Any construction activity involving hot works has the potential to cause a serious fire, therefore they should only be undertaken when all other options have been considered first.
Fire can be a particular hazard in refurbishment and maintenance work when there is a lot of dry timber or other flammable materials present.
Fire risk during school maintenance or building works
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This document is a signposting document that raises awareness of a school and contractor’s legal health and safety duties as they apply to the fire risks created by the contractor’s hot work activities.
The document includes links to helpful advice from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). HSE is the Regulatory Enforcing Authority.