Interim or temporary life safety devices can be used in construction areas to decrease the risk of fire and to provide protection in the absence of permanent devices and are required where called for in the specific I . L . S . M . They include :
Fire alarm pull stations Heat & smoke detectors
Commercial grade fire extinguishers - must be accessible at all times
All fire extinguishers must be inspected and documented on the tag monthly
If interim life safety devices are damaged during construction they must be replaced immediately
Construction barriers in egress hallways are a life safety component and must therefore be made from rated material