Fire Safety During Building Demolition: UK Requirements

Demolition creates fire risks from hot works, gas disconnection, and reduced fire separation. We explain the requirements.. Demolition Fire Safety Key Risks Hot cutting of steel structures Gas supply disconnection failures Combustible waste accumulation Loss of fire separation to adjacent buildings Reduced water supply for firefighting Requirements 1. Demolition fire risk assessment 2. Hot works permit system 3. Fire watcher during and after hot works 4. Progressive disconnection of services 5. Temporary fire separation to adjacent buildings 6. Firefighting water supply maintained 7. CDM compliance for fire safety during demolition For demolition fire safety, contact us.

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