The text was updated to fit the new legal framework for construction design and management.

The 9th edition introduced several refinements to the 8th edition, including:

Strict management of welding, cutting, and other high-risk activities.

As of 2026, the 9th edition is considered an because it was replaced by the 10th edition in 2022 and subsequently the 10.1 edition in January 2023.

Use the search function to locate "Fire Prevention on Construction Sites" 9th Edition. The archived document is available for download as a PDF. Key Changes in the 9th Edition (2015)

Specific requirements for designating smoking areas following the legislative ban.

However, if you require the 9th edition for reference on an older project or to review archived compliance standards, it is available through the Fire Protection Association website . Navigate to the FPA Free Documents Page.

Often referred to as the "Joint Code" or JCoP, this document was developed by the Fire Protection Association (FPA) and the RISCAuthority , with support from insurers and the construction industry.