1926.150 Construction Fire Protection: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Construction employers must develop a fire protection program covering all phases of the work and provide firefighting equipment that is conspicuous, accessible, and maintained. Portable fire extinguishers must be provided in sufficient numbers and ratings, with requirements tied to building floor area, travel distance, and the presence of flammable liquids. Water supplies and alarm arrangements must also be in place as the project progresses.
What the standard requires
- Develop a fire protection program for all phases of construction
- Keep firefighting equipment accessible and periodically inspected
- Provide fire extinguishers sized and placed according to floor area and travel distance
- Provide extinguishers near stored flammable or combustible liquids
Hazards it addresses
- Burns and smoke inhalation from jobsite fires
- Fire spread from hot work and flammable storage
Cited on building sites, renovation projects, and roofing jobs involving torches or flammable materials.
Plain-language summary written for this site; it is not the regulatory text and not legal advice. Read the official text at eCFR.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited paragraphs
| Paragraph | What it covers | Items | Inspections | Median initial penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.150(c)(1)(viii) | 56 | 56 | $0 | |
| 1926.150(c)(1)(i) | A fire extinguisher rated at least 2A must be provided for each 3,000 square feet of building area, with travel distance not exceeding 100 feet. | 44 | 44 | $0 |
| 1926.150(c)(1)(vi) | 22 | 22 | $50 | |
| 1926.150(c)(1)(iv) | 16 | 16 | $100 | |
| 1926.150(a)(4) | 11 | 11 | $0 | |
| 1926.150(a)(2) | 4 | 4 | $2,128 | |
| 1926.150(a)(3) | 4 | 4 | $1,986 |
Penalties
Across 157 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $113,851 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $91,261, 20% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Other-than-serious 78%; Serious 20%; Repeat 2%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 29 | 31 | $3,010 | $2,830 |
| North Carolina | 28 | 28 | $1,500 | $1,237 |
| Indiana | 16 | 16 | $2,870 | $2,765 |
| South Carolina | 16 | 16 | $4,100 | $3,675 |
| Alabama | 10 | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Hawaii | 7 | 8 | $661 | $661 |
| California | 6 | 6 | $11,255 | $12,544 |
| Maryland | 6 | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| Oregon | 6 | 6 | $1,412 | $1,412 |
| New York | 5 | 6 | $19,406 | $12,012 |
| Nevada | 4 | 4 | $18,987 | $13,158 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | 4 | $9,646 | $8,114 |
| Florida | 3 | 3 | $9,363 | $7,320 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | 5 | $11,917 | $8,725 |
| Delaware | 2 | 2 | $9,363 | $6,597 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 2 | $900 | $750 |
| Illinois | 1 | 1 | $4,256 | $4,256 |
| New Jersey | 1 | 1 | $3,405 | $3,405 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Washington | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
By industry
- Construction: 149 inspections
- Accommodation & food services: 1 inspections
- Manufacturing: 1 inspections
Recently cited establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teel Construction, Inc. | Parkville, MD | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 2, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 16, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Landwerks Contracting, Inc. | Suffolk, VA | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 14, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Kamuela, HI | Aug 10, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Aug 14, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 31, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Gastor Remodeling - Construction LLC | Apex, NC | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Jake Penny Contracting, LLC | Kamuela, HI | Aug 3, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| C Herman Construction | Greenville, SC | Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | $100 | $100 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| R.L. Price Construction, Inc. | Vinton, VA | Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Great City Mechanical Inc. | Bronx, NY | Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | $2,412 | $2,412 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Lithko Contracting LLC | Greenville, SC | Jul 27, 2026 | 1 | $100 | $100 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Pig Roofing, LLC | Jacksonville, FL | Jul 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Native Rock LLC | Kailua Kona, HI | Jul 9, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Nan Inc. | Kailua Kona, HI | Jul 8, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Jul 14, 2026Contest deadline ~Jul 29, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Miller Construction Company | Orlando, FL | Jul 7, 2026 | 1 | $5,107 | $3,064 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| A & M Construction, Inc. | Millsboro, DE | Jul 2, 2026 | 1 | $5,107 | $3,830 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Morrisville, NC | Jun 18, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| N.R Spray Foam Insulation LLC | Grafton, MA | Jun 17, 2026 | 1 | $3,405 | $3,405 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Bradley Plumbing & Heating, Incorporated | Montgomery, AL | Jun 15, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| KC Painting & Coatings LLC | Montgomery, AL | Jun 15, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Bailey-Harris Construction Co., Inc. | Montgomery, AL | Jun 15, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Dixie Electric Company | Montgomery, AL | Jun 15, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Richmond, VA | Jun 12, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Valencia Services LLC | Richmond, VA | Jun 8, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Richmond, VA | Jun 8, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Torres Construction Framing LLC | Angier, NC | Jun 3, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| JBS Allphase Construction & Maintenance Inc. | Brooklyn Park, MD | Jun 3, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Formal settlementAbatement due Jun 11, 2026Contested Jul 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| The Verdi Construction Company, LLC | Ossining, NY | Jun 3, 2026 | 2 | $9,600 | $5,800 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Pure Life Construction LLC | Easton, PA | Jun 3, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Chalo's Construction Inc. | Oak Ridge, NC | May 29, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Red Top Construction LLC | Valley, AL | May 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| A-G Constructions, LLC | Winston Salem, NC | May 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Jca Unlimited Construction LLC | Winston Salem, NC | May 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Weaver Cooke Construction, LLC | Winston Salem, NC | May 22, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| APS Contracting, Inc. | Sleepy Hollow, NY | May 19, 2026 | 1 | $2,270 | $1,950 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Dustin Construction, Inc. | Druid, MD | May 18, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Toledo Construction - Framing, LLC | Summerfield, NC | May 15, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| KJ Mechanical Fire Sprinkler, LLC | Valley, AL | May 6, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| C & C Masonry, Inc. | Valley, AL | May 6, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Abel Electric Inc. and Groups | Valley, AL | May 6, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| J & a Pro Exteriors, LLC | Valley, AL | May 6, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Norton Hospitality Group, Inc. | Norton, VA | May 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderContested May 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1926.501 Fall Protection (54 shared inspections)
- 1926.1053 Ladder Safety (34 shared inspections)
- 1926.503 Fall Protection Training (27 shared inspections)
- 1926.102 Eye and Face Protection (25 shared inspections)
- 1926.502 Fall Protection Systems (16 shared inspections)
- 1926.405 Temporary Wiring and Cords (16 shared inspections)
- 1926.404 GFCI and Grounding (11 shared inspections)
- 1926.100 Hard Hats (11 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1926.150 require?
Construction employers must develop a fire protection program covering all phases of the work and provide firefighting equipment that is conspicuous, accessible, and maintained. Portable fire extinguishers must be provided in sufficient numbers and ratings, with requirements tied to building floor area, travel distance, and the presence of flammable liquids. Water supplies and alarm arrangements must also be in place as the project progresses.
How often was 1926.150 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1926.150 (Construction Fire Protection) appeared in 151 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 157 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1926.150 is cited most?
1926.150(c)(1)(viii) was the most-cited paragraph, with 56 items.
Which states cite 1926.150 most often?
The most citations under 1926.150 in this period were issued in Virginia, North Carolina, Indiana.
What is the typical penalty for a 1926.150 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $0; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $0. Totals: $113,851 proposed, $91,261 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1926.150 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 5% of these items were contested, and many others were changed in settlements. Each listing shows its current status and a link to the official record.