Construction: NFPA 241 Fire Prevention Plan Preparation

This lecture will provide a brief introduction about the Lecturer and identify the Learning Objectives in the course.

This lecture will provide a brief history on the NFPA and the NFPA 241 standard, and focus on why is it Important, why are Construction Fires Unique, when is it Applicable, what Type of Projects are Covered, and how is it Enforced.

This lecture will focus on Chapters 1 -3 including: what is included in NFPA 241, identify some reference standards, and identify the Key Stakeholders & Responsibilities.

This lecture will focus on Chapter 4 including: recommendations for proper training, developing a “Master” Fire Prevention Program, developing Pre-Incident Plans and Checklist, and developing a “Contractor” Project-Specific Fire Prevention “Plan”.

This lecture will focus on Chapters 5-13 including: Temporary Construction, Equipment, and Storage, Utilities, Processes and Hazards, Safeguarding Construction and Alteration Operations, Safeguarding Demolition Operations, Safeguarding Roofing Operations, Safeguarding Underground Operations, Safeguarding Construction Operations for Tall Mass Timber Wood Structures, and Safeguarding Construction Operations for Large Wood Frame Structures.

This lecture will focus on some important programs that should be implemented including: what is a Hot Work Program and responsibilities, what is an Impairment Work Program and responsibilities, What is an Inspection Program and responsibilities, and some examples of a Stacking Diagram, Logs, Checklists, etc.

This lecture will review a DRAFT version of a Master Fire Prevention Program and associated templates.