Fire Safety During Construction: JCoP and Best Practice

Construction sites are high fire risk environments. We explain the Joint Code of Practice and essential safety measures.. Construction Site Fire Risk Construction sites experience fire rates significantly higher than completed buildings due to hot works, temporary services, and incomplete fire protection. Joint Code of Practice (JCoP) The Joint Code of Practice on the Protection from Fire of Construction Sites provides the framework: 1. Fire safety coordinator appointment 2. Site fire risk assessment 3. Hot works permit system 4. Temporary fire detection and alarm 5. Fire fighting equipment provision 6. Means of escape from site 7. Security and arson prevention 8. Temporary heating safety For construction phase fire safety, contact us.