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Written question asked by Gareth Davies (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 (named day). It was answered by Josh MacAlister (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Schools: Fire Prevention

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what impact assessment her Department has carried out in relation to the standard of fire safety in schools following the publication of ‘Technical requirements for the design and construction of school and college buildings and outdoor environments’, dated January 2026, and associated change in requirement to follow BB 100 (2007 version).

Answer

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 regulations and be signed off by a registered building inspector. Where automatic fire suppression systems (sprinklers) are considered necessary to protect pupils and staff, they must be installed.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28831
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Fire prevention Standards Safety Schools Impact assessments
Link
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