Flame Free Guidance

Rethinking Hot Work in ConstructionFire risk has long been managed through permits, fire watches and supervision—but this guidance challenges a more fundamental question:What if we remove the risk altogether?Safer Choices for Hot Work: Flame-Free Construction sets out to help the industry:Eliminate or reduce the need for hot workAdopt proven, safer alternativesShift towards a design-led approach to fire riskIt brings together real examples, practical solutions, and emerging technologies to show that flame-free methods are no longer niche—they’re achievable now.This guide demonstrates that it is possible to approach Hot work as the exception, not the default. Using a flame free approach constitutes a strong step forward in moving from compliance to genuinely safer construction.

Rethinking Hot Work in Construction