Renown Health Contractor Work Standard | Page 20

Fire Safety

Hospitals are constructed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke

• Ceiling tiles are a part of the smoke barrier system and therefore must be dealt with in a consistent manner

� Always remove the minimum amount of tiles to do the work needed – no more than 1 per 50 square feet without containment

� Replace tiles immediately after completing the work � Do not leave tiles out and unattended for any reason

• The # 1 Cause of fires at all construction sites ( not just hospitals ) is the use of temporary heating devices ( salamanders etc .)

� Such devices are prohibited at Renown facilities