Focus on JCoP Fire Prevention on Construction Sites

About the Course

The course is 2.5 hours and offers three options:

• On-site at the customer’s location
• At Hendeca premises
• Online through MS Teams

Hendeca can also conduct up to two sessions in a single day while accommodating a maximum of 12 delegates per session, and course materials are reviewed online. This course is open to individuals interested in expanding their knowledge and understanding of the JCoP (Joint Code of Practice).

Originally introduced in 1992, the Joint Code of Practice for Fire Prevention on Construction Sites was designed to reduce the occurrence of fires at construction sites. With the release of its 10th edition, the code has undergone revisions to ensure its relevance in addressing both traditional hazards like hot work and adapting to evolving standards, practices, and the increased use of contemporary materials and construction techniques.

Whilst the scope of the JCoP covers projects with an original contract value above £2.5m, the general principles can be applied to any construction project and covers:

• A focus on the use of non-combustible building materials, both as part of the construction design as well as temporary structures and materials
• Temporary buildings
• The use of deep fat fryers
• Tighter controls on hot works
• The charging and storage of electric vehicles storage of combustible items; and hazardous installations such as LPG tanks
• The requirement for horizontal fire compartmentation. All buildings with a floor level over 18 metres must now be fitted with a firefighting shaft incorporating a rising main
• Fire system impairments, fire warden appointment and training, security guarding and CCTV systems