General requirements.
1926.150(a)(1)
The employer shall be responsible for the development of a fire protection program to be followed throughout all phases of the construction and demolition work, and he shall provide for the firefighting equipment as specified in this subpart. As fire hazards occur, there shall be no delay in providing the necessary equipment.
1926.150(a)(2)
Access to all available firefighting equipment shall be maintained at all times.
1926.150(a)(3)
All firefighting equipment, provided by the employer, shall be conspicuously located.
1926.150(a)(4)
All firefighting equipment shall be periodically inspected and maintained in operating condition. Defective equipment shall be immediately replaced.
1926.150(a)(5)
As warranted by the project, the employer shall provide a trained and equipped firefighting organization (Fire Brigade) to assure adequate protection to life.
1926.150(b)
Water supply.
1926.150(b)(1)
A temporary or permanent water supply, of sufficient volume, duration, and pressure, required to properly operate the firefighting equipment shall be made available as soon as combustible materials accumulate.
1926.150(b)(2)
Where underground water mains are to be provided, they shall be installed, completed, and made available for use as soon as practicable.
Firefighting Equipment
All firefighting equipment will be periodically inspected and maintained in operating condition. Defective equipment will be immediately replaced and removed from service.
1. Access to all available firefighting equipment shall be always maintained.
2. All firefighting equipment will be conspicuously located.
Fire Notification Systems
An alarm system, e.g., telephone system, siren, etc., shall be established so all employees on the job site and the local fire department can be alerted for an emergency. The alarm code and reporting instructions will be conspicuously posted at phones and at employee entrances.
Pull. Aim. Squeeze. Sweep
