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Written question asked by Andrew Lewer (Conservative) on Monday, 26 June 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 June 2023. It was answered by Lee Rowley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 July 2023 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


Buildings: Fire Prevention

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, whether he has held discussions with the timber fire door manufacturing sector on his Department's consultation entitled Sprinklers in care homes, removal of national classes, and staircases in residential buildings; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The consultation titled Sprinklers in care homes, removal of national classes, and staircases in residential buildings closed on 17 March 2023, with the department receiving over 270 responses. The department, alongside the Building Safety Regulator, is committed to working with the sector to bring about the changes highlighted in the consultation, at the earliest opportunity.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
191158
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Buildings Fire prevention Manufacturing industries Standards Timber
Link
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