Jul14

Alumasc proudly support NFRC’s Safe2Torch Campaign

Posted by david.luukas

The Safe2Torch campaign will directly affect at least 50% of all the flat roofs installed in the UK.

NFRC Safe 2 Torch Campaign

 

Safe2Torch Guidance DocumentsKevin Taylor, Head of Technical Services at NFRC says: “Roof fires caused by gas torches, no matter how minor, pose a serious threat to life, property, the image of the industry and possibly even the long-term future of torch-on as an accepted method of covering a roof. NFRC believe that by working together, fires of this nature can be prevented, which is why we have launched our Safe2Torch campaign.”

The Safe2Torch campaign is designed to support specification writers to comply with the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015.

The CDM regulations state that ‘The person who selects products for use in construction is a designer and must take account of health and safety issues arising from their use. If a product is purpose-built, the person who prepares the specification is a designer and so are manufacturers, if they develop a detailed design.

The guidance includes an illustrated document which is free to download and includes an updated safe specification checklist. This checklist will form the basis of an electronic surveying app, which the NFRC will be launching. Users will be able to upload photos and notes via a smartphone or tablet, with a webcast setting out the main points of Safe2Torch for those conducting the surveys as well as tips on how to use the surveying app.

The Safe2Torch guidance also covers the reduction of fire risks in general, including drying out decks and hot works permits etc.

For further product information about NFRC’s Safe2Torch Campaign call our technical team on 03335 771 500 for further information.

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