Why fire safety should be a primary concern for schools
To protect pupils, staff and visitors, schools must adhere to stringent fire safety regulations. And with fire safety design standards under the spotlight, Karen Trigg of Allegion UK recalls the necessity of ongoing assessments and maintenance periods within school buildings.…
Industry bodies unite to condemn DfE school fire safety proposals
A coalition of 23 industry bodies representing hundreds of thousands of teachers, firefighters, surveyors, architects, insurers and engineers, has accused the government of creating a fire safety ‘lottery’ in schools. In a letter to the Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, the…
City and County Council sign statement of intent to fit sprinklers into schools
Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council have both signed a Statement of Intent committing to fit sprinklers and the right fire safety measures in new build schools and primary and secondary schools undergoing significant renovation, refurbishment or extension. Derby…