1926.150(a)(1): Construction Fire Protection Program
Employers are responsible for developing a fire protection program followed throughout all phases of construction and demolition work, and for providing the firefighting equipment specified in this subpart. As fire hazards occur, the necessary equipment must be provided without delay.
Key takeaways
- 1926.150(a)(1) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart F).
- OSHA cited it 17 times in the last 3 years, in 17 inspections, with $124,804 in current penalties.
- Most citations: DE (8), NJ (5), AK (1).
- Related part: 1926.150(a) General requirements (78 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.150(a)(1) is one requirement inside 1926.150 Fire protection, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart F). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(1) The employer shall be responsible for the development of a fire protection program to be followed throughout all phases of the construction and demolition work, and he shall provide for the firefighting equipment as specified in this subpart. As fire hazards occur, there shall be no delay in providing the necessary equipment. 17 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.150.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Top states: DE (8), NJ (5), AK (1), NY (1), CO (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ROAD CONTRACTOR CORP. | DOVER, DE | $35,488 |
| ROAD CONTRACTOR CORP | MIDDLETOWN, DE | $30,422 |
| MIGUEL NUNEZ | DOVER, DE | $11,409 |
| LC CONSTRUCTION DELAWARE INC. | CAMDEN, DE | $10,648 |
| GOOD HANDS CONSTRUCTION LLC | PARSIPPANY, NJ | $9,363 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1926.150(a)(1), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.150(a)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.150(a) General requirements 78 citations
- 1926.150(a)(4) 37 citations
- 1926.150(a)(3) 16 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who is responsible for the construction fire protection program?
The employer.
When does the program apply?
Throughout all phases of the construction and demolition work.
When must firefighting equipment be provided?
As fire hazards occur, with no delay in providing the necessary equipment.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.150 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.