A contractor must, in addition to compliance with the Environmental Regulations for Workplaces, 1987, ensure that—
| (a) | all appropriate measures are taken to avoid the risk of fire; |
| (b) | sufficient and suitable storage is provided for flammable liquids, solids and gases; |
| (c) | smoking is prohibited and notices in this regard are prominently displayed in all places containing readily combustible or flammable materials; |
| (d) | in confined spaces and other places in which flammable gases, vapours or dust can cause danger— |
| (i) | only suitably protected electrical installations and equipment, including portable lights, are used; |
| (ii) | there are no flames or similar means of ignition; |
| (iii) | there are conspicuous notices prohibiting smoking; |
| (iv) | oily rags, waste and other substances liable to ignite are without delay removed to a safe place; and |
| (v) | adequate ventilation is provided; |
| (e) | combustible materials do not accumulate on the construction site; |
| (f) | welding, flame cutting and other hot work are done only after appropriate precautions have been taken to reduce the risk of fire; |
| (g) | suitable and sufficient fire-extinguishing equipment is placed at strategic locations or as may be recommended by the Fire Chief or local authority concerned, and that such equipment is maintained in a good working order; |
| (h) | the fire equipment contemplated in paragraph (g) is inspected by a competent person, who has been appointed in writing for that purpose, in the manner indicated by the manufacturer thereof; |
| (i) | a sufficient number of workers are trained in the use of fire-extinguishing equipment; |
| (j) | where appropriate, suitable visual signs are provided to clearly indicate the escape routes in the case of a fire; |
| (k) | the means of escape is kept clear at all times; |
| (l) | there is an effective evacuation plan providing for all— |
| (i) | persons to be evacuated speedily without panic; |
| (ii) | persons to be accounted for; and |
| (iii) | plant and processes to be shut down; and |
| (m) | a siren is installed and sounded in the event of a fire. |
