Weekly Fire Code Review
SUCF Project No.
Campus Fire Prevention Program Manager:
Code Enforcement Official (CEO):
Location(s):
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All bracketed references are from NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration,
and Demolition Operations, unless otherwise noted. This is not a complete list of requirements.
YES NO N/A
1
Temporary Separation Walls {8.6.2}: Is there adequate separation between the work area
and the rest of the building (One hour separation walls and 45 min opening protectives are
often required by 8.6.2)?
2 Temporary Enclosures {4.3.1}: Are all panels, tarps, plastic sheeting, etc. flame retardant?
3 Impairments {NYS Fire Code Chapter 1003}:
Have paths of egress from occupied areas been maintained? {NYS Fire Code Chapter 1003}:
If fire alarm/detection systems in occupied areas have been temporarily impaired. Has the
Campus Fire Prevention Program Manager approved the impairments/restrictions?
4 Fire Extinguishers {4.3.4}:
Are appropriate fire extinguishers readily available, with a maximum travel distance of 50 feet?
Have fire extinguishers been provided within temporary enclosures?
5
Internal Combustion Devices {4.4}:
Are all internal combustion devices, where required, exhausted outside, with a least 9 inches
between exhaust and combustible materials?
Is refueling only done on cool engines?
6
Temporary Heating {5.2}: Is temporary heating equipment listed and being used according
to the manufacturer's requirements?
7 Hot Work Programs {5.1}:
Is there a current permit for ongoing operations?
Are all precautions required by the permit in place?
Is there a dedicated fire watch?
Does the fire watch extend after the completion for work (e.g., usually minimum of 30
min. in general or 2 hrs for roofs)?
8
Waste {5.4}: Are accumulations of waste materials, dust, and debris removed at the end of
each shift (or more frequently as needed)?
Are materials subject to spontaneous ignition (e.g., oily rags) stored in listed disposal
containers?
9
Trash Chutes {5.4}: Are trash chutes non-combustible, or provided with sprinkler
protection?
10
Flammable/Combustible Liquids {5.5}: Are flammable/combustible liquids in proper
containers and is there less than a total of 60 gallons inside and within 50 feet of the structure?
11
Compressed Gases {NYS Fire Code Chapter 30}: Are compressed gases properly stored and
being used?
Contractor Fire Prevention Program Superintendent:
Contractor:
Firm ID:
Construction Fire Safety Weekly Review - Page 2
N/ANO YES
All bracketed references are from NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration,
and Demolition Operations, unless otherwise noted. This is not a completed list of requirements.
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12 Electrical {6.1}:
Are extension cords rated and free from damage?
Do all branch circuits originate in approved power outlets or panel boards with over-
current protection?
Are all circuits grounded?
13 Lighting {6.1.3}:
Do all temporary lights have guards?
Are lights only suspended by their cords when designated to be so suspended?
Are they fastened securely, if necessary, to prevent ignition of combustible materials?
14
Fire Safety Plan {7.1}: Has a fire safety plan been established and has a Fire Prevention
Program Superintendent been designated?
15
Fire Alarms {7.4}:
Is there a readily available pull box for fire alarms?
If a telephone is used, are instructions clearly posted?
16
Command Post/Evac Area {7.5}
Is there a designated command post provided with plans, emergency info., keys, communication,
and other equipment as needed?
Is there a clear post-evacuation muster location?
17 Fire Access {7.5}:
Are pre-approved fire department access routes being maintained?
Is there clear access to hydrants, standpipe and fire department connections?
18
Standpipes {7.6, 8.7.4}: Are standpipes ready for use, and remain within one floor of the top
level during construction/demolition?
19 Egress {7.8}: Is the means of egress acceptable (e.g. properly marked, clear, safe, lighted)?
20 Sprinkler {8.7.3}:
Is the sprinkler in place as son as practicable following construction?
Are sprinkler valves checked at the end of each shift?
21 Fire Cutoffs {8.6.1}:
Are fire walls and exit stairwells, where required for the completed building, given
construction priority for installation?
Are fire doors installed as soon as practicable?
22 Stairs {7.5.6}: Is a stairwell provided for the building?
Is the stairwell extended upward as each floor is installed in new construction and
maintained for each floor still remaining in demolotion?
Is it lighted?
Is it enclosed when the building exterior walls are in place?
Is signage provided indicating floor level, stair designation, and exit path directions?
Are extinguishers provided at each floor?
23
Impairments to fire protection systems or fire alarm, detection or communication
systems {7.2.4}:
Are temporary impairments of all fire protection devices and alarm/detection systems
immediately removed upon completion of work in the area and at the end of each shift?
Is there an impairment coordinator?
Number of Violations:
SUCF Project No.
Reviewer:
Date of Review:
Submission Date:
Submitted to:
Distribution: Contractor, Campus, CEO, Project File
Completed Report Submission Information:
Notes:
Construction Fire Safety Weekly Review - Page 3
SUCF Project No.