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There is a lack of consistency when it comes to fire safety in new schools across the UK. As a result, we continue to see major fires cause extensive damage to school buildings when it would be reduced with better fire protection such as sprinklers. We still must change BB100 guidance and better protect pupils and teachers - read more here: https://lnkd.in/eBrNmXM4 #SchoolFire #Education #FireProtection

There is a lack of consistency when it comes to fire safety in new schools across the UK. As a result, we continue to see major fires cause extensive damage to school buildings when it would be reduced with better fire protection such as sprinklers. We still must change BB100 guidance and better protect the education of our pupils and the work of teachers - read more here: https://bit.ly/3DhsjD1 #SchoolFire #Education #FireProtection

Earlier this year, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) published a statement making the recommendation to government that "Sprinklers should be installed in all new schools and student accommodation, as well as existing buildings undergoing refurbishment, regardless of height."   At the time, Mark Hardingham, Chair of the NFCC, said the following:    "It’s important that we protect schools as they are vital community assets. School fires can be devastating, and the use of sprinklers is proven to not only minimise the disruption to a pupil’s education but also the impact on their family and the community. “NFCC have consistently called for sprinklers to be mandated in all new and refurbished school buildings in England, which would provide the same level of protection as schools in the rest of the UK." On this #StudentFireSafetyWeek, it is important to reinstate the importance of having appropriate fire suppression and fire prevention measures in place within educational institutions and student accommodation.    At Cannon Fire Sprinklers, we can undertake all remedial and maintenance work on your sprinkler system to give you the peace of mind that your property is fully protected at all times.    To find out more, contact a member of our dedicated team today on the information below:    💻 https://lnkd.in/dCEMntku 📧 enquiry@cannonfiresprinklers.co.uk 📞 01623 860685 #FireSafety #FireSprinklers #StudentAccommodation #FireSuppression #SprinklerSystems

The UK Government first consulted on a revised version of Building Bulletin 100 (BB100) back in 2016. It has been 29 months since the most recent consultation, although it is unclear why there have been multiple consultations without a revised BB100 being produced. With school fires continuing, we have to question what the ultimate aim is for fire safety in all UK schools. https://lnkd.in/ezbBzMDR #BB100 #Education #FireSafety

Minimising the impact of fire on children's education should be a first priority. Despite the no. of school fires continuing to rise, the installation of sprinklers are still not mandatory in schools in England or Northern Ireland. In Scotland, they are required by law in newly constructed school buildings and are a condition of government grant funding in Wales. Our Chair, Iain Cox, discusses why this must change in our featured article in RICS publication here: https://bit.ly/48FcofF #ThinkSprinkler #FireSafety #BuildingRegulations

Why isn't England mandating sprinklers in schools? In February 2021, insurer Zurich Municipal discovered through a freedom of information request, that only 8.5% of new schools constructed in England since 2015 were equipped with sprinkler systems. Since then, we've seen the no. of fire incidents in primary and secondary schools escalate from 250 in 2020/21 to 341 in 2021/22. We must invest in better fire safety measures to protect our children's education. Read my thoughts in this latest RICS article here: https://bit.ly/48FcofF #ThinkSprinkler #Education #FireProtection

BAFSA renews calls for fire sprinklers in schools as part of Sprinkler Week campaign With school exam season now in full swing, BAFSA (The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association) is reminding the Government and education authorities, as part of this year’s Sprinkler Week (20-25th May), about the increased threat of fire to schools during the summer term - a time when pupils and staff are under most stress. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/erXmdyng #sprinklerweek #thinksprinkler #firesafety #sprinklersinschools

One type of commercial building is twice as likely than others to suffer a blaze: you guessed it – schools. 🏫 In some cases, fires have cost schools more than £20 million in repairs. Learn how our fire safety solutions are helping the education sector deliver peace of mind: https://lnkd.in/eE2G_CYw #firedetection #firesuppression #firesafety #schools #education #smartbuilding #peaceofmind

As exams are nearly over and schools will be closing for the long summer break in a few weeks this is the ideal time for educational facilities to carry out planned maintenance and upgrading systems. In recent years the education sector has seen many changes in how they manage pupils both arriving and leaving school and throughout the school day. Safety and security are at the top of the agenda and this has prompted a move to voice evacuation systems to give greater control. Many such systems are now part of new build specifications or required in the planning of any building upgrade or expansion. You can read more about why this is in our article on safety in schools: https://ow.ly/RLA950Se6bj #schoollockdown #schoolsafety #lifesafety

West Dundee School Campus Sprinkler Activation The benefits of making the installation of sprinklers mandatory in Scotland for schools clearly justified within this case study report completed by Neil Kerr, Fire Safety Officer following a malicious act, arson at the above mentioned premises. Providing further evidence that sprinklers should be mandatory for new schools within England following the lead of Scotland and Wales. This incident reconfirms the danger of malicious acts, arson within schools which can have a devastating impact on both educational and the community. https://lnkd.in/eTAK9TJA Sprinkler saves tell a story, they bring the incident to life a further tool in our locker which can promote change. We need to promote this message to a wider audience highlighting the benefit of sprinklers with your help we can achieve this but we need your support. Consideration is therefore requested to promote sprinkler saves by highlighting these stories on your own webpages, social media................. Image credit, Mhairi Edwards/ DC Thomson