Fire Safety During Renovation and Refurbishment: UK Requirements

Renovation works create temporary fire safety risks. We explain how to maintain fire safety during building works.. Fire Safety During Works Common Risks Fire detection temporarily disabled Escape routes blocked or altered Compartmentation breached Hot works (welding, cutting, grinding) Combustible waste accumulation Temporary electrical installations Requirements 1. Construction phase fire risk assessment 2. Hot works permit system 3. Temporary fire detection where permanent system impaired 4. Alternative escape routes maintained at all times 5. Fire watcher duties during and after hot works 6. Daily housekeeping inspections 7. Temporary compartmentation where permanent breached For renovation fire safety management, contact us.