Schools: Fire Extinguishers
Commons · Question 28832 · Tabled 10 Sep 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 15 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Gareth Davies
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of sprinkler systems with regards to fire safety in schools.
Answer
Answered by Josh MacAlister, 15 Sep 2026
The department's fire safety guidance is set out in Building Bulletin 100, which is available on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-bulletin-100-design-for-fire-safety-in-schools.All new school buildings must comply with building ...