Project Fire Risk Assessment Report By: App: Project Relevant legislation:

(Quarterly) Issued: Rev.  Federal Law No. 8 – Chapter 5 Article 92 ;

 DM Code of Construction Practice – Chapter 5;
Area:
 Regulation NO. 5 2009 Railways in the Emirate of Dubai (RED);
Assessment Date:
Report compiled by:  Railway Protection Code of Practice (RWPCOP);
Designation:  UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice – Chapter 12 (FLSCOP);
Next Assessment date:
 Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health Center – Code of Practise
(OSHAD – CoP)
RELEVANT COMMENTS FROM LAST FIRE
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FIRE AND EMERGENCY CONTROL MEASURES AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS IMPLEMENTED PROJECT CONTROLS FOR COMPLIANCE
LEGISLATION ASSESSMENT

 Fire risk assessment undertaken on site set up and maintained/amended as project FLSCOP Chapter
progresses; 12 Table 12.1
1. Site set up of
temporary offices and  A copy of the fire risk assessment is maintained by HSE personnel; RWPCOP
cabins  Separation distances between buildings under construction and construction-related Section 4.6.1 
structures, such as temporary offices, trailers, sheds, and other facilities for the
Incl. Fire risk DM Chapter 5.4
storage of tools and materials having combustible construction or contents;
assessment;
 No offices to be erected within the 70m Metro Protection Zone; OSHAD CoP 8.0 &
43.0

 Ensure equipment is used in accordance with MAS and adequately maintained;

 Ensure suitable extraction is in place in confined areas and equipment is suitably FLSCOP Chapter
maintained, extractors regularly maintained/cleaned; 12 Section 7
2. Use of Portable gas
heating or cutting  Ensure suitable fire- fighting equipment available nearby;
 Ensure use of Hot Works and Permits to Work as per section 5 and OSHAD CoP DM Chapters 5, 15 
equipment.
21.0 and CoP 28.0; OSHAD CoP 21.0,
(all areas)
 Ensure flashback arrestors fitted, hoses and connections sound and leak proof (as 28.0 & 49.0
per inspection regime);
 Gas cylinder storage detailed in Section 7 and OSHAD CoP 49.0;

 Portable electrical equipment to be tested every 6 months. Test stickers on appliances

for date of last testing;
 Ensure fixed/temporary installations are checked by a competent person monthly and FLSCOP Chapter
that this check is recorded and registered; 12 Section 14
3. Electrical equipment  Ensure that socket/DB outlets are not overloaded and connections are correct to
standards; DM Chapters 5.6,
(portable and fixed
 Correct rated fuses and breakers to be installed; 16 & 17
installation) 
 DB’s to be waterproof and mounted on metal frames if on site; OSHAD CoP 15.0
 All site supply cables to be armoured; (Electrical Safety)
 Install overhead cable frames where practicable in congested areas; and CoP 35.0
 Damaged equipment and cords shall be removed from service and quarantined until (Power Tools)
repaired or destroyed;
 Temporary lights shall not be suspended by their electrical cords unless such cords
and lights have been designed for that purpose;

 Elimination; Consider smoking ban within all project areas;

 Designate safe smoking areas for staff and contractors;
 Smoking shall be prohibited at or in the vicinity of hazardous operations or FLSCOP Chapter
4. Smoking prevention, combustible/flammable materials. “NO SMOKING” signs shall be posted in these 12 Section 5
controls and areas;
arrangements within  No smoking policy rigidly enforced and monitored; 
the Project  Provide receptacles for cigarette ends and other smoking materials; (Separate from DM Chapter 5.4,
other litter bins/receptacles.); 5.12
 Ensure Fire Extinguishers are present at smoking areas;
 Smoking areas at least 10m from combustibles, skips etc.;

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  Elimination; Consider undertaking Hot Works in safe area then transferring to work
area (welding, gas cutting etc.); FLSCOP Chapter
5. Hot Works activity  Ensure use of Hot Works and Permits to Work specific to the task; 12 Section 7
controls  Ensure Welding transformers are adequately earthed, all equipment inspected and to
DM Chapters 5.4,
(Grinding, Welding, standard;
14 
Cutting etc.)  Ensure all flammable materials are removed from area prior to undertaking work;
 Ensure spark barriers and blankets are used where practicable; Serco HSQE 2.16.7
 Min. 30min Fire Watch maintained after completion of task; OSHAD CoP 21.0,
 In-date Fire Extinguisher in place at all times; 28.0 & 49.0
 Equipment checked, Flash-back preventers in place, correct gauges etc.;
 Special PTW required for works in Metro Protection Zone corridor;

 Ensure good general housekeeping maintained throughout project;

 Arrangements for disposal of waste shall be adequate to prevent a build-up, especially
in high risk areas;
 Accumulations of combustible waste material, dust, and debris shall be removed from
the structure or building and its immediate vicinity at the end of each work shift or more FLSCOP Chapter
frequently as necessary for safe operations; 12 Section 7;
6. Waste disposal:
Combustible materials  Prevent unauthorised access to combustible materials; RWPCOP
controlled and disposed  Ensure generators, electrical switch rooms, etc. are clear of combustible materials; Section 4.6.
of correctly.  Adhere to approved Waste Management Plan;
DM Chapter 5.7,
 Combustible construction materials shall be stored a minimum of 6m from buildings or
5.10
structures under construction;
(E.g. paper, cardboard
 Wherever possible: Serco HSQE 4.5
plastics or wood.)
 Waste skips stored 10 metres from buildings and plant.
OSHAD CoP 54.0
 Metal wheel bins at least 6 metres.
 Plastic wheel bins at least 10 metres.
 Consider secure storage particularly where there is a risk of arson;
 Do not store loose combustible waste close to work areas or 6 metres of buildings;
 No burning of waste or wood allowed on site;

 All flammable gases to be stored in mesh cages in the open air where practicable,
away from office buildings;
 Storage areas shall be kept free of weeds and extraneous combustible material;
 No smoking and warning signage displayed in prominent positions (see section 4); FLSCOP Chapter
 Full and Empty cylinders stored separately, clearly marked; 12 Sections 8 and
 Combustible materials shall be kept a minimum of 3m from gas containers; 11
7. Storage of Flammable
 Cylinders stored away from sources of ignition;
Gas within the project RWPCOP
 Cylinders stored and transported upright by suitable trolleys; 
(Acetylene, propane, Section 4.6.1
butane, LPG etc.)  Cylinder connection guards must be place and not removed;
 Cylinders shall not be placed near elevators, unprotected platform edges or other DM Chapter 5
areas where they drop more than 0.6m; OSHAD CoP 49.0
 Cylinders shall not be placed in areas where they may be damaged by falling objects;
 When cylinders are not in use, valve protective caps shall be in place;
 Ropes, chains or slings shall not be used to suspend gas cylinders, unless the cylinder
was manufactured with appropriate lifting attachments;

8. Flammable or highly  Elimination; Avoid use of flammable materials and substances, by replacing with non- FLSCOP Chapter
flammable materials or 12 Section 8 
flammable materials;
substances on site and  Reduce levels to the minimum required for the undertaking of the task, stored in DM Chapter 7
point of use. correct receptacles;
(e.g. solvents, paints, RWPCOP
 Ensure flammable substances are handled, transported, stored and used properly, as
adhesives, aerosols etc.) Section 4.6.1
per manufacturers specifications; (specific risk assessment undertaken with MSDS);
 Store highly flammable substances in fire resistant, ventilated stores or cabinets and OSHAD CoP 1.0
away from ignition sources. Do not store in plant rooms (e.g. electrical switch rooms,
boiler rooms);
 Ensure use of flammable substances in confined spaces is controlled and under the
ATC Permit to Work;
 At least one portable fire extinguisher (10 pound ABC type or 20-B type) shall be
located no less than 10 feet (3m) and no more than 50 feet (15m) from the flammable
liquids storage area;

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9. Steps to reduce the
potential sources of
oxygen to a fire.
10. Any operations (or
proposed) that may affect
the Fire risk assessment
11. Clear access to
electrical components
and equipment.
12. Suspended ceilings
within temporary
buildings
(Offices, cabins etc.)
13. Alterations to structure
and installations
designed to prevent fire
spread
14. Arson Prevention
(including security)
15. Smoke/heat detectors
installed in high risk
areas
16. Fire call points (break
glass) installation.
17. Audible/visual fire
alarms.
 Discharge devices shall not cause an internal pressure on the container. Individual
containers shall not be interconnected and shall be kept closed when not in use;

 Close all windows, doors and other openings not required for ventilation and safe
operation of equipment (e.g. gas fired equipment) particularly out of working hours;
 Do not store oxidising materials near to any heat source or flammable materials.
(Check COSHH assessments and/or product data to identify oxidising materials.);
 Ensure changes to exit routes, doors, exits, etc. are considered and amended before
undertaking; 
 Alterations to buildings can have adverse effects on risk assessments, review as
required;
 Ensure plant rooms are free of obstructions, allowing unrestricted access to FLSCOP Chapter
equipment (fuse boxes, switchgear) in the event of emergency situations; 12 Section 14
 Storage of materials near to electrical switchgear (fuse boxes, switchgear, etc.) must 
be avoided; OSHAD CoP 15.0
 Areas with suspended ceilings must be separated from escape routes (corridors,
stairways) with fire resisting partitions. Fire-resisting partitions must continue to the
main structure of the building (i.e. no gap in the ceiling void through which fire could
spread); OSHAD CoP 43.0

 If services (e.g. electric cables) are present in the void, fire detection equipment
required in the void and on the suspended ceiling. Fire detection in both areas may
also be required where there is a deep ceiling void.
 Ensure any work taken place which may have made holes in walls or damaged any
fire resistant wall/ceiling linings is repaired to standards;
 When area separation walls are required, the construction shall be completed (with all FLSCOP Chapter
opening protected) immediately after the building is sufficiently weather-protected at 12 Section 15 
the location of the wall(s).
 Ensure site security personnel are deployed to minimise risk of unauthorised access
(reducing potential for arson); FLSCOP Chapter
 Ensure constant supervision in place where a risk of arson exists; 12 Section 5
 Offices to be locked if possible out of work hours;
 Security to undertake random walk rounds on nightshift;
 Installation in ‘high risk’ areas and unoccupied areas e.g. storage rooms, offices, FLSCOP Chapter
basements, plant rooms, etc.; 12 Section 15.1
 Ensure a competent engineer carries out regular back-up power supply checks if
available; DM Chapter 5 
 Ensure competent engineer services detectors in temporary buildings at least OSHAD CoP 43.0
annually;
 Install Fire alarms at earliest opportunity within site offices to ensure adequate fire
warning; FLSCOP Chapter

 Ensure a competent person undertakes regular checks and the results are 12 Section 15.9
documented;
 All the required Fire Alarm, Communication, Fire Fighting and Fire Extinguishing
Systems are installed, tested and maintained according to applicable NFPA
regulations to ensure the readiness and operability of the systems;
 In noisy areas on site or inside buildings (where audible signals may not be heard) FLSCOP Chapter
additional alarms may be necessary. ATC staff must be instructed in their use and 12 Sections 5, 15.9
form part of the Fire Evacuation drills;

 Test fire alarm system regularly at a set time. Ensure clearly audible under normal
working conditions. Complete a record of test; DM Chapter 5
 Ensure competent engineer services alarm system in temporary site offices every 6
months. Complete a record of services;
 Audible alarms such as air horns to be used in site work areas;
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  Ensure that at least one fire drill is undertaken every 3 months for site areas or as
required due to project progression. To include offices and work areas;
18. Frequency and
 Fire drills shall be formally reviewed to identify problems encountered and any further DM Chapter 5.4 
adequacy of fire drills.
actions required. Documented;
(E.g. lack of staff awareness, unable to hear alarm in certain areas.)
19. Established escape  Evacuation routes shall be short enough to enable all site personnel to get to the
routes FLSCOP Chapter
designated muster point as soon as possible;
12 Section 18
(I.e. a place beyond the  Multiple escape routes shall be considered when establishing offices and site cabins at
building/area in which a site set up; DM Chapter 5.4
person is no longer in 
 If there is only one means of escape (e.g. one staircase from floor under construction or OSHAD CoP 8.0
danger.) basement) personnel shall be able to reach a final exit door, within one minute; and CoP 43.0
 Ensure adequate directional signage is implemented and communicated to staff;

 Exit doorways or routes should ideally be at least 750 mm wide when up to 40 people
per minute expected to use exit route. No less than 1 metre wide when up to 80 are
expected. Increase of 75mm for each additional group of 15 people; FLSCOP Chapter
20. Width of emergency
12 Section 18
exits, both fixed and  Corridors must be a minimum of 1 metre wide within temporary offices;
temporary  Stairways should generally be a minimum of 1 metre wide. May need to be wider OSHAD CoP 8.0 
dependant on the number of people who are likely to use it, to form part of emergency
plan and assessment;

 Changes in level, steps or other hazards on escape routes that are not obvious shall be
marked to make them conspicuous; FLSCOP Chapter
 Escape routes must be kept free of waste, materials, trip hazards and remain unlocked 12 Sections 18,19
21. Escape routes within at all times;
 If remedial work dictates the closure of an evacuation route then another must be DM Chapter 5.4
buildings and site
locations and assembly established before closure and be suitably communicated to personnel; Serco HSQE 2.16 
points  Sub-contractor offices to be included in assessment if present;
OSHAD CoP 8.0
 Emergency exits must be shown on plans posted around the offices and work areas as
and CoP 43.0
applicable;
 Designated assembly points established and communicated;

22. Lighting to Emergency
escape routes.
 All escape routes shall be sufficiently illuminated for site personnel to evacuate safely;
 Emergency escape lights are required if areas of the workplace are without natural
daylight or are used at nightshift;
 Emergency lighting shall function not only in a complete failure of normal lighting, but FLSCOP Chapter
also on a localised failure that would present a hazard to personnel; 12 Section 18
 Emergency lighting shall cover escape routes and be sited to cover specific areas. E.g.
intersections of corridors, each exit door, flights of stairs, near fire alarm call points, fire DM Chapter 5.4 
exit signs, and changes in floor level, near fire-fighting equipment, outside each final OSHAD CoP 8.0
exit;
Competent person shall check the operation of emergency lighting units at least monthly.
Ensure record of check produced;
A competent engineer shall test emergency lighting system. Ensure record of test made.

 Ensure fire exit doors are clearly marked. See ‘Means of Escape and Escape Times’
section above FLSCOP Chapter
 Ensure fire exit signs, final fire exit signs and directional fire exit signs are indicated with 12 Sections 3,17;
a green ‘safe condition’ pictogram/graphic symbol (the ‘running person’ symbol). Text
only signs are no longer acceptable. FL No. 8
23. Emergency signage. Chapter V, 
 Ensure temporary signs stating ‘lifts must not be used in the event of a fire’ are posted Article 92.
outside all lifts;
DM Chapter 5.4
 Ensure signs in positions where they can be clearly visible.
 Ensure all fire signs conspicuous (not covered or painted over, etc.)

 Ensure extinguishers are appropriate to the application, CO2, Water, Dry Powder etc.; FLSCOP Chapter
24. Adequacy and 12 Sections 5, 15.5
numbers of fire  Ensure extinguishers are fixed near exit doors and at appropriate heights. (Handle of
extinguisher, correct for large extinguishers – 1 metre from floor. Handle of small hand held extinguisher– DM-Chapter 5.5
use and application approx. 1.5 metres from floor.);
OSHAD CoP 43.0
 Ensure that fire extinguishers, hose reels, etc. are conspicuous (not blocked, obscured,

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25. Fuel storage and
refuelling of site vehicles
and plant
26. Hydrant/fire points and
hose reels.
(Including hose
attachment points for
the civil defence.)
27. Fire sprinkler systems
28. Standpipe Installations
(If required by Authority
having jurisdiction)
etc.). Directional arrows and fire-fighting equipment signs must be displayed where
equipment is hidden from direct view;
 Regular inspection of fire extinguishers undertaken and recorded;
 Use of extinguisher training undertaken;
 All fuel storage bunds (110% of capacity);

 No smoking and prohibitive signage around fuel storage area; FLSCOP Chapter
 Ensure Fire extinguishers present; 12 Section 8.1
 Delivery hoses subject to inspection regime; DM-Chapter 5.7
 Spillage kits available in areas;
RWPCOP
 No storage of fuels (generator fill etc.) in any receptacle other than specifically
designed; Section 4.6.1
 No fuel storage in Metro Protection Zone;
 Ensure risers are tested as required by the civil defence;
 Free access from the street to fire hydrants and to outside connections for standpipes,
sprinklers, or other fire extinguishing equipment, whether permanent or temporary,
shall be provided and maintained at all times;
 Protective pedestrian walkways shall not be constructed so that they impede access to
hydrants; FLSCOP Chapter
 No material or construction shall interfere with access to hydrants, Siamese 12 Section 15.2
connections, or fire extinguishing equipment;
 Ensure test record maintained; DM-Chapter 5.2

 Dry and wet risers must be labelled ‘dry riser’ or ‘wet riser’ as appropriate (red ‘fire- RWPCOP
fighting equipment’ safety signs); Section 4.6.1
 A water supply for fire protection, either temporary or permanent, shall be made
OSHAD CoP 43.0
available as soon as combustible material accumulates;
 Hose reels, both temporary and permanent must be inspected monthly by a Fire
Officer. Records of inspection kept;
 If temporary, water supply must be sufficient and maintained. Fire pumps must be
inspected and maintained;
 Installed but unpressurized hoses will be clearly marked “Not in Use’;
 Where automatic Fire Sprinkler systems are required to be installed in new buildings,
the system shall be placed in service as soon as possible;
 Immediately upon the completion of sprinkler pipe installation on each floor level, the FLSCOP Chapter
piping shall be hydrostatically tested and inspected. After inspection approval from the 12 Section 15.7
Civil Defence, each floor level of sprinkler piping shall be connected to the system 
DM-Chapter 5
supply riser and placed into service;
 Where sprinklers are required for safety to life, the building shall not be occupied until OSHAD CoP 43.0
the sprinkler installation has been entirely completed and tested so that the protection
is not susceptible to frequent impairment caused by testing and correction;
 Where required in buildings under construction, a standpipe system, either temporary
or permanent in nature, shall be installed;
 The standpipes shall be provided with conspicuously marked and readily accessible
Civil Defence connections on the outside of the building at the street level and shall
have at least one standard hose outlet at each floor;
 The pipe sizes, hose valves, hose, water supply, and other details for new construction
shall be in accordance with engineering judgment for adequate Fire-fighting; FLSCOP Chapter 
12 Section 15.4
 The standpipes shall be securely supported and restrained at each alternate floor;
 At least one approved hose valve for attaching Civil Defence hose shall be provided at
each intermediate landing or floor level in the exit stairway;
 Valves shall be kept closed at all times and guarded against mechanical injury.
 Temporary standpipes shall remain in service until the permanent standpipe
installation is complete;
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29. Fire blankets.
30. Fire and Emergency
plan and Drills
31. Personnel training
and/or instruction on
evacuation
arrangements.
32. Civil Defence access
and parking
33. Underground Services
34. Specialist training in the
event of an emergency.
Any Additional Information
or comments:
Signed: HSE Manager
 Light duty blankets - small fires in containers of cooking oils or fats and fires involving
clothing to be used where canteens are introduced;
 Heavy duty blankets - industrial use to be used for site hot works;
 Tabs on fire blankets should be approximately 1.5 metres from the floor; 
 Ensure relevant staff received instruction on the correct use of fire blankets;
 Ensure there is a plan for raising the alarm, calling the Civil Defence and assembly FLSCOP Chpt. 12
point locations; Sect 3, 16, 19, 26
 Ensure fire action notices are in place and up to date. In general, fire action notices
RWPCOP
shall be posted next to all fire alarm call points.
Section 4.5.10 
 Ensure visitors, contractors and members of the public (if applicable) are considered
as part of the plan. DM Chapter 5.4
 Fire drills shall be formally reviewed to identify problems encountered and any further RED Article (19)
actions required.
OSHAD CoP 53.0
 Fire plan reviewed as required during the project timescale;
 Agreed evacuation procedures shall be displayed and communicated to staff.
Procedures must be clear and understandable in languages as required. FLSCOP Chapter
 Ensure new employees receive instruction on the action to take in event of a fire on 12 Sections 5.3,

Induction. 26.1
 Ensure existing employees receive annual refresher training and/or instruction on what DM Chapter 5.4
to do in the event of a fire. E.g. through team meetings.
 All construction sites shall be accessible by Civil Defence apparatus by means of
roadways having an all-weather driving surface of not less than 20 feet (6.1m) of
unobstructed width;
 The roads shall have the ability to withstand the live loads of fire apparatus and have a
FLSCOP Chapter
minimum 4.5m of vertical clearance; All site entrances 24/7
12 Section 17 
 The required width of access roadways shall not be obstructed in any manner, watchmen
including obstruction by parked vehicles; DM Chapter 5.4
 Signs or other appropriate notices, or both, prohibiting obstruction shall be
implemented and shall be maintained;
 The access roadway shall be extended to within 46 m of all portions of the exterior
walls of the first story of any building;
 The location of underground services (electrical, telecoms etc.) to be clearly marked
around temporary offices, any permanent sub-stations within project footprint etc.; FLSCOP Chapter 
 All excavations around temporary offices and other buildings shall be undertaken 12 Section 25
under the ATC PTW system, including CAT scan;
 Ensure an adequate number of personnel are trained to assist in an emergency Fire warden training ongoing
(including additional numbers to cover sickness, leave, etc.). E.g. fire wardens, aiding including refresher.
people with mobility impairments, etc.
 Ensure fire wardens in place and are they fully trained in their duties and FLSCOP Chapter
responsibilities; 12 Section 5.3 
 Ensure that outside contractors and visitors receive necessary fire safety information OSHAD Element 6
(e.g. how to raise the alarm, location of exits, etc.)
 Ensure an adequate number of personnel are trained to use extinguishers, hose reels
and/or fire blankets. (See Guidance and Information Sheet for information on fire
extinguishers and training.)
Date:
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Signed: Project Manager Date:

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