Civil Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
Fire Protection
Have measures been taken to ensure the early installation and operation of:
- escape stairs (including compartment walls)?
- lightning conductors?
- automatic fi re alarms?
- automatic sprinkler systems?
- hose reels?
Are fi re dampers and fi re stopping provided at the earliest opportunity?
Is steelwork protected as soon as possible?
Are adequate water supplies available for fi re fi ghting purposes?
Are all hydrants clear of obstruction?
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Are adequate numbers of suitable extinguishers provided?
Are suffi cient personnel trained in their use?
Are extinguishers located in conspicuous positions near exits?
Are carbon dioxide extinguishers in place adjacent to electrical equipment?
Do all mechanically propelled site plant carry suitable extinguishers?
Have procedures been implemented for the regular inspection and maintenance
of extinguishers?
Site Security against Arson
Are adequate areas of the site, including all storage areas, protected by hoarding?
Is security lighting installed?
Has closed circuit television (CCTV) been installed?
If CCTV is in position are the screens monitored and/or recorded?
Is the site checked for hazards at the end of each work period, particularly
where hot work has been in progress?
Temporary Buildings
Has the contractor made application for a fi re certifi cate (if applicable)?
Is the fi rebreak between the temporary building and the structure undergoing work
more than 10 metres?
If the fi rebreak is les than 6 metres:
- is the temporary building constructed with materials which will not signifi cantly
contribute to the growth of fi re?
- is the building fi tted with an automatic fi re detection system?
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