White paper examines inconsistent fire safety practices on jobsites

A new white paper from Ramtech provides in-depth NFPA insight and examines inconsistent fire safety practices across North American construction sites.

“Closing the Gaps in Construction Fire Safety” features contributions from Tier 1 contractors such as Barton Malow and highlights how fragmented adoption of NFPA 241 continues to undermine site safety, putting thousands of lives at risk.

The report also includes insight from James Pecz, Ramtech’s North America lead and member of the NFPA 72/241 Temporary Fire Alarm Task Group. It also explores what to expect from the upcoming NFPA 241 2026 revision, including enhanced guidance for mass timber construction, stricter site security requirements, clearer FPPM responsibilities, and stronger integration with other NFPA and International Fire Code standards.

The paper’s analysis of NFPA 241 explores why fragmented adoption across states, reliance on older editions, and a “minimum code” mindset continues to undermine site safety. 

The report also examines how wireless fire detection and notification systems are increasingly being recognized by Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) as a practical way to bridge compliance gaps, particularly during periods when permanent systems are not yet operational.