JCOP was first published in 1992 to prevent fires on construction sites and has since been revised. In May 2025 the tenth edition was published to incorporate amendments 1 and 2, which address new risks from modern materials and construction methods, as well as long standing risks.
The JCOP document outlines the need for fire and smoke protection in lobby areas and smoke hafts during the construction phase to protect those working on the building.
What does JCOP say about lift shafts?
Fire compartments within the building under construction, including the installation of fire doors and the completion of fire-stopping, with special attention given to lift shafts, stairwells, service ducts and voids which offer a passageway to heat and smoke;
The JCOP also states in 24.5 the building should be compartmented and fire stopped at the earliest stage possible, including lift shafts.
HSG168 and lift shafts
HSG168 states that you must fit fire doors giving access to protected stairways as early as possible. If it is not practicable to fit the final fire doors, install temporary fire doors for short term use and replace them with the final fire doors later in the construction project.
How to achieve a JCOP compliant solution for lift shafts?
Our Tempus Temporary Lift Shaft is the first fully JCOP compliant and reusable temporary lift shaft on the market. Tempus Temporary Lift Shaft is fire rated, smoke rated as well as load and impact tested.
It is important that your temporary lift shaft is fire and smoke rated, to ensure it is JCOP compliant to lift shaft openings, during the construction phase.
Reusable
Tempus Temporary Lift Shaft is designed to maintain compliance on multiple construction sites, as a sustainable, cost-effective and compliant JCOP solution.
We also offer our asset management solution. Worry-free compliance – We take care of everything, start to finish: Delivery to site, collection once complete, cleaning, change of seals, testing and adjustments, storage, ready for your next construction.
If you have any questions about JCOP or compliance on your next project, contact us today. 020 3880 0339 | sales@selo.global