1910.39(c): What a Fire Prevention Plan Must Include
Employers' fire prevention plans must include a list of all major fire hazards with handling and storage procedures, ignition sources and their control, and the fire protection equipment for each hazard. Plans must also cover control of flammable and combustible waste, maintenance of safeguards on heat-producing equipment, and the names or job titles of employees responsible for ignition sources and fuel source hazards.
Key takeaways
- 1910.39(c) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart E).
- OSHA cited it 18 times in the last 3 years, in 12 inspections, with $33,744 in current penalties.
- Most citations: PR (7), MA (2), HI (2).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.39(c) ("Minimum elements of a fire prevention plan") is one requirement inside 1910.39 Fire prevention plans, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart E). It includes 5 sub-paragraphs. 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
(c) Minimum elements of a fire prevention plan. A fire prevention plan must include: 18 citations
(1) A list of all major fire hazards, proper handling and storage procedures for hazardous materials, potential ignition sources and their control, and the type of fire protection equipment necessary to control each major hazard; 7 citations
(2) Procedures to control accumulations of flammable and combustible waste materials; 4 citations
(3) Procedures for regular maintenance of safeguards installed on heat-producing equipment to prevent the accidental ignition of combustible materials; 1 citations
(4) The name or job title of employees responsible for maintaining equipment to prevent or control sources of ignition or fires; and 3 citations
(5) The name or job title of employees responsible for the control of fuel source hazards. 3 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.39.
Export the list: 12 inspections cited 1910.39(c) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Top states: PR (7), MA (2), HI (2), VA (1), AK (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| GEORGIA PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS | CAMDEN, TX | $10,758 |
| COMPREHENSIVE AT ORLEANS, LLC | ALBION, NY | $8,511 |
| MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE | ANCHORAGE, AK | $7,366 |
| LANDESTOY & SON AWNING , INC | HIALEAH, FL | $2,979 |
| MARQUES WAREN, INC. | HUMACAO, PR | $2,830 |
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Frequently asked questions
What must a fire prevention plan list?
All major fire hazards, proper handling and storage procedures for hazardous materials, potential ignition sources and their control, and the type of fire protection equipment needed to control each major hazard.
Does the plan need to cover waste?
Yes. It must include procedures to control accumulations of flammable and combustible waste materials.
Must people be named in the plan?
Yes. It must include the name or job title of employees responsible for maintaining ignition control equipment and for controlling fuel source hazards.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.39 (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 2026-11-06
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.