New amendment to the tenth edition of the Joint Code of Practice for Fire Prevention on Construction Sites
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- Jul 2
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In January 2023, specific sections were revised as part of what became known as Amendment 1:
4. Definitions used in this Code
6. Construction phase
13. Temporary buildings and temporary accommodation
20. Electric vehicle charging
23. High rise construction sites
24. Large timber frame structures
In May 2025, changes were implemented to Section 13 of the Code, and these revisions represent the following updates:
Amendment 2:
Temporary buildings and temporary accommodation
13.3 Wording and requirement clarified.
13.3(a) Revised to address requirements in circumstances where temporary buildings are sited above the site or highway.
13.3(b) New clause introduced referencing LPCB LPS 1195 (full scale cabin/module testing) as an alternative option to existing requirement to testing elements individually.
13.3(e) Removed as redundant.
13.3(f) Revised to offer an alternative approach to the provision of automatic self-closing devices on doors and windows in certain circumstances. References to shutters also added.
13.3 Penultimate paragraph drawn into lettered list at (k).
13.6 Revised to address the specific fire resistance requirements of supporting members when temporary buildings are stacked.
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