The document is a comprehensive fire prevention checklist to be completed weekly, detailing essential safety measures and equipment required on construction sites. It covers a wide range of areas including fire protection equipment availability, hot work management, storage safety, personnel training, and emergency response protocols. Compliance with local fire safety regulations and standards is emphasized throughout the checklist.

1. FIRE PREVENTION CHECKLIST
(To be completed on Weekly basis)
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Form # HSEQ-FPC (Rev 2 - Mar 23)
SR. TITLE YES NO N/A Comments
1 FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
1.1
Are adequate fire-fighting equipment and sufficient
extinguishing agents available and operative at all
times?
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1.2
Have workers been oriented on their correct use
and operation?
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1.3
Are portable fire extinguishers of sufficient capacity
(at least 20 lbs.) and type available and strategically
positioned near hazardous work such that the travel
distance to the nearest unit is no greater than 15
meters?
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1.4
Are regular checks undertaken to make sure that
the equipment is not missing or damaged?
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1.5
Is a fully operational yard hydrant/Fire Hose reel
system available prior to start of construction
(excluding foundation work) and during the entire
construction period?
Where street hydrants are not available, are
temporary hydrants provided?
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1.6
Is a waterline extended as soon as possible behind
construction to supplement the Fire Extinguishers
placed throughout the construction area?
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1.7
Are permanent standpipes extended as close as
possible behind construction to allow use in case of
fire?
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1.8
Are fully operative standpipes (wet risers) installed
up to one level below the highest current work level
and are sealed by temporary end caps?
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1.9
(The following is a less stringent alternative to Item
8 above)
Where construction involves buildings more than 23
meters high, are fully operative standpipes (wet
risers) available not less than
3 levels below the highest level under construction.
Where the provision of wet risers does not impede
structural work, are they provided to the level
below the highest level under construction?
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1.10
Are the cabinets containing hose reels and portable
fire extinguishers inspected at regular intervals but
at least twice a week by competent persons?
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1.11
Are hydrants and standpipes including fire water
supply system designed and installed in compliance
with UAE Fire and Life safety COP and according to
the relevant internationally recognized codes and
standards, e.g., NFPA, FM, etc.?
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1.12
Is the fire water supply at the site available at
the required volume and pressure?
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1.13
Is storage of any material within 3 meters of fire
hydrants/Fire Hose reels strictly prohibited? Is
access to the outlets unobstructed?
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2 COMPARTEMENTATION / SEGMENTATION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
2.1
Are fire compartments as required by local
regulations installed as soon as possible after the
removal of formwork?
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2.2
Are openings for lift shafts, service ducts and other
voids provisionally closed as soon as possible but
not later than at the commencement of fit-out
work?
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3
FIRE PREVENTION : HOT WORK
MANAGEMENT
YES NO N/A COMMENTS
3.1
Is a “permit to work” system being implemented for
all parties engaged in “hot work” of any kind such as
but not limited to
– grinding, cutting or welding operations,
– use of blow lamps and torches,
– application of hot bitumen
or any other heat-producing operation ?
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3.2
Are flammable materials protected from sparks
during welding or burning operations?
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3.3
Is “Hot work” carried out only in the presence of at
least one worker equipped with a fire extinguisher
of the 20-lb ABC-type variety and trained in fire-
fighting?
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3.4
Is the area of any “hot work” examined one hour
after the work has finished?
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4
FIRE PREVENTION- CONTROL OF
COMBUSTABLE / FLAMABLE MATERIALS IN
WORK AREA , HOUSEKEEPING
YES NO N/A COMMENTS
4.1 Is waste material removed regularly?   
4.2
Are all floors undergoing fit-out cleared of
combustible waste at the end of each working day?
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4.3
Is waste put in safe, secure place awaiting collection
(i.e. not accessible to the public)?
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4.4
Are work areas policed on a regular basis (minimum
daily) to prevent accumulation of materials?
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4.5
Is the amount of flammable liquid available at the
work area limited to no more than will be needed
during the day, or to some other smaller amount
designated by the fire marshal or by regulations
and, when not needed, returned to safe storage?
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4.6 Are solid fuels not permitted for use in the project?   
4.7
Are gas cylinder valves kept closed unless gas is
being used?
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4.8
Are drip trays provided and cleaned on regular
basis?
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4.9
Are oil leaks and drips absorbed with mineral
absorbents, i.e., not sawdust, etc.
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4.10
Are cleaning materials provided so that spillages of
flammable/combustible liquids are quickly cleared
from the workplace?
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4.11
Are oxygen and acetylene hoses protected from
damage or kinking while in use?
Are workers aware of the danger that a flashback
could ignite the hose?
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4.12 Are engine exhaust pipes kept clear of flammables?   
4.13
Are gasoline tanks and cans bonded together while
gasoline is being transferred in order to avoid the
possibility that vapors may be ignited by static
electric sparks?
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4.14
Is the use of gasoline for any purpose other than a
fuel for internal combustion engines strictly
prohibited?
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4.15
Are suitable solvents or waterless cleaning pastes
provided where men need them, so they will not be
tempted to use gasoline?
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5 FIRE PREVENTION –STORAGE AREAS YES NO N/A COMMENTS
5.1 Are there any client supplied items on the project?   
5.2
Do any of the client supplied items have
combustible packaging?
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5.3
Was client supplied material checked upon
receiving?
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5.4
Was an identified area for client supplied material
advised to the delivery and site teams?
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5.5
Has the Engineer been advised on the dangers
posed by the client supplied material and the
required actions?
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5.6
Are storage areas separated from the rest of the
property under construction/erection by fire-
proof/resistant walls and doors?
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5.7
Are All Material used for temporary site offices shall
be made of non-combustible material?
Material shall comply with NFPA 501 Standard on
Manufactured housing.
The interior finish walls, columns, and partitions
shall not have a flame spread index exceeding 200.
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5.8
Is storage of material for the construction or
erection subdivided into storage units?
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5.9
Are individual storage units separated by at least 50
m apart or by fire-proof walls?
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5.10
Are all flammable material and especially all
flammable liquids and gases stored at a sufficiently
large distance from the property under construction
or erection and any hot work?
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5.11
Is access to storage areas restricted to authorized
personnel only?
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5.12
Are storage areas inspected for fire hazards at the
end of the working day?
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5.13
Are there clear spaces around shelving and stacks of
stored materials and are adequate gangways
provided between them?
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5.14
Are stacks and storage kept clear of light fittings and
hot service pipes?
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5.15
Are stacks and shelving stable and unlikely to
collapse quickly should a fire start?
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5.16
Are combustible materials stored in the right place
and excessive quantities in work areas avoided?
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5.17
Are all stocks of flammable liquids kept in
purpose-built flammable storage liquid stores?
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5.18 Is the flammable liquid store kept clean and tidy?   
5.19
Are flammable liquids kept away from all possible
sources of ignition?
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5.20
Are all fuel and solvent containers placed on drip
trays and stored in approved containers strictly
according to the relevant national codes and
regulations?
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5.21
Are any flammable gas cylinders stored safely,
ideally in an external fenced compound at least 2
meters from the property under construction or
boundary fences?
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5.22 Is the area used only to store cylinders?   
5.23
Are acetylene and fuel gas cylinders separate
from oxygen cylinders during storage by a minimum
of (9.15 meters) or by a non-combustible barrier at
least (1.5 meters) high with fire resistant rating of at
least 1/hour (ANSI Z49.1-1967).
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5.24
Are oxygen and acetylene cylinders in use firmly
secured on a special carrier intended for this
purpose, with an attached fire extinguisher?
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5.25
Are empty cylinders treated in the same way but
kept separate and marked “Empty”
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5.26
Are warning notices, prohibiting smoking and naked
lights prominently displayed?
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5.27
Are cylinders stored with their valves uppermost
and with safety caps?
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6
FIRE PREVENTION- CONTROL OF HEAT
AND IGNITION SOURCE
YES NO N/A COMMENTS
6.1
Is a ‘No smoking’ policy in force other than in
specially designated and protected smoking areas
external to buildings and storage areas?
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6.2
Are the dedicated smoking areas provided
with portable firefighting equipment and self-
extinguishing bins?
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6.3
Are ashtrays / containers emptied at least once a
day, or more often if needed?
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6.4
Are suitable spark-reducing tools provided for use in
places where there may be flammable vapors?
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6.5
Are combustible materials and waste kept at a safe
distance from appliances?
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6.6
Are there restrictions on the use of portable
appliances / electric equipment?
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6.7
Do all construction machinery and plant receive
regular routine maintenance?
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6.8 Is the lubrication of moving parts adequate?   
6.9
Are motors and moving parts of machinery kept
clean to prevent overheating?
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6.10
Are vents on motors kept free of blockages to
ensure air-cooling and circulation?
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6.11
Are there no machinery and/or motors left running
during non- working hours?
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6.12 Are open fires not allowed?   
6.13
Are competent electricians available to install
temporary wiring and to make any changes that are
needed? Are untrained men prohibited from making
changes or extensions?
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6.14
Is a ground fault current interrupter system or an
approved grounding system in use?
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6.15
Is electrical equipment in good conditions? Are
extension cords regularly inspected and protected
from damage in service? Are conductors large
enough to carry the current without overheating?
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6.16
Are all connections made by using
appropriate plugs, receptacles, or enclosures? Is
the use of makeshift connections, bare wires, or
damaged cables not allowed?
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7 PERSONEL / HUMAN ELEMENT YES NO N/A COMMENTS
7.1
Are construction personnel oriented on fire
protection and prevention matters including but not
limited to:
A. Proper handling, storage, and disposal of
combustible material, liquids, gases and wastes
B. Activities which can create fire hazards
C. Behaviors and practices that contribute to fire
safety
D. Type, size, number, condition and location of fire
extinguishers, fire-fighting equipment
E. Proper use and maintenance of fire-fighting
equipment
F. General housekeeping
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G. Emergency procedures
7.2
Are disciplinary measures imposed on those who
use fire protection equipment other than for its
intended purpose?
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7.3
After an automatic sprinkler system has been put in
operation or a fire alarm system has been
energized, are they checked frequently to detect
tampering? Have all fires been thoroughly
investigated, regardless of whether serious damage
to property or injury were involved, particularly
those of suspicious origin?
Are proper administrative systems and records kept
on all aspects of fire safety?
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8 FIRE DETECTION ALARM AND RESPONSE YES NO N/A COMMENTS
8.1 Is a Site Safety Coordinator appointed?   
8.2
Is there a Fire Safety Plan and is this being
implemented, tested and updated regularly?
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8.3
Are all personnel aware of the contents of the Site
Fire Safety Plan and receive training in the use of
the fire-fighting facilities?
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8.4
Are the contractor’s personnel trained in fire-
fighting and are fire- fighting drills carried out
weekly?
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8.5
Is the nearest fire brigade familiar with the site and
is immediate access maintained for it at all times?
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8.6 Is there a reliable fire alarm system in place?   
8.7
Is the fire alarm system connected to a monitoring
center manned 24/7 and with direct communication
link with the nearest fire brigade?
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8.8
Is the fire alarm tested weekly and maintained on a
regular basis?
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8.9
Is there a procedure for contacting the fire brigade
during the working day and when the worksite is
closed?
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8.10 Is there a fire watch?   
8.11
In case of fire, is someone responsible for calling to
report the fire immediately, even though it is
anticipated that workers can get it under control
themselves?
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8.12
Are the offices/Temporary structures are
constructed with Fire rated Material as per the UAE
Life and Fire safety COP?
Are All Material used for temporary site offices shall
be made of non-combustible material?
Is the used Material comply with NFPA 501 Standard
on Manufactured housing?
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8.13 Are the offices are certified by civil defence?   

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9 SITE SECURITY / ACCESS CONTROL YES NO N/A COMMENTS
9.1 Is the site fenced off and access controlled?   
9.2
Is every point of entry to the site and buildings
secured against intruders?
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9.3
At the end of the working day are all doors,
windows and gates locked and secure where
applicable?
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9.4
Are internal fire-resisting doors kept closed at all
times when not in use?
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9.5
Are the grounds surrounding the construction site
kept clear of combustible waste materials and
vegetation?
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10
IN THE EVENT OF FIRE – DAMAGE
CONTROL
YES NO N/A COMMENTS
10.1
Is it possible to store goods clear of the floor to
prevent water damage?
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10.2
Are adequate drains provided, and are they kept
clear of blockages by regular inspection and
cleaning?
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10.3
Have contingency plans been drawn up to reduce
work interruption should a fire occur?
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10.4
Are duplicate copies of contingency plans, records,
back-up discs and documents kept safely in another
building?
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Notes:
1. Ensure full compliance with UAE fire and life safety code of practice 2017 – Civil defense
(Chapter 12 Fire and Safety Codes during Construction and Maintenance) & Construction Site
Fire Prevention and Protection Plan, and Combustible Materials Management and any new
update revision and requirements
Audited by: Reviewed by:
Project HSE Manager Project Director / Project Manager
Date: