Which standard is intended to protect activities during construction and demolition?

The standard specifically intended to protect activities during construction and demolition is NFPA 241. This document focuses on safeguarding both workers and the construction site from fire hazards that may arise during the construction process. It outlines necessary safety precautions, fire prevention measures, and procedures that should be followed to minimize risks associated with flammable materials, hot work, and other conditions prevalent in construction environments. The focus on these preventive measures underlines the importance of making construction sites safer prior to the completion of the building and before occupancy.

Other standards mentioned serve different purposes. For instance, NFPA 170 addresses fire safety symbols and terminology, NFPA 101 is centered around life safety in buildings, ensuring occupants can safely evacuate in case of an emergency, and NFPA 90A deals with the installation of air conditioning and ventilating systems to ensure safety from fire in those systems. While all these standards contribute to overall fire safety, NFPA 241 is uniquely focused on the specific context of construction and demolition processes.