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Site Manager
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Location
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Date/Time
Design Phase
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Where the project is notifiable to HSE under the CDM Regulations has the client required client-appointed-parties-Principal Designer, Designer and the Principal Conttractor are co-operating, co-ordinating and discharging their duties to identify and eliminate hazards and reduce the likely risk from hazards where elinination is not practicable?
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Where the project is not notifiable to the HSE under the CDM Regulations, has the client identified who is responsibile for ensuring fire risk and potential for damage has been fully considered and kept to a minimum during construction and use?
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Has consideration been given to all potential fire hazards which have been identified at the design stage?
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Where a fire engineered approach to the design of the completed building has been employed, has consideration been given to the impact this may have on the construction phase?
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Has consideration been given to the proximity of an incomplete structure to the site boundary and to surrounding buildings?
Construction Phase
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Has a "responsible person" been identified as defined in the Regulation Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 or equivalent legislation in Scotland and Northern Ireland?
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For notifiable project, has the Principal Designer ensured that project-specific suitable management arrangement for health and safety are in place, including the production of a suitable health and safety construction phase plan (which includes a fire safety plan?)
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Has the client ensured that the construction phase does not start until the plan is prepared and that suitable arrangements are made for welfare facilities to be present from the start of the work?
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Are suitable records being kept identifying the person responsible in the construction phase plan and the fire risk assessment?
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Where the client has only partial control, are they co-operating with other responsible persons to ensure fire safety measures for the site are co-ordinated and do not conflict?
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Have all persons charged with fire safety roles and responsibilities received appropriate training and are they competent in their roles?
Responsible Person
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Has the responsible person taken such general fire as will ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of his employees and, in relation to persons who are not his employees, taken such general fire precautions as may reasonably be required in the circumstances, including all procedures, precautionary measures and safety standards as laid down in the site fire safety plan are clearly understood and compiled with by all those on site?
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Has the responsible person taken such general fire as will ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of his employees and, in relation to persons who are not his employees, taken such general fire precautions as may reasonably be required in the circumstances, including where necessary, a system using hot works permits is established, and compliance monitored?
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Has the responsible person taken such general fire as will ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of his employees and, in relation to persons who are not his employees, taken such general fire precautions as may reasonably be required in the circumstances, including weekly testing of the fire alarm (and any domestic style smoke detectors) and testing of other smoke and heat detectors on site as determined by a risk assessment?
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Has the responsible person taken such general fire as will ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of his employees and, in relation to persons who are not his employees, taken such general fire precautions as may reasonably be required in the circumstances, including weekly inspections are conducted of escape routes, fire and rescue service access, firefighting facilities, temporary emergency lighting, the routing of temporary electrical cables and work areas. The requirements laid down down in the site fire safety plan should also be monitored?
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Has the responsible person taken such general fire as will ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of his employees and, in relation to persons who are not his employees, taken such general fire precautions as may reasonably be required in the circumstances, including liaison is maintained with the local fire and rescue service and they are invited to undertake site inspections and familiarisation tours?
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Has the responsible person taken such general fire as will ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of his employees and, in relation to persons who are not his employees, taken such general fire precautions as may reasonably be required in the circumstances, including a proper maintenance regime for fire protection equipment is instituted, including the keeping of all written record of all checks, inspections and tests?
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Has the responsible person taken such general fire as will ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of his employees and, in relation to persons who are not his employees, taken such general fire precautions as may reasonably be required in the circumstances, including a a written record of training of site operatives and of all fire patrols and fire drill procedures is maintained?
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Has the responsible person taken such general fire as will ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of his employees and, in relation to persons who are not his employees, taken such general fire precautions as may reasonably be required in the circumstances, including the detailed arrangements and actual procedures for calling the fire and rescue service are regularly monitored and checked?
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Has the responsible person taken such general fire as will ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of his employees and, in relation to persons who are not his employees, taken such general fire precautions as may reasonably be required in the circumstances, including during an alarm, those duties required for the safe evacuation of the site are executed , and all staff and visitors report to the assembly points?
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Has the responsible person taken such general fire as will ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of his employees and, in relation to persons who are not his employees, taken such general fire precautions as may reasonably be required in the circumstances, including a fire safe working culture is proactive promoted at all times?
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Has the responsible person taken such general fire as will ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of his employees and, in relation to persons who are not his employees, taken such general fire precautions as may reasonably be required in the circumstances, including have one or more competent persons been appointed to assist the responsible person in carrying out their duties?
Fire Marshals
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On high fire risk sites, has Niblock appointed a fire marshal and deputy fire marshal(s) that are permanently based on site to assist in the implementation of the site fire safety plan?
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Where circumstances dictate that the fire marshals' role should be part-time, has the fire marshal(s) been afforded sufficient time to execute their fire safety role?
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Have they been adequately trained in fire safety matters, and do they have sufficient status and authority fort the effective executive of their duties and responsibilities?
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Has the fire marshal(s) liaised with the emergency services?
Fire Safety Plan
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Is the site fire safety plan based on the fire risk assessment, specific to the site and reviewed and updated periodically as circumstances change?
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Does the fire safety plan detail, as a minimum, the following requirements stated in the Joint Code of Practice the organisation of, and responsibilities for, fire safety and arrangements for recording all training given to site operatives?
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Does the fire safety plan detail, as a minimum, the following requirements stated in the Joint Code of Practice general site precautions, fire detection and alarm systems, temporary emergency lighting, fire extinguishers and fire points?
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Does the fire safety plan detail, as a minimum, the following requirements stated in the Joint Code of Practice the need for clear access to the site and buildings to be maintained at all times?
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Does the fire safety plan detail, as a minimum, the following requirements stated in the Joint Code of Practice the need for escape routes inside the building, including corridors and stairwells, to be clearly signed and kept clear of obstructions as far as is reasonably practicable?
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Does the fire safety plan detail, as a minimum, the following requirements stated in the Joint Code of Practice the locations of designated smoking areas where they are provided in compliance with no smoking legislation?
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Does the fire safety plan detail, as a minimum, the following requirements stated in the Joint Code of Practice the requirements for a hot work permit regime where hot work cannot be avoided by any other means?
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Does the fire safety plan detail, as a minimum, the following requirements stated in the Joint Code of Practice temporary buildings and temporary accommodation, including location, fire protection, construction and maintenance?
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Does the fire safety plan detail, as a minimum, the following requirements stated in the Joint Code of Practice fire escape and communications (including an effective evacuation plan and procedures for calling the fire and rescue service)?
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Does the fire safety plan detail, as a minimum, the following requirements stated in the Joint Code of Practice fire and rescue service access, facilities and co-ordination?
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Instructions given to those on site of the required actions in case of fire?
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Does the fire safety plan detail, as a minimum, the following requirements stated in the Joint Code of Practice security measures to minimise the risk of arson?
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Does the fire safety plan detail, as a minimum, the following requirements stated in the Joint Code of Practice a materials storage and waste control regime, with particular reference to flammable and highly flammable materials?
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Does the fire safety plan detail, as a minimum, the following requirements stated in the Joint Code of Practice the maintenance of temporary electrical installations?
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Does the fire safety plan detail, as a minimum, the following requirements stated in the Joint Code of Practice the use of fire retardant coverings?
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Does the fire safety plan detail, as a minimum, the following requirements stated in the Joint Code of Practice arrangements for plant and vehicles?
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Does the fire safety plan detail, as a minimum, the following requirements stated in the Joint Code of Practice measures to prevent fire spread from the site?
Liaison with the emergency services
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During the design phase has the Principal Designer ensured that designers have contacted the fire and rescue service to identify requirements for access?
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At the commencement of the construction phase, has the Principal Contractor contacted the fire and rescue service, provided an initial site plan and agreed provision for water supplies?
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Thereafter, have updated site plans been made available for the fire and rescue service to use, detailing the fire and rescue services access, firefighting shafts, fire lifts and temporary hoist facilities?
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Thereafter, have updated site plans been made available for the fire and rescue service to use, dedicated emergency escape routes and staircases?
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Thereafter, have updated site plans been made available for the fire and rescue service to use, sprinkler systems?
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Thereafter, have updated site plans been made available for the fire and rescue service to use, floor loading limitations?
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Thereafter, have updated site plans been made available for the fire and rescue service to use, positions of hydrants on or near the site, dry riser inlets and wet risers?
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Thereafter, have updated site plans been made available for the fire and rescue service to use, fire points?
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Thereafter, have updated site plans been made available for the fire and rescue service to use, temporary buildings and temporary accommodation?
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Thereafter, have updated site plans been made available for the fire and rescue service to use, hazardous items (e.g. flammable liquids, gas cylinders, gas mains)
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Thereafter, have updated site plans been made available for the fire and rescue service to use, where work on the site may have an impact on traffic movements in the vicinity , has liaison with the local police?
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Thereafter, have updated site plans been made available for the fire and rescue service to use, has the local fire and rescue service been invited to visit the site to undertake regular familiarisation tours and review the access, water supplies and firefighting arrangements?
Emergency Procedures
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Has a means of giving warning of fire been established on site and is it readily identifiable as being a fire alarm?
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Is the sound of the fire alarm audible above background noises in all areas?
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Where manually operated devices are used, have these been provided in multiple locations to ensure they can be accessed at all times?
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Has a specific fire risk assessment been conducted where there are manually operated devices inside an enclosed building?
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Where a remotely monitored or wireless fire alarm system is used, has consideration been given to ensuring that the signal system remains uninterrupted throughout the duration of the work?
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Are written procedures that clearly identify the assembly point in case of a need to evacuate the site prominently displayed and also given to all personnel on site?
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Have nominated personnel (such as security guards) been briefed to provide a clear access to the site in the event of an emergency?
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In the case of a fire, are procedures in place to ensure contractors determine that all personnel on site have been accounted for, and that they pass this information to site security staff at the earliest opportunity?
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Has the Principal Contractor ensured that all members of the workforce are aware of the emergency procedures and their duties, via inductions, refresher courses or other suitable processes; and has particular care been taken where people do not speak English as their first language?
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Has the emergency procedures been tested by carrying out regular fire drills at least every six months, evacuating the building to the assembly point? Have observations from fire drills been recorded in the fire log book, or similar document, and any appropriate changes made to management procedures or provision of sounders etc?
Fire Protection
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Have the employer and the designers-in conjunction with the Principal Designer for notifiable projects ensured, so far as reasonably practicable, that the project is designed and planned in conjunction with the contractor and their programming of the work to achieve the early installation and operation of permanent fire escape stairs, including compartment walls?
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Have the employer and the designers-in conjunction with the Principal Designer for notifiable projects ensured, so far as reasonably practicable, that the project is designed and planned in conjunction with the contractor and their programming of the work to achieve the early installation and operation of fire compartments within the building under construction, including the installation of fire doors, and the completion of fire stopping, with special attention given to lift shafts, stairwells, service ducts and voids which offer a passageway to heat and smoke?
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Have the employer and the designers-in conjunction with the Principal Designer for notifiable projects ensured, so far as reasonably practicable, that the project is designed and planned in conjunction with the contractor and their programming of the work to achieve the early installation and operation of fire-stopping, especially as work on buildings of modular construction progresses?
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Have the employer and the designers-in conjunction with the Principal Designer for notifiable projects ensured, so far as reasonably practicable, that the project is designed and planned in conjunction with the contractor and their programming of the work to achieve the early installation and operation of fire protective measures to structural steelwork?
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Have the employer and the designers-in conjunction with the Principal Designer for notifiable projects ensured, so far as reasonably practicable, that the project is designed and planned in conjunction with the contractor and their programming of the work to achieve the early installation and operation of planned firefighting shafts duly commissioned and maintained?
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Have the employer and the designers-in conjunction with the Principal Designer for notifiable projects ensured, so far as reasonably practicable, that the project is designed and planned in conjunction with the contractor and their programming of the work to achieve the early installation and operation of lightning conductors?
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Have the employer and the designers-in conjunction with the Principal Designer for notifiable projects ensured, so far as reasonably practicable, that the project is designed and planned in conjunction with the contractor and their programming of the work to achieve the early installation and operation of automatic fire detection systems where planned?
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Have the employer and the designers-in conjunction with the Principal Designer for notifiable projects ensured, so far as reasonably practicable, that the project is designed and planned in conjunction with the contractor and their programming of the work to achieve the early installation and operation of automatic fire detection and extinguishing systems, where these are to be installed to protect large or costly items of equipment or plant?
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Have the employer and the designers-in conjunction with the Principal Designer for notifiable projects ensured, so far as reasonably practicable, that the project is designed and planned in conjunction with the contractor and their programming of the work to achieve the early installation and operation of temporary emergency lighting, which may need to be provided prior to the installation and commissioning of a fixed system?
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Have two means of escape from the structure been made available at all times, including from any basement area and roof? Where dead-end situations exist, even on a temporary basis, have they been subject to special attention? Has the site been planned and managed such that escape travel distances are appropriate for the level of fire hazard? Throughout the construction phase, have escape travel distances been minimised wherever possible?
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Have adequate water supplies for firefighting been made available at the earliest opportunity as follows where extension of the fire hydrant main is required as part of the project, has this been installed as early as possible?
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Have adequate water supplies for firefighting been made available at the earliest opportunity as follows have rising and temporary mains been provided where planned?
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Have adequate water supplies for firefighting been made available at the earliest opportunity as follows as the building increases in height, have temporary caps been used to seal the riser as necessary?
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Have adequate water supplies for firefighting been made available at the earliest opportunity as follows if necessary, has the fire brigade inlet point been moved as work progresses?
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Have adequate water supplies for firefighting been made available at the earliest opportunity as follows have water supplies been tested periodically?
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In the case of high firer risk sites, following the agreement for water supplies with the fire and rescue service, has on-site water flow been tested and recorded before work commencements? Every three months thereafter, have all valves be exercised?
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Are all hydrants clear of obstruction and suitably marked?
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Are appropriate extinguishers provided close to distribution panels and items of electrical equipment?
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Are clear signs installed and maintained in prominent positions indicating the locations of fire and rescue service access routes, escape routes, positions of dry riser inlets, fire extinguishers and manually operated devices used to raise a fire alarm? Are signs reviewed regularly and replaced or re-positioned as necessary?
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Is a fire check undertaken at the end of each working day or shift, particularly in areas where hot work has been undertaken?
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Where 24-hour security is provided, are fire checks undertaken throughout the night, during holiday periods and at weekends?
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Has permanent occupancy of any part of a building site been prohibited until all fire protection measures and installations are complete and, where appropriate, have been commissioned?
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Have the insurers, local authority building department and fire and rescue service been informed where occupancy is to be permitted?
Temporary covering materials
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When selecting a temporary protective covering material for finished surfaces, fittings or expensive items of plant and machinery, is regard paid to the relative fire load and potential for fore growth and spread?
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Where flexible protective covering materials are used do the y conform to the requirements of LPS 1207 or equivalent standard?
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Where flexible protective covering materials are used are the materials manufactured in accordance with a quality assurance and certification programme?
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Where flexible protective covering materials are used is the manufacturer certified by a third-party approval body accredited by UKAS?
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Where flexible protective covering materials are used is the relevant approval mark printed on the material?
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When flexible materials are used to clad scaffolding do these materials conform to the requirements of LPS 1215 or equivalent standard?
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When flexible materials are used to clad scaffolding are the materials manufactured in accordance with a quality assurance and certification programme?
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When flexible materials are used to clad scaffolding is the manufacturer certified by a third-party approval body accredited by UKAS?
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When flexible materials are used to clad scaffolding is the relevant approval mark printed on the material?
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Where overprinting of materials with advertisement or images occurs, has confirmation been sought through the certification body that this does not detrimentally affect their fire performance?
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Has at least one fire escape stairway been kept free of all protective coverings ?
Portable fire extinguishers
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Are personal sufficiently competent to be able to use the portable firefighting equipment provided on site?
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Are adequate number of appropriate portable fire extinguishers approved and certificated by an independent, third-party certification body-provided throughout the site in accordance with the requirements of BS 306-8: Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises. Selection and installation of portable fire extinguishers.
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In the case of high risk sites, have additional portable fire extinguishers been provided, especially on escape routes in accordance with the FRA?
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Are extinguishers located in conspicuous positions near exits on each floor?
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In the open, are extinguishers situated in red boxed raised 500mm above ground level with a sign "FIRE Point" at at a height readily seen above intervening huts or storage?
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Is all firefighting equipment which is not designed to come into use automatically easily accessible?
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Is all portable firefighting equipment serviced annually by a qualified person in accordance with BS 5306-3: Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises. Code of Practice for the inspection and maintenance of portable extinguishers, and the maintenance service date recorded, including marking on the appliances?
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As work progresses, is the adequacy of portable firefighting equipment reviewed?
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Do all "ride-on" mechanically-propelled site plant carry suitable extinguishers where reasonably practicable?
Site security again arson
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Has a separate risk assessment been undertaken to specifically consider the implications of wilful fire raising?
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Are buildings suitable protected against theft and arson in accordance with the fire risk assessment?
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Is the site secured against unauthorised entry as far as reasonably possible, ideally with a hoarding erected around the perimeter of the site, or, on refurbishment sites, by securing all access points such as windows and doors?
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Is the site entrance locked and secured outside normal working hours?
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Where the completed project provides for permanent security fencing, has it been brought forward in the programme and utilised during the construction phase?
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Have pedestrian access points and vehicle gates been secured with high-security close or concealed shackle padlocks and chains of a high quality?
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Where the building envelope forms the site perimeter, have all accessible openings-such as ground floor windows and doors and vulnerable higher level windows-have been secured against unauthorised entry?
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Is access to upper levels via scaffolding prevented?
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Are doors and windows fitted with locks, and secured when the building is vacant?
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Are stores for flammable liquids. LPG cylinders and combustible materials fenced or suitably protected?
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Has the installation of site illumination been carefully considered?
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Are contracted security guards licensed under the Private Security Industry Act 2001?
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Has the number of security staff and arrangement s for touring, inspecting, and record keeping been subject to a risk assessment?
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Has the installation of CCTV cameras been considered for high-risk and expensive projects?
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Are all personnel on the alert for fires started maliciously by on-site staff?
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In the event of suspension of site works, are the security and fire risk assessments reviewed and precautions agreed with the security provider?
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Has consideration been given to the installation of intruder alarm systems in temporary buildings and temporary accommodation?
Temporary buildings and temporary accomadation
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Does the site fire safety plan include a suitable and sufficient risk assessment for all temporary buildings and temporary accommodation, and is the assessment reviewed periodically?
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Are temporary buildings separated from the building under construction or refurbishment and other permanent buildings to provide a fire break at least 10m wide? Where this is not possible , has the aim been to provide, wherever practicable, a fire break at least 6m wide?
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Are fire breaks kept clear of combustible materials?
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Are rows or temporary buildings separated to provide a reasonable fire break with the intervening space being kept clear of combustible materials?
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Where there fire break is less than 6m, are temporary buildings constructed with materials that do not significantly contribute to the growth of a fire or the spread of smoke and corrosive or toxic fumes?
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Where Does the construction of the temporary accommodation meet the criteria set out in section 13.5 of the Joint code of practice?
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Where possible, do fire exits from temporary buildings and temporary accommodation lead directly to the open air and away from the structure on which work is being undertaken?
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Are escape routes subject to periodic assessment?
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Where necessary, is temporary protection to provide at least 30 minutes fire resistance provided to ensure the safe passage of personnel to a place of safety aware from the site?
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If it is necessary to install temporary buildings or temporary accommodation within the building under construction or refurbishment do the temporary buildings or temporary accommodation meet the fire performance characteristics outlined in the Joint Code of Practice in sections 13.3 and 13.5?
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If it is necessary to install temporary buildings or temporary accommodation within the building under construction or refurbishment is there easy access for the fire brigade?
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If it is necessary to install temporary buildings or temporary accommodation within the building under construction or refurbishment is there easy evacuation for personnel?
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If it is necessary to install temporary buildings or temporary accommodation within the building under construction or refurbishment are they sited on the ground floor if possible?
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If there is no practical alternative but to site the temporary buildings or accommodation in a basement or on an upper floor are precautions adopted following a suitable fire risk assessment and consultation with appropriate authorities?
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If there is no practical alternative but to site the temporary buildings or accommodation in a basement or on an upper floor are these precautions maintained until the temporary buildings or temporary accommodation can be relocated to a safer position?
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Are temporary buildings or temporary accommodation which are located inside the building under construction or refurbishment, or inside another permanent building or within 10m of such buildings: fitted with fire detection systems complying with a recognised category of installation as set out in BS 5839-1: Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings.
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Are temporary buildings or temporary accommodation which are located inside the building under construction or refurbishment, or inside another permanent building or within 10m of such buildings: In the case of high fire risk sites, fitted with fire detection systems linked to an alarm receiving centre, unless there is a 24-hour site security presence on site?
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Are heaters in temporary buildings and temporary accommodation: fixed, preferably above floor level?
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Are heaters in temporary buildings and temporary accommodation: fitted with securely fixed metal guards?
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Are heaters in temporary buildings and temporary accommodation:maintained in a sound condition?
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Are heaters in temporary buildings and temporary accommodation:thermostatically controlled, with enclosed elements?
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Are coat stands and drying racks firmly positioned at a safe distance from heaters?
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Are all heaters and cooking appliances properly installed and is adequate ventilation provided?
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Where possible, are microwave ovens used to cook or heat food? Otherwise, are electrical or gas cookers chosen in preference to gas rings?
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Has consideration been given to the installation of suitable automatic fire detection system and intruder alarms in all temporary buildings and temporary accommodation?
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In temporary buildings and temporary accommodation used for the storage of flammable liquids or gases and those used for cooking or the drying of clothes: are automatic fire detection systems installed?
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In temporary buildings and temporary accommodation used for the storage of flammable liquids or gases and those used for cooking or the drying of clothes: d such systems comply with a recognised Category of system as set out in BS 5839-1.
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Is the amount of combustible furniture and fittings contained in temporary buildings kept to a minimum?
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Have open plan areas created by linking prefabricated units of temporary buildings and areas of temporary accommodation used for multiple purposes been sub-divided by fire-resisting construction to provide at least 30 minutes' fire resistance where deemed necessary by the fire risk assessment of the area?
Site storage of flammable liquids and LPG
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Are flammable liquids and gases used and stored on site subjected to a periodic assessment in compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002?
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Are containers of flammable liquids and LPG cylinders stored, as a matter of preference, in open compounds?
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Are stores of liquid fuels surrounded by an imperforate bund sufficient to contain the maximum contents of the largest drum stored, plus 10 %?
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Are water and waste material prevented from accumulating in the bund?
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Are flammable liquids and LPG stored separately?
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Where it is necessary to store flammable liquids and gases in circumstances other than in accordance with the above criteria: Is the quantity so stored kept to the minimum necessary and no more than day's supply?
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Where it is necessary to store flammable liquids and gases in circumstances other than in accordance with the above criteria: Are the containers kept in a store, cupboard or bin which of fire-resistant construction?
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Are storage areas sited as far as reasonably practicable from permanent and temporary buildings, and at a minimum of 20m wherever possible in the case of high fire risk sites?
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Where practical, given the constrains of the site, are containers and drums of flammable liquid or gas cylinders not be stored within 10m of any building or boundary fence unless the boundary is a wall at least 2m high and constructed to provide a minimum of 30 minutes fire resistance, and, in the latter case, are containers and drums at least 1m below the top of the wall?
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Are products which could add to the intensity of a fire or to the toxic hazard in the event of fire in separate compounds from flammable liquids and LPG?
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Are appropriately worded warning signs displayed prominently at the entrances to stores?
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Are stores for flammable liquids or LPG cylinders: paved or compacted level?
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Are stores for flammable liquids or LPG cylinders: provided with a suitable hard standing for the delivery and dispatch of cylinders?
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Are stores for flammable liquids or LPG cylinders: Kept clear of all flammable materials, weeds and rubbish?
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Are any electrical fittings within stores suitable for environment in which they are to be used, and selected and installed by competent persons?
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Has the provision of automatic flammable gas detection equipment been considered for enclosed storage locations?
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Are adequate numbers of suitable fire extinguishers provided at storage area entrances?
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Where possible, are designated areas provided for fuelling plant and vehicles? Is the use of petrol generators in high risk structures avoided?
Acetylene
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Wherever reasonably practicable, has the use of acetylene on construction sites been eliminated and alternative methods of cutting and welding adopted?
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Where the use of acetylene is unavoidable, is the number of spare cylinders stored on site kept to the absolute minimum?
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Are acetylene cylinders removed from the workplace and returned to the storage area as soon as the period of work has been completed?
Hot work
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Where possible, are alternative methods to hot work adopted?
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When there is no alternative to hot work, is the hot work undertaken whenever possible in a dedicated area away from the area of work or storage of materials?
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Before starting hot work: has the area been cleared of all loose combustible material?
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Before starting hot work: if work is to take place on one side of a wall or partition, has the opposite end been examined to ensure no combustible material will be ignited by conducted heat?
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Is there a suitable number of appropriate fire extinguishers at hand?
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Is a careful watch for fire breaking out maintained whilst work is in progress?
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Has exposed wooden flooring and other items of combustible material which cannot be removed been covered with sand or other non-combustible material?
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When welding, cutting or grinding, has the work area been suitably screened using non-combustible material?
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It is ensured that equipment and hoses used with oxy-acetylene and similar equipment: is in good condition?
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It is ensured that equipment and hoses used with oxy-acetylene and similar equipment: Is set up in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions?
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It is ensured that equipment and hoses used with oxy-acetylene and similar equipment: is subject to a a visual inspection before each period of use?
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It is ensured that equipment and hoses used with oxy-acetylene and similar equipment: Is a flashback arrestor fitted?
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Are gas cylinders always adequately supported in a vertical, preferably by securing on purpose-built trolleys using straps or chains?
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Are welding and cutting procedures only carried out under the supervision of trained and competent personnel?
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Are tar boiler and similar equipment placed at ground level wherever possible?
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Are the following precautions applied when using tar boilers: Is a non-combustible heat insulating base provided?
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Are the following precautions applied when using tar boilers: Is the equipment supervised by an experienced operative who can monitor the bitumen level and temperature and ensure the lid remains on the boiler?
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Is the boiler sited where spilled material can be easily controlled?
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Are the following precautions applied when using tar boilers: is a non-combustible heat insulating base provided?
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Are the following precautions applied when using tar boilers:Is the equipment supervised by any experienced operative who can monitor the bitumen level and temperature and ensure the lid remains on the boiler?
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Are the following precautions applied when using tar boilers:Is the boiler sited where spilled material can be easily controlled?
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Are the following precautions applied when using tar boilers: Are gas cylinders at least 3m from the burner, secured in a vertical position and connected by flexible armoured hose?
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Are the following precautions applied when using tar boilers: Are at least two appropriate fire extinguishers to hand?
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Are the following precautions applied when using tar boilers: Are hazardous materials removed from the location as soon as work is completed and before the hot work permit is signed off?
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Are the following precautions applied when using tar boilers: Are lit tar boilers never left unattended?
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Are the following precautions applied when using tar boilers: Are tar boilers not move while lit?
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Are any areas specified in a hot work permit periodically examined during the hour immediately following completion of the work before the permit signed off?
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On sites where timber frame structures are being erected , is the area in which hot work areas has been undertaken continually monitored for at least one hour following completion of the works and visited two hours after completion prior to closing the permit?
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On sites where timber frame structures are being erected, is the area in which hot work has been undertaken continually monitored for at least one hour following completion of the works and visited two hours after completion prior to closing the permit?
Electricity and gas
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Are all temporary and permanent electrical supply installations installed in accordance with the latest edition BS7671
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Does portable electrical equipment used on site carry durable labels which display that it has been inspected and tested and is in satisfactory condition?
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Is all electrical work undertaken by a competent electrician?
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Are all installations inspected regularly and tested at least every three months or when they have been altered, and are the results recorded in a register kept for the purpose?
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Is electric cabling protected against damage from construction site activities in its vicinity?
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Where portable or temporary lights are required, are these located well away from combustible materials?
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Is the use of unprotected quartz halogen lights discouraged?
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Where possible, are main switches, other than those controlling security and automatic fire detection systems, turned off when work ceases?
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Is all equipment unplugged when not in use?
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Is a routine check made to ensure that all permanent gas supplies are installed by a registered gas fitter?
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Are all gas supplies to appliances by fixed piping or armoured flexible tubing?
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Are gas cylinders located outside buildings, secured and protected from unauthorised intolerance?
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Are gas appliances fitted with control taps?
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Where LPG is connected to an appliance by a flexible link, is this installed only by a competent person?
Waste materials
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Is combustible waste kept to a minimum?
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Are waste packing materials, wood, shavings and oily rags removed from the workplace at least once a day?
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Is special attention paid to corners, bases of shafts and other out of the way places?
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Is all non-essential combustible wrapping and packaging removed to safe place away from the working area and disposed of at the earliest opportunity, at least once per day?
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Are separate metal bins with close-fitting metal lids provided for the disposal of flammable materials such as oily rags?
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Where practicable, are rubbish chutes constructed outside the building that are of fire resisting construction? Are they situated so as not to obstruct escape routes?
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Are unwanted materials regularly collected from open areas of the site?
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Are all recycling collection points and other combustible waste materials awaiting disposal kept in an area as far as reasonably practical away from the building under construction, temporary accommodation, smoking shelters, stores and equipment?
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Is all dry vegetation cleared regularly?
Plant and vehicles
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Is all stationary plant with internal combustion engines: positioned in the open air on in well-ventilated, non-combustible enclosures?
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Is all stationary plant with internal combustion engines: sited so that exhaust pipes and exhaust gases are kept clear of combustible materials?
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If plant and vehicles are to be refuelled on site: are fuel tanks filled only when engines are switched off?
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If plant and vehicles are to be refuelled on site: are vehicles only fuelled in designated areas?
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Are compressors houses singly away from other plan and in separate enclosure(s)?
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Are plant and equipment protected against accidental impact?
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Are air intakes positioned so that the air is cool, uncontaminated and free from flammable gases or vapours?
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Where appropriate, are sand trays provided to absorb drips of fuel or lubricant, and are they changed at regular intervals?
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As a general rule, is the long term parking of vehicles prohibited within 10 metres of the building under construction?
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If possible, is a separate car park provided for workers' vehicles?
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Is long term parking within the building without a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment being undertaken?
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Are contractors' and subcontractors' vehicles only permitted to park on site within 10 metres of the building for the duration of unloading or reloading?
Stored materials
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Where reasonably practicable, are combustible materials stored outside the building under construction or undergoing refurbishment and far enough from it to prevent fire spread from the materials to the building?
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Where combustible materials are stored inside the building, are the areas used for storage: controlled in terms of access?
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Where combustible materials are stored inside the building, are the areas used for storage: not in an area where hot work is being carried out?
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Where combustible materials are stored inside the building, are the areas used for storage: covered by the site fire detection system or included on the route of regular fire checks?
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Where combustible materials are stored inside the building, are the areas used for storage: located with firefighting equipment close by?
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Where combustible materials are stored inside the building, are the areas used for storage: Has the protection of combustible materials with a layer of material conforming to the requirements of LPS 1207 been carefully considered?
Smoking
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Is a no smoking policy established on site with the exception of designated smoking areas?
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Where a smoking shelter is provided, is it: subject to a specific fire risk assessment?
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Where a smoking shelter is provided, is it: constructed on non-combustible materials?
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Where a smoking shelter is provided, is it: situated as far as reasonably practicable from any building or structure, but at least 20 cm on a high fire risk site, where possible?
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Where a smoking shelter is provided, is it: provided with suitable metal ashtrays and a separate metal waste bin with a fitted metal lid?
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Where a smoking shelter is provided, is it: provided with a suitable fire extinguisher?
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Is the immediate area around thee shelter, and the shelter itself, kept clear of combustible materials, including windblown debris and vegetation?
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Are concealed or semi open spaces sealed to ensure combustible debris cannot accumulate beneath the shelter and are raised, slatted floors and decking avoided?
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Is the use of combustible curtains, canopies and drapes to protect smokers from the elements avoided?
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Is the shelter sited away from: windows?
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Is the shelter sited away from: ventilation intakes or extracts?
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Is the shelter sited away from: entrances and exits from the premises?
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Is the shelter sited away from: hazardous materials?
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Is the shelter sited away from: waste storage containers?
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Is the shelter sited away from: a canopy or low slung eaves?
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Where no shelter is provided, are areas where smoking is permitted free of combustible materials and equipped with firefighting equipment, metal ashtrays and a separate metal waste bin with a fitted metal lid?
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Is there a "no smoking" policy established in outside areas where fire hazards exist such as combustible materials?
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Are "No Smoking" notices displayed prominently in these areas?
High-rise construction sites
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Where construction progresses at heights at which normal fire protection measures may not be applicable has a specific fire risk assessment been undertaken to develop appropriate provisions, primarily to ensure that people working in the structure can escape safely and without undue delay?
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Has the fire risk assessment been undertaken after consulting with the fire and rescue service, and before work commences at a height at which mechanical rescue by the fire brigade is no longer viable?
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Are fire doors with self-closers fitted to protect the escape stairs in accordance with the findings of the fire risk assessment, and are these in place when the structure reaches the criteria for a high rise construction site?
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Is at least one staircase designated as the firefighting stair, for the exclusive use of the fire service during the course of an emergency, and have any firefighting lifts included in the building been commissioned and brought into service at the earliest opportunity?
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Where reasonably practicable, is the building horizontally fire compartmented at intervals not exceeding 10 floors? Is this being done using temporary fire stopping materials having no less than 30 minutes fire resistance, until the permanent fire stopping arrangements can be put in place? Are all holes, shafts and openings closed off, including service risers, lift shafts and stairwells?
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Where temporary fire stopping is removed to allow construction operations in the area to be carried out , is it replaced whenever work stops and outside normal site working hours?
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Are all openings to floors fitted with doors with self closers to provide at least 30 minutes fire resistance?
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Are all other openings between floors and stairways, lift shafts and crane tower shafts fire stopped as indicated above?
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Are risers, shafts, ducts and similar openings between floors closed off with doors having 30 minutes fire resistance, and are these doors treated in the same way as the temporary fire stopping mentioned above ?
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Are electrically operated fire alarm systems provided throughout the height of the building? Do these comprise break-glass, call points and sounders on all levels, plus a link to a permanently occupied security office from where the fire and rescue service can be summoned, firefighting system activated and other appropriate actions instigated?
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Do all components or all parts of the system have battery back up to ensure continuity of operation in the event of a loss of power supplies?
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When work reaches a height which the site is termed a high rise construction site, is a wet riser provided fed by a duplicate pumps as set out to provide water in sufficient quantities and at sufficient pressure for effective firefighting?
Large timber frame structures
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Where large timber frame structures are under construction, have the site security measures set out in section of the Joint Code of Practice been adopted?
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When building in timber frame, has serious consideration during the design stage been given to constructing the ground floor from non-combustible construction as a means of reducing risk from low level accidental and deliberate fire raising?
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Has the use of timber with appropriate fire protection treatment been seriously considered during the design phase of all timber buildings?
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Where multiple large timber framed structures are being built on one site, the period of maximum vulnerability is when structures are incomplete. Has this hazard been considered in detail and minimised as part of the the fire risk assessment?
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Has the building been compartmented and fire stopped at the earliest stage possible?
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Have permanent fire resisting doors, panels and fire stopping been installed as early in the construction process as possible?
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In order to reduce the spread of fire and smoke up a building through unstopped ducts and shafts, has consideration been given to fitting temporary horizontal fire retardant boarding as work progresses?
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Has the final cladding to a building been put in place at as early a stage as possible?
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Has serious consideration been given to mitigating the spread of fire to adjacent structures, by facing exposed timber construction and combustible insulation with fire rated boarding at the earliest opportunity?
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Has the use of fire rated boarding been extended to window and door openings not required as a means of escape, as appropriate?
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Are generators and similar stationary heat producing equipment not used in structures where the timber frame is exposed?
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Is refuelling of equipment undertaken outside any timber frame structure and in a designated refuelling/storage area located at least 20m from the building?
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At the end of each day, are gas cylinders and flammable liquids removed from the building under construction and stored in a safe and secure compoind, container or cage at least 20m from the structure?
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Are temporary building closer than 20m to the timber structure of non-combustible construction? Where temporary buildings have to be located closer than 20m to the structure, is the safe distance determined by a life and property fire risk assessment carried out by a competent person?
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Is heating, drying and dehumidifying equipment restricted to 110v blown air type and removed from the structure outside working hours?
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Are all power and utilities, apart from those required for life safety, fire detection and security systems, turned off outside working hours?
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Is automatic fire detection provided as set out in section 13? Are these system linked to an alarm receiving centre, unless there is a 24 hour security presence on site?
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Is the use of foam plastic materials on site minimised? Are fall arrest systems using polystyrene materials not used?
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Is hot work on timber frame construction sites minimised? Where hot work cannot be avoided, in addition to the standard controls for hot work is the area in which the work has been undertaken continually monitored for at least one hour following completion of the hot works and be visited two hours after completion prior to closing the permit?
