Search results Means of Raising Alarm – Construction Sites FIRE Fire Alarm Systems Means of Raising Alarm – Construction Sites The minimum standard for any construction site is a self-contained battery powered alarm / sounder which should only be used in the simplest of site accommodation or small buildings. Linked... e3-means-of-raising-alarm Planned isolation of fire detection / alarm system FIRe Fire alarm systems Planned isolation of fire detection / alarm system During refurbishment or remedial works, it may be necessary to isolate detection, call points or alarm systems in liaison with site occupier / person in control. Specific impairment... e3-isolation-of-fire-detection Introduction FIRE High Risk Works – Cladding Replacement Managing fire risk during cladding and insulation removal and replacement on tall buildings is considered high risk; high risk factors are: towers above 18m (6 storeys). where insulation is not the lower-risk... e3-introduction-cladding Scaffold design and escape routes FIRE High Risk Works – Cladding Replacement Scaffold design and escape routes Scaffold access should be via stair towers, not ladders. A minimum of two stair towers must be considered as part of the risk assessment. The design should take account of the... e3-scaffold-design-and-escape-routes Temporary Heaters FIRE Construction fire loading and process fire controls Temporary heating The JCOP prohibits the use of LPG open flame heaters, where heating is required to alter the environment in a building e.g. to aid drying out or create suitable conditions for application... e3-temporary-heaters BESS Battery Energy Storage Systems Fire BESS Battery Energy Storage Systems These are large storage batteries which are trickle charged from mains or generator and used to power tower cranes, hoists, MCWPs and site accommodation. These are self-contained units incorporating monitoring protection... e3-bess-battery-energy-storages-ystems References Fire References Legislation Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Fire Safety (Employee's Capabilities) (England) Reg 2010 Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 Construction... E3-references Further Sources of Information Waste Further Sources of Information Websites Regulation and guidance Statutory Guidance England and Wales Waste duty of care code of practicehttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/waste-duty-of-care-code-of-practice Scotland Duty of care: code... 11-further-sources-of-information Further Sources of Information WATER FURTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION Regulation and guidance England The Environment Agency website is at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency Pollution prevention for businesshttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/pollution-prevention-for-businesses Discharges... 13-further-sources-of-information 10.5.2 2 Planning to reduce nuisance Nuisance 10.5 CONSTRUCTION GOOD PRACTICE 10.5.2 Design and Planning 10.5.2.2 Planning to reduce nuisance Project sequencing is a key consideration where the likelihood of nuisance issues arising can be addressed. For example, demolition could be commenced in... 10-5-2-2-planning-to-reduce-nuisance 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53
