Fires are common in buildings under
construction
Construction is a general term meaning the art and science to form objects, systems, or organizations,"Construction" def. 1.a. 1.b. and 1.c. ''Oxford English Dictionary'' Second Edition on CD-ROM (v. 4.0) Oxford University Press 2009 and com ...
and
renovation
Renovation (also called remodeling) is the process of improving broken, damaged, or outdated structures. Renovations are typically done on either commercial or residential buildings. Additionally, renovation can refer to making something new, ...
, and present particular difficulties to firefighters.
During construction, buildings often do not have elements that would protect them from fire, such as walls and sprinkler systems.
Poor water supplies and the accumulation of flammable materials also present risks.
Works often require heat or even open flame, and these can set off fires that smoulder for hours before being noticed. For this reason, work sites may need 24-hour fire watches.
may cover damage from such fires.
See also
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List of building or structure fires
This is a list of building or structure fires where a building or structure has caught fire. For major urban conflagrations, see List of town and city fires.
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