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PRESENTATION STA SITE SAFE-FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION

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PRESENTATION CONTENT

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About SO t SOModular L Ltd td

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Why Timber Frame?

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Timber Frame & Resistance to fire , structural characteristics, performance and mi mitigation me measure res incorp rpora rated

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Structu tural Timber As Associati tion ( (ST STA) A) Si Site te Sa Safe fe i intr troducti tion a and Ke Key Terminology

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Site te Sa Safe fe Po Policy fu functi tional r requirements ts/p /procedures: Ke : Key p points ts a and p phasing

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A summary of the advisory documents available for timber frame construction

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The STA Desig ign guid ides suggested separatin ing dis istances wit ith engin ineered example les

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Summary

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Ab About SO t SOModular L Ltd td SOM is a family run Welsh business and part of the JGHale Construction Group which has grown rapidly to it’s current position as the largest Timber Frame manufacturer within Wales, supplying Timber Frame/Modular products clients: National Home Builders Main Contractors Local Authorities Private Developers Commercial Markets Housing Associations All across the UK.

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Ab About SO t SOModular L Ltd td

SO Modular Ltd is a market leader in the design,manufacture and erection of a stringent quality controlled of off site fabricated timber assemblies. Open & closed panel systems/open web joists/floor & roof cassettes/plated roof trusses and various bespoke items

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Why Timber Frame? Speed of construction

• Using timber saves approximately 30% of build time for a two storey house.
• A home can easily be erected and watertight within a week.
• High quality off site fabrication makes for ease of on site assembly.
• Shortage of bricklayers and certain materials at times

Cost benefits

• Using timber allows for more accurate budgeting.
• Reduced foundation requirements
• The finished building can easily be better insulated, making your energy bills lower.
• Lower running costs to end user
• Rental income starts earlier

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Why Timber Frame? Sustainable, environmental and planet friendly

• Reduced carbon footprint, structural timber has the lowest overall CO2 cost of any

building material.

• For every m3 of wood used instead of other building materials, approx. 0.8 tonnes of

CO2 is saved.

• Timber responsibly sourced from renewable sources. FSC,PEFC
• Government ambition of all new homes to become carbon neutral.

Increased thermal efficiency

• Structural timber easily exceeds current building regulation requirements.
• Better thermal efficiency means that the building remains warmer in winter and

cooler in summer.

• Potential lower fuel bills from higher energy efficiency

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Why Timber Frame? High accuracy and design flexibility

• Increased standards and benchmarking. STA, Trada, BRE, Robust etc.
• Accurate design and fitting together of components
• Innovative new systems can easily be accommodated

Health & Safety-Off site benefits

• High level work reduced by up to 80%
• Complex work carried out off site reducing on site hazards
• Less waste hazards
• Reduced deliveries hence hazard of moving vehicles
• Reduced masonry cutting, dust and related hazardous substances
• Large cassettes, panels etc mechanically lifted on & off site safely

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Timber Frame & Resistance to fire , structural characteristics, performance and and mitigat gation

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me measure res incorp rpora rated Structural Characteristics and performance in fire Key points We all know wood is a combustible material, and will ignite if exposed to a high temperature.

• When burning will form a charred layer that reduces the rate at which the wood

underneath burns, by acting as an insulating layer.

• This fact is allowed for in the structural codes which permit sacrificial timber to be

incorporated in the design of structural sections to provide necessary fire protection. Please also note lower density timber chars more quickly.

• Despite burning timber retains its stiffness and load bearing capacity in temperatures

that would cause steel to become ductile and aluminium to burn.

• For thinner timber sections the charring allowance may not be relevant, however

these products can generally be treated with flame retardants to reduce their combustibility.

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Char Layer Original Timber Pyrolysis zone Examples structural timber

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Timber Frame & Resistance to fire , structural characteristics, performance and mi mitigation me measure res incorp rpora rated Following a series of fires during construction

• 16 Steps to Fire Safety (July 2008)
• Site Safe Initiative (Dec 2009)
• STA Fire Committee (Sept 2010)
• Timber Frame Working Group (Oct 2010)
• Health & Safety Executive HSG 168 (Oct 2010) All forms of Construction
• CFOA Online Registration (Nov 2011)
• Research into timber frame and radiant heat ( 2011)
• Categorisation of Timber Frame for robustness against fire
• Separation Distance Guidance (V1 - Nov 2011) to address HSG 168
• Testing & Updated Guidance with more solutions (V2 – Dec 2012)
• The Building(Amendment)Regulations (2018)

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HSE Fire Safety In Construction HSG 168

• 2nd Edition - October 2010
• All methods of construction
• CDM requirement
• Fire Risk Assessment (FRA)
• FRA to include neighbouring buildings
• Early design consideration,BIM
• Increasing awareness within HSE Inspectors

Date of publication: 2010 ISBN: 978 0 7176 6345 3 Series code: HSG168

The second edition of Fire safety in construction explains how everyone involved in construction projects can comply with their legal duties relating to fire risks. It is aimed at all those with a role for developing and managing construction sites, including clients and designers, and is relevant to all construction projects, including small refurbishment sites. Much of what is contained in the guidance is not new, but the sections covering multi-storey buildings and high risk building such as timber frame have been strengthened to include lessons learned from recent fires. Each year there are hundreds of fires on construction sites, potentially putting the lives of workers and members of the public at risk. Fire safety in construction is about preventing fires from starting and ensuring people's safety if they do.

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Fire Risk Assessment: HSG 168

Principal contractor obligations: all construction methods Consider the risk and impact of a fire: on the site and off the site

• Location and radiant heat from a

fire

• Build programme - phasing and

handovers

• Building size - travel distance and

escape routes

• Compartmentation during the

construction process

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STA Site Safe Strategy

• Covers key project stages
• Design
• Procurement
• Pre-construction
• Onsite construction
• Aligns with RIBA work phases

Design Procurement Site

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Site Safe Introduction

The STA Site Safe policy provides STA members with processes to support their customers in achieving fire safety during construction on all structural timber building system applications. The STA Site Safe policy is mandatory for STA membership and is independently audited, thereby providing reassurance to insurance companies, customers and third-party warranty bodies. The Site Safe policy is structured to provide members flexibility on how they achieve the seven key points as explained in the functional requirements. This updated guidance version 7 builds on the success of the Site Safe policy which was first introduced in 2010. The Site Safe policy has been updated to simplify the process and to reflect that all buildings, regardless of size and location, will now come under the policy

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Terminology

STA: Structural Timber Association CDM 2015: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 HSE: Health and Safety Executive PD: Principal Designer - lead person/company during the design phase of a project under CDM 2015 PC: Principal Contractor - lead person/company during the construction phase of a project under CDM 2015 Customer: the person or company employing the STA member Client: person or company for whom the building is being constructed, also employs the PD and PC Structural Timber Building System: Structural timber building systems covers all forms of timber frame panels, structural insulated panels (SIPs), solid wood frames such as CLT, Glulam and engineered wood panel frames, whether factory or site assembled. Stakeholder: Refers to HSE, insurance companies, client groups, the Fire Service and third-party audit companies CFOA: Chief Fire Officers Association

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Site Safe policy - the functional requirements

This policy promotes the following points: Key point 1: The Site Safe policy is embedded in the member’s quality procedures. Key point 2: STA members should have a competent person(s) who can demonstrate knowledge and competence

• f the Association’s fire safety guidance and its implementation.

Key point 3: The STA building system supplier and or erector fulfil their legal duty for supporting the management

• f construction fire safety by providing, at the earliest opportunity, communications with their customer on the

available fire safety guidance from the STA. Key point 4: The STA building system supplier and or erector provides in house checks to ensure the correct information is being passed to their customer and/or the Principal Contractor and Principal Designer. Key point 5: PC implements an induction process that includes fire safety on all sites. Key point 6: Undertake site visits by a competent person, appropriate for the scale of the project. This point does not apply to supply only. Key point 7: The STA building system supplier and/or erector provides a handover / completion document that includes a reminder of the ongoing responsibility for fire safety prior to building completion. Members are free to achieve these key points in any way that suits their business model and procedures. The company will be audited on achieving the functional requirements of the policy.

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Appendix 1: Site Safe policy, legal references and STA documents

STA members are to be aware of their duties

The legislation affecting health and safety in construction with particular reference to fire safety falls under the following:

• 1. The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (2015). The CDM 2015 regulations are focused to

ensure that health and safety issues are properly considered during a project’s development. The project development from initial concept through to site works.

• 2. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.This Act of Parliament is the main piece of UK health and safety legislation. It

places a duty on all employers “to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work”

• f all their employees so covers general aspects of safe working in terms of risk of fire to the site workforce.
• 3. Fire safety legislation: In England and Wales it is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO). In

Scotland, The Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (FSA) applies, In Northern Ireland it is the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (FSR). There are minor differences in terminology and application between countries but, simply put, they all place requirements on the responsible person/duty holder to manage fire safety. in almost all cases the responsible person/duty holder is the employer. This ultimate responsibility cannot be delegated. Other people also have duties, to the extent that they have control, including the duty to co-operate which is likely to be relevant on a construction site with sub-contractors. If your acts or defaults cause someone else to commit an offence then you can also be

• prosecuted. Due diligence is a defence.

A full list of Health and Safety guidance and legislation is available from the HSE website. Refer to STA Advice Notes 9.1 and 9.2 for information relating to CDM 2015 regulations that define the member’s role. Commonly, the STA member will act solely as a subcontractor unless specifically understood to have taken on the PD and or PC role.

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Roles and responsibilities Refer to STA documents: Advice Note 15, Part 1 and the 16 Steps to Fire Safety As Principal Designer Review and implement the relevant 16 steps stages 1 to 3. As a Subcontract Designer Be aware of the applicable actions appropriate to your role including support to the Principal Designer in managing fire safety. As Principal Contractor Review and implement the relevant 16 Steps stages 4 to 16. As a subcontractor to the Principal Contractor Be aware of the applicable actions appropriate to your role including support to the Principal Contractor in managing site safety. NOTE: The STA member design element has a duty under CDM 2015 to inform the customer of any significant/unusual risks, which the STA member will have knowledge of relating to the structural timber building system construction process; this information is to be presented to the Customer for onward communications to the Principal Contractor (PC) and Principal Designer PD. When a fire risk assessment is not carried out on a site with known risks and the customer ignores good practice, for example as given in the STA guidance documents, the STA member has a duty to inform the Customer of the absence of risk mitigation. These actions are to ensure that the STA member has carried

• ut their legal duties under CDM regulations.

Within the construction phase, the member must be satisfied that the PC has a fire safety plan. Clear

breaches of fire safety need to be brought to the attention of the PC.

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Documents for the members to be aware of

• STA Health & Safety Code of Practice
• 16 Steps to Fire Safety
• STA site induction pack
• Site Safe poster
• Design Guide to Separation Distances
• STA Guidance Advice Notes: 1. Legal Responsibility - Advice Note 15.1 2. Risk

Assessment - Advice Note 15.2 3. Security - Advice Note 8 Thermal Imaging Cameras - Guidance Note - Site Perimeter Fencing - Guidance Note - Wireless Site Fire Alarm Systems 4. Escape Routes - Advice Note 7.5

• HSG 168 Fire Safety in Construction

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Structural Timber Association Fire risk induction pack for site workers

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Appendix 2: Examples to achieve the Site Safe policy functional requirements at each phase

Phase 1 - Tender and pre-construction phase

Tender phase The tender process provides the members with the first opportunity to transfer information to the customer. The tender process is clearly a commercial and sensitive period for negotiations but incorrect advice and lack of openness regarding fire safety requirements can lead to costly and possible HSE intervention if not addressed at the earliest opportunity. During the tender process the STA member could provide fire safety management references, within their tender returns, so that when the project commences the customer is already aware of fire safety requirements expected within the project.

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Pre-construction phase

This phase covers the appointment of an STA structural timber building system member (supply only, supply & erect and erect only). The pre-construction phase is a good opportunity to remind the customer of the legal duties regarding fire safety. The customer may be the Principal Contractor (PC), but if not, then it shall be made clear that this information is to be forwarded to the PC and/or the PD as appropriate. The member can decide to write or find other recordable ways to inform the

• Customer. Refer to Appendix 3 for an example letter.

Projects above 600m2 total floor area are required to be registered on the CFOA

• website. (Note that for supply only contracts where site start dates are not known,

this is to be put into the registration as a ‘not known’).

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Phase 2 - Construction phase

Where the structural timber building system member is a supplier only contract then this stage is omitted. The member should satisfy themselves that they understand the site fire safety plan and any clear breaches of fire safety need to be brought to the attention of the PC. Undertake site visits by a competent person, appropriate for the scale of the

• project. This point does not apply to supply only.

Commonly, the STA member will act solely as a subcontractor unless specifically understood to have taken on the PD and or PC role.

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Phase 3 - Completion of the STA member services On achieving practical completion of the contracted works the member shall communicate with the customer in writing to record this milestone. This requirement applies to supply only, supply and erect, or erect only. A handover certificate, letter or equivalent must be kept by the member as part of the audit process. The key actions at this stage are: After handover of the structural building system the member is to write to confirm the responsibility of the PC to maintain the fire safety of the structural timber building during the construction process particularly where follow on trades my cause changes to the structure. In addition, the PC is to be made aware of any in service fire integrity elements, such as cavity barriers and fire stops, installed by the member. The PC is to be made aware of their responsibility to keep intact these elements that have been signed off as installed, and are critical components of the intended fire safe design of the building. Members may like to consider taking a photographic record of the cavity barrier installation as proof that they were in place at the time of handover. Update CFOA website to record completion date of services. Where the contract is supply

• nly the customer is requested to let the STA member know when this occurs. In the

absence of this information being provided, the member will keep the CFOA website registration open for a period of 18 months. PASS

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Project termination or delay

Should a project become delayed or terminated once it starts on site then the STA member shall inform their customer of ongoing fire safety matters.

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Tender and pre-construction phase STA Site Safe Policy, pre-construction phase project details As part of our compliance with “The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations”, 2015 and the Structural Timber Association’s Site Safe policy, we wish to draw to your attention the following documents which you will find helpful during preparation of the Construction Phase plan and construction fire safety strategy.

NOTE: Some of the contents of this letter may be included already in the tender offer, however, given CDM 2015 obligations, it is appropriate to repeat points as readers may be different as the project progresses.

• 16 Steps to Fire Safety
• STA site induction pack
• Site Safe poster
• Design Guide to Separation Distances
• STA Advice Notes:
• Legal Responsibility
• Risk Assessment
• Security
• Escape Routes
• HSG 168 Fire Safety in Construction

Important : Clear scope of works identified

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3.2 Completion of the STA member services (Applicable to supply & erect, or erect only contracts) Structural Timber Association, Site Safe policy We are pleased to inform you that the erection phase of the above project has been completed and handed over. We take this opportunity to remind you that the building will not have full fire integrity until completed and maintenance of the fire safety plan is essential. Following trades must implement fire safe practice and in particular ensure that their works do not damage installed fire barriers. In respect of the in service fire integrity the elements listed below have been installed as part of our works: Example Cavity barriers Fire stops to party walls We have recorded that these elements have been correctly installed and handed

• ver at the time of our attendance on site. It is now your responsibility to keep

these elements intact, which are critical components of the intended fire safe design of the building.

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3.3 Completion of the STA member services (Applicable to supply only contracts following acceptance of first site delivery) Structural Timber Association, Site Safe policy As part of the STA Site Safe initiative, STA member is to inform you that we have provided a structural timber building system for others to erect on site. It is the STA Site Safe policy to respectfully remind our Customers that we provide you with the frame as outlined in our contract scope of work. Follow on trades must ensure that the required cavity barriers and fire stopping are provided and installed in compliance with building regulations and design requirements. The frame has been manufactured to incorporate the as-delivered fire risk mitigation requested in the contract documents. * All projects require a construction phase fire safety plan proportionate to the risk to safeguard the structure, those working within the site and the general public in the local

• vicinity. The STA 16 Steps to Fire Safety, available as a download from

www.structuraltimber.co.uk is helpful in developing the fire safety plan. To ensure the finished building complies with in-service fire safety it is essential that your erectors and following trades implement good practice and workmanship on cavity barriers and other materials contributing to fire performance. The STA’s guidance on the correct installation of cavity barriers is useful and available from the STA website.

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3.4 Project termination or site delays Structural Timber Association, Site Safe policy As part of the STA Site Safe initiative, STA member is to inform you of the ongoing responsibility to ensure that the site is as safe as it can be while the contract is delayed/stopped. The STA recommends the following as a minimum:

• 1. The building should be checked for full compliance with the offsite and on site

fire risk assessment.

• 2. The site is tidy with rubbish removed.
• 3. Combustible materials being stored on site are taken away.
• 4. The local police, fire service and HSE are informed of the situation.
• 5. The site security is reviewed and checked for appropriateness.

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Appendix 4 Example of a Site Safe policy in-house checklist Members can undertake their own system of recording and checking that the Site Safe policy has been undertaken. The following are examples for guidance. Phase 1 - Tender and pre-construction

NOTE A: This version 7 of site safe policy applies only to projects that commence in tender process or are commissioned from 1st July 2017. Those projects commissioned from 1st July 2017 when audited will omit the tender aspect of the stage 1 process requirements if the member has not followed the tender process that is required under this new policy.

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ACTION COMPLETED ✓ STA member has an appointed responsible person to manage the Site Safe policy Responsible person has been made aware of the legal requirements Tender letter/ quote provided the customer with awareness of the STA member Site Safe policies and duties under CDM 2015. (See NOTE A) The PD must be informed of any significant risks in the structural timber building system design relating to fire safety during construction Principal Contractor notified of STA Health & Safety Code of Practice (Notified in writing - copy

• n file)

Principal Contractor notified of STA 16 Steps to Fire Safety - promoting good practice on structural timber construction sites (Notified in writing - copy on file). PC made aware of the STA site safe poster PC made aware of STA fire safe site induction power point PC made aware of STA advice notes guidance Where appropriate: The project is above 600m2 total floor area and is registered on the CFOA web site and notified to the Customer before on-site construction of the structural timber elements. (Notified in writing to customer - copy on file) NOTE 1: if the project is below 600m2 put not applicable (N/A) NOTE 2: for supply only contracts where site start dates are not known, this is to be put into the registration as a ‘not known’ The absence of a site fire risk mitigation report has been notified to the Customer in writing OR The project off the site risk assessment has been included in the tender and has been confirmed as such by the STA member OR The tender includes the STA member’s off the site fire risk assessment, along with its recommendations Build sequence and handover procedure established (Copy of documents on file with member company)

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ACTION COMPLETED ✓ PC Induction process including fire safety in place NOTE 1: Members can lead their customers to use site specific STA induction presentation NOTE 2: The induction proportionate to the location, scale and complexity of the project Site visits carried out as proportionate by STA member H&S advisor / competent person (site visit record held on file) When appropriate record where a “stop work” action has occurred; for example, no site safe induction or absence of PC site fire safety plan NOTE 3: The fire safety plan shall be proportionate to the location, scale and complexity of the project Any site H&S visits known about, documents to be held on file If there are any Health and Safety reports / letters directed at the STA member, ensure these have been files and actions noted Check that STA member has not inadvertently taken on PC role and if so, actions are taken as required

Appendix 4 Example of a Site Safe policy in-house checklist STA members can undertake their own system of recording and checking that the Site Safe policy has been undertaken. The following are examples for guidance. Phase 2 - Construction

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ACTION COMPLETED ✓ Copy of signed handover / letter or equivalent received. (Documentation held on file) Principal Contractor reminded of fire plan content for follow on trades and contents

• f documents identified in Phase 1. (Letter and documentation held on file)

Where appropriate (projects >600m2) CFOA web site updated with members

• ffsite/completion date - for supply only has a request for the completion date been

made All in-service fire-resistant elements installed by the member as part of the contract (e.g. cavity barriers and fire stops), have been signed off as present and correct to the design specification Option for digital photo evidence of handover of frame referenced on file

Appendix 4 Example of a Site Safe policy in-house checklist Members can undertake their own system of recording and checking that the Site Safe policy has been undertaken. The following are examples for guidance. Phase 3 - Completion of STA member services

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Separating Distance Guidance: Endorsed by HSE & CIREG, Reviewed by CFOA,FBU& NHBC Reference: Design guide to separating distances during construction For timber frame buildings Version 3.3 October 2017

STA Timber Main Categories Category A: Standard timber frame

• Risk mitigation through process improvements

Category B: Reduced fire spread timber frame

• FR treated timbers, sheathing and decking
• Pre-insulated panels; PIR rigid and FR treated timbers,

sheathing and decking

Category C: Fire spread resistant timber frame

• Euro Class - A1 or A2 non and limited combustibility sheathing
• FR treated joist timbers & decking

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Site Safe Online Notification

The SiteSafe Online Notification system enables Fire and Rescue Services (FRSs) to receive electronic notifications about construction sites in their area where timber frame methods are in use. It has been developed by CFOA in conjunction with the Timber Frame Working Group and the STA. This system is designed to replace the existing process of the FRS being notified by letter as part of the STA SiteSafe 16 Steps policy and

• procedure. CFOA has also developed guidance to provide FRSs with more information.

The system will be accessed by the STA member company who will complete key details about the site, these will include information such as:

• Principal contractor for the site
• Address of the site
• Main site contact and telephone number
• Building including size and number of floors
• Details of any risks that the site is nearby
• Start and end dates for the project

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Future Agenda

• UK Government - Sustainable Construction Agenda
• Low Carbon
• Low Cost
• Regulation - CSH & Building Regulations
• Global Environmental Agenda - Political need
• Economic Climate - Efficiency & Different Ways
• Fabric First Design - Market for energy efficient homes
• Confidence - To remove any obstacles and offer solutions
• Increased Quality- Off Site Manufacture
• Delivery - To build demanding amount of homes per annum
• Supply Chain - Solutions focused and integrated
• HSE Safe Build Solutions

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Summary

Fire Risk Assessment - required of all building methods HSG 168 - increasingly referenced during inspections Part B-Fire Safety STA Site Safe Strategy: STA 16 Steps - good practice guidance STA Site Safe - mandatory scheme CFOA - online registration STA Separation Distance Guidance Our Future

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Off Site Fire Risk Assessment Llanishen Cardiff

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Example: Llanishen,Cardiff

Fire Engineers Report (this one is a 31 page document) : 1.Objective, background & summary 2.Project details

• 3. Risk Assessment

4.Risk Mitigation 5.Fire Risk Assessment consideration by the Principal Contractor assumed in the Risk Mitigation

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A condition of STA Assure Gold membership for timber frame manufacturers, is the supplying and fitting of cavity barriers and keeping detailed records to handover to the contractor. This is in line with the ‘golden thread’ traceability requirements promoted in the Hackitt Review and emerging in the duty holder responsibilities for the fitting of safety critical items. Many STA members already maintain digital records as part of the handover procedures to contractors, as well as advising clients, the residual responsibility for the final as built performance of cavity barriers, rests with the contractor i.e. to ensure external cladding is completed in a compliant way. This shows clear progression with our sector and membership. The STA Cavity Barriers Guidance provides recognised industry best practise and knowledge, on the correct fitting and locations for these. In keeping with continuous improvement, further updates are already being developed for release shortly. The STA supply chain members have developed enhanced passive fire protection materials, systems and components that are appropriate to the level of fire safety risk for that building, including specialist cavity barriers, self-extinguishing membranes, fire retardant sheathing and A1/A2 boards, to name a few. Ultimately it is the principle contractor/designer’s responsibility to ensure cavity barriers are appropriate and fitted correctly. The

• nus is therefore on the clients site management and installation teams to ensure appropriate quality, competency, installation and

supervision is provided during the construction process. STA and its members will continue to advise, support and provide recommendations, to ensure or clients understand their responsibilities and fulfill their obligations, in a positive, collaborative and successful way. The STA continues to raise the bar in setting standards in guidance, installation and supervision of safety critical items such as cavity barriers. Timber frame is an established, proven, reliable, sustainable and cost-effective method of construction. In Scotland, where fire standards are significantly more stringent than other parts of the UK or Europe, 82% of all low-rise residential homes and apartments are timber frame – all meeting or exceeding these very rigorous regulations.

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