# 29 C.F.R. § 1926.24 (2026): Fire protection and prevention

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## Section

- **Citation:** 29 C.F.R. § 1926.24 (2026)
- **Heading:** Fire protection and prevention
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 29 CFR: Labor / Chapter XVII: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR / Part 1926: SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION / Subpart C: General Safety and Health Provisions / § 1926.24: § 1926.24   Fire protection and prevention.

## Text

The employer shall be responsible for the development and maintenance of an effective fire protection and prevention program at the job site throughout all phases of the construction, repair, alteration, or demolition work. The employer shall ensure the availability of the fire protection and suppression equipment required by subpart F of this part.

## Nearby sections

- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.20 (2026) § 1926.20   General safety and health provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_20.md)
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- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.23 (2026) § 1926.23   First aid and medical attention.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_23.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.24 (2026) § 1926.24   Fire protection and prevention.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_24.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.25 (2026) § 1926.25   Housekeeping.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_25.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.26 (2026) § 1926.26   Illumination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_26.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.27 (2026) § 1926.27   Sanitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_27.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.28 (2026) § 1926.28   Personal protective equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_28.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.29 (2026) § 1926.29   Acceptable certifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_29.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.30 (2026) § 1926.30   Shipbuilding and ship repairing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_30.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.32 (2026) § 1926.32   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_32.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.33 (2026) § 1926.33   Access to employee exposure and medical records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_33.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.34 (2026) § 1926.34   Means of egress.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_34.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 1926.35 (2026) § 1926.35   Employee emergency action plans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P1926_S1926_35.md)

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