Fire caused by hot works

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Fire caused by hot works

Fire caused by hot works

Hot work is usually defined as any open flame, spark or heat producing activity and is typically associated with cutting, welding, grinding and brazing operations as part of maintenance or construction works.

Hot work can generate sparks, molten material and other ignition sources well away from the area of work. In addition, conducted heat can cause ignition of combustible materials both locally and remotely. Ideally hot work should not be carried out and alternative methods of work should be investigated.

Hot work has been recognised as a significant fire risk for many years. Despite this, loss statistics show us that it continues to be a major cause of loss within industrial and commercial facilities, particularly during maintenance periods and construction projects. It is essential that all hot work activities are properly managed.

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Please Note: Every care was taken to ensure the information in this article was correct at the time of publication. Any written guidance provided does not replace the reader’s professional judgement and any construction project should comply with the relevant Building Regulations or applicable technical standards. However, for the most up to date LABC Warranty technical guidance please refer to your Risk Management Surveyor and the latest version of the LABC Warranty Technical Manual.

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