PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Schools: Fire Extinguishers (11 June 2020)

Sprinklers must be fitted in schools where they are deemed necessary to keep pupils and staff safe. All new school building projects must also comply with building regulations, including on fire safety, and this must be independently checked by Building Control or an Approved Inspector before buildings are occupied.

We are currently updating Building Bulletin 100 (BB100), the Department’s guidance on fire safety design in schools. A revised version of BB100 will be the subject of a full public consultation in due course.

All schools have to follow strict fire safety regulations, including having a fire risk assessment designed to ensure they are as safe as possible and well prepared in the event of a fire.