Fire Safety for Construction Sites
Construction sites are temporary, but fire risks are constant. Fire safety programs that protect workers, meet code requirements, and keep your project on schedule.
Unique Safety Needs
- Changing site conditions mean fire risks shift daily as trades, materials, and temporary structures come and go
- Multiple subcontractors performing hot work simultaneously without coordinated fire watch procedures
- Incomplete fire suppression systems during construction leave buildings unprotected during their most vulnerable phase
- General contractors bear liability for fire safety across all trades on site
Tailored Solutions
Construction Fire Safety Plans
Site-specific fire safety plans that evolve with your project. Covers temporary heating, hot work coordination, combustible material storage, and emergency access for fire apparatus throughout each construction phase.
Hot Work Permit & Fire Watch Programs
Standardized hot work procedures for all trades on your site. Includes permit templates, fire watch training, and site-specific rules that reduce the leading cause of construction fires.
Worker Fire Safety Orientations
Toolbox-talk-style fire safety orientations that can be delivered during site inductions. Covers extinguisher locations, evacuation assembly points, and reporting procedures — in English and French.
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Do construction sites need a fire safety plan in New Brunswick?
Yes. The National Building Code and NB Fire Prevention Act require fire safety measures during construction, including fire watch for hot work, temporary fire extinguisher placement, and emergency procedures. Most general liability policies also require documented fire prevention programs.
02 Can you train subcontractor crews on fire safety?
Yes. I deliver short, practical fire safety orientations that fit into your site induction process. Training is available in both English and French to accommodate all workers on New Brunswick job sites.
03 How does construction fire safety differ from building fire safety?
During construction, fire suppression and alarm systems aren't operational, exits may be blocked or incomplete, and combustible materials are everywhere. Construction fire safety focuses on prevention, temporary protection measures, and rapid response rather than the built-in systems a finished building relies on.
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