VA 01 00 00 General Requirements - Attachment 4.pdf

Attachment 4

Construction Fire Safety Checklist

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

ATTACHMENT #4

CONSTRUCTION FIRE SAFETY CHECK LIST

(For protection of VA property, patients, visitors and personnel)

PROJECT No. & Title:

DATE:

A. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS (OSHA 1926.150[c])

(1) Extinguisher rated not less than 2A within 100 feet.

(2) Extinguisher rated not less than 10B within 50 feet, if flammable liquids or gases present.

B. IGNITION HAZARDS (OSHA 1926.1511[a])

(1) Internal combustion engines located away from combustibles.

(2) Smoking is prohibited in fire hazard areas (flammables, combustibles, etc.).

C. INDOOR STORAGE (OSHA 1926.151[d])

(1) Site kept free from accumulation of unnecessary combustibles.

(2) Storage shall not obstruct means of egress.

(3) Minimum clearance maintained around lights and heating units.

D. FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS (OSHA 1926.152)

(1) Stored in approved containers only.

(2) No storage in areas of exits, stairways or pedestrian traffic.

(3) Maximum in room storage of 25 gal., otherwise store in approved cabinet.

E. TEMPORARY HEATING DEVICES (OSHA 1926.154)

(1) Adequate ventilation for workmen and heater combustion.

(2) Minimum clearance (at least 3 feet) of combustibles from heaters.

(3) Stability of heater.

F. SIGNS AND BARRICADES (OSHA 1926.200)

(1) Danger signs where immediate hazards exist.

(2) Caution signs where potential hazards exist.

(3) Safety instruction signs, where necessary.

(4) Barricades to protect persons from hazards, where necessary.

G. WELDING AND CUTTING (NFPA-51B & OSHA 1910.252) - HOT WORK PERMIT

(1) Inspection of area before permit given.

(2) Minimum distance of 35 feet from combustibles.

(3) Properly rated fire extinguisher in immediate area.

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(4) Wall and floor openings covered.

(5) No flammable liquids present.

(6) Inspection after work.

H. ELECTRICAL (OSHA 1924.400-2, 1926.302, & NFPA 241-4)

(1) All temporary wiring grounded and in accordance with National Electric Code (NEC).

(2) Precautions taken to make any open wiring inaccessible to other than authorized personnel.

(3) Temporary light bulbs equipped with guards, heavy duty cords, and not suspended by their cords (unless specifically designed for that use.)

(4) Runs of open conductors located away from possible damage and fastened at intervals of no greater than 10 feet.

(5) Outlets in construction sites have GFCI or assured equipment grounding.

(6) Extension cords protected from damage. No worn or frayed cables. Not hung from nails or suspended by wire.

(7) Fuses or circuit breaker provided for each feeder or branch circuit.

(8) Electrical powered operated hand tools shall either be of the approved double insulated type or properly grounded.

I. DEMOLITION (OSHA 1926.850-858 and NFPA 241 – Ch.7)

(1) Electric, gas, water, steam, etc. shut off prior to work.

(2) Any utilities that are necessary to be maintained need protection.

(3) Masonry walls shall not be permitted to fall on floors such that it would exceed the safe carrying capacity of the floor.

(4) Floor openings within 10 feet of any wall being demolished shall be planked solid except when no one below.

(5) The storage of waste material and debris shall not exceed the floor loading limit.

(6) Construction of dust barriers as needed (not OSHA).

(7) Notification of shut off and protect smoke detectors, etc. during day time only (not OSHA).

Coordinated with COTR.

(8) Precautions if floors are soaked with oil or flammable liquids, if dust accumulation is present or other combustibles a present and hot work is being performed.

(9) Smoking is prohibited throughout demolition (NFPA 241, 7-4, 2).

(10) Flammable and combustible liquids removed from area.

(11) Water supplies must be available from fire hydrants in the vicinity of the structure or area.

(12) Prior to demolition, asbestos abatement and breakables (i.e., glass) shall be removed.

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J. TEMPORARY BUILDINGS, TRAILERS (NFPA 241, Ch.2)

(1) Temporary offices, trailers, sheds, etc. of combustible construction at least 30 feet from permanent buildings.

(2) Safety Office approved only heating devices installed. Per NFPA 211, maintain minimum clearance around stoves, heaters and chimneys.

K. ROOFING OPERATIONS (NFPA 241, Ch.6)

(1) Asphalt and tar kettles located outside the building or on a noncombustible roof away from combustibles. Kettles must have gravity lids, tight fitting.

(2) Torch applied roofing systems shall be installed using extreme caution. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Caution around roof openings, penetrations or flashings.

(3) Fire extinguisher, 20-B minimum, within 30 feet of roof kettle. At least one extinguisher

2A:20-B:C on the roof being repaired; also one within 30 feet of torch applied roofing equipment.

(4) Fuel containers at least 10 feet away from burner flame.

(5) Notify building occupants who might be affected. Coordinate with COTR.

(6) Investigate location of supply air intakes. Coordinate shutdowns as necessary with COTR.

(7) Roof edges shall be guarded by typical roof protection or a safety monitoring system.

L. EXIT PATHWAYS (NFPA 241, Ch.5; also reference NFPA 101)

(1) Every building and area will remain accessible to fire department apparatus and personnel.

Roadways will be maintained with 20 feet of all buildings.

(2) Adequate egress paths, including stairs and corridors, will be maintained at all times. Exits may only be blocked temporarily if unavoidable and when adequate alternate measures are provided (signage, temporary fire detection, training, etc.) to warn personnel. Coordinate with

COTR.

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CONSTRUCTION FIRE SAFETY CHECK LIST