Construction consultation and key dates
Draft fire safety guidance for construction sites has been released for public consultation, with responses due by Wednesday 18 March.
The Fire Industry Association (FIA) said the consultation is intended for manufacturers, suppliers and system specifiers, and may also support installers and construction site managers responsible for fire safety.
A Special Interest Group meeting will take place on Monday 16 March to gather feedback and help develop the FIA’s position.
Comments must be submitted by close of business on Wednesday 11 March, after which registered contributors will receive draft copies, a comments template sheet and meeting distribution details.
What the fire safety guidance covers
The draft code of practice sets out guidance for managing fire safety on construction sites, including projects lasting more than 30 working days with over 20 workers on site at any one time or exceeding 500 person-working days.
Recommendations include the development of fire safety management systems designed to address both organisational and site-specific risks during construction works.
A separate draft specification defines requirements and performance criteria for fire detection and fire alarm systems intended for temporary use during construction.
The specification is primarily intended for manufacturers, suppliers and system specifiers, and is also relevant to installers and site managers with fire safety responsibilities.
Temporary installations fall within its scope, with permanent systems and project-specific suitability remaining outside its remit.
The document also references fire safety responsibilities set out in the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
Draft versions of both documents are available through the BSI Standards Development pages here and here.
Public consultation launched on fire safety standards in construction
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Construction consultation and key dates
Draft fire safety guidance for construction sites has been released for public consultation, with responses due by Wednesday 18 March.
The Fire Industry Association (FIA) said the consultation is intended for manufacturers, suppliers and system specifiers, and may also support installers and construction site managers responsible for fire safety.
A Special Interest Group meeting will take place on Monday 16 March to gather feedback and help develop the FIA’s position.
Comments must be submitted by close of business on Wednesday 11 March, after which registered contributors will receive draft copies, a comments template sheet and meeting distribution details.
What the fire safety guidance covers
The draft code of practice sets out guidance for managing fire safety on construction sites, including projects lasting more than 30 working days with over 20 workers on site at any one time or exceeding 500 person-working days.
Recommendations include the development of fire safety management systems designed to address both organisational and site-specific risks during construction works.
A separate draft specification defines requirements and performance criteria for fire detection and fire alarm systems intended for temporary use during construction.
The specification is primarily intended for manufacturers, suppliers and system specifiers, and is also relevant to installers and site managers with fire safety responsibilities.
Temporary installations fall within its scope, with permanent systems and project-specific suitability remaining outside its remit.
The document also references fire safety responsibilities set out in the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
Draft versions of both documents are available through the BSI Standards Development pages here and here.
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