buildings should not be sited less than 10m from buildings under construction. Spaces beneath such buildings should be sealed to prevent the build up of combustible waste.
Where it is necessary to locate portable buildings internally, such buildings should be fire resisting. They should not be used as stores for paints and other combustible items.
All internal temporary accommodation should be fitted with automatic fire detection, which should be monitored by an alarm receiving centre and/or site security (if 24 hour).

Means of escape

Access and facilities for the fire brigade