RAMS & CPP for Fire Damage Restoration

What compliance do you need?

Fire damage restoration is among the most hazardous construction activities. You're working in a building that may be structurally compromised, contaminated with toxic smoke residue, and potentially full of exposed asbestos. Insurance companies and loss adjusters expect rigorous compliance documentation before any work begins.

Do you need a CPP?

Yes — and for fire damage work, the CPP is critical. It must cover structural assessment before entry, phased works planning, contamination management, asbestos procedures, and emergency arrangements. Insurance companies and loss adjusters will review your CPP before authorising work.

Do you need RAMS?

Absolutely. RAMS are essential for fire damage restoration. Every phase of the work — from initial assessment and make-safe through to strip-out and rebuild — carries significant risks. Your RAMS should be activity-specific and reviewed regularly as conditions change during the works.

Common hazards

• Structural instability — fire-weakened floors, walls, and roofs
• Toxic smoke residue and soot (PAHs, dioxins, heavy metals)
• Asbestos released or exposed by fire damage
• Sharps, broken glass, and unstable debris
• Contaminated water from firefighting operations
• Electrical hazards from damaged and exposed wiring
• Respiratory risks from airborne contaminants
• Working at height in compromised structures

How The Site Book handles it

Describe your project — "fire damage strip-out and restoration, 2-bed flat" — and The Site Book creates your RAMS and CPP automatically. It identifies fire restoration-specific hazards including structural instability, toxic residue, asbestos exposure, and contaminated water.