Fire Prevention Plan
Fire hazard identification, flammable storage, hot work permits, extinguisher requirements.
What this document is
This document is a written fire prevention plan that identifies workplace fire hazards and specifies the measures employers must take to prevent fires. It serves as a central reference for employees on how to handle flammable materials, hot work, and fire response on construction sites.
The regulation that requires it
29 CFR 1910.39 requires employers to have a fire prevention plan that includes a list of workplace fire hazards, housekeeping procedures, maintenance of fire equipment, and employee training. In construction, 29 CFR 1926.24 states that the employer must develop and maintain a fire protection program to inform employees of the fire hazards to which they are exposed. The rule actually requires the plan to be written, available for employee review, and kept up to date.
Who needs it
General contractors, subcontractors, and trades that perform welding, cutting, roofing, or use flammable liquids need this plan. It applies to all employers covered by federal OSHA or Cal/OSHA. California contractors must comply with these requirements under Title 8 CCR when they align with the federal standards.
What happens without it
OSHA and Cal/OSHA can issue serious citations during inspections when a required written fire prevention plan is missing. Current penalty ranges for serious violations typically fall between $15,625 and $156,259 per violation depending on severity and employer size. Willful violations carry significantly higher penalties. Multi-employer worksites increase the risk of citations to the controlling contractor as well as subcontractors.
What's included in the generated document
- List of major fire hazards on the jobsite
- Procedures for handling and storing flammable and combustible materials
- Requirements and procedures for hot work permits
- Maintenance and inspection of portable fire extinguishers
- Employee training and emergency notification procedures
How to implement it at your company
- Talk to Guy first. Describe your operation, trade, and location — Guy draws from 300,000+ verified OSHA and state regulatory citations to build a compliance plan specific to your company. Your answers shape every section of the document you receive. Takes about 10 minutes.
- Review the plan and edit the site-specific hazard information to match your current jobsite conditions.
- Distribute copies to supervisors and make the plan available to all employees.
- Train employees on the plan contents, especially hot work and flammable storage rules.
- Post the plan at the jobsite and keep it with other safety documentation.
- Review and update the plan whenever site conditions or operations change.