Hospitals: Fire Prevention
Commons · Question 103273 · Tabled 6 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps are being taken to ensure hospitals are routinely up to date with fire safety guidance.
Answer
Answered by Karin Smyth, 15 Jan 2026
NHS England has published guidance through Health Technical Memorandum 05:03 - Firecode, which provides guidance on operational provisions for fire safety for health sector buildings and premises. This guidance is available at the following link:https://w...