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Information File BIF 1 Sprinklers in schools
Publication Year
2024
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Collates the issues and impacts of fires in schools and the resultant enforced school absences. Explores the scale of the problem, the different approaches in national standards throughout the UK, in terms of new buildings and free schools and academies. Considers whether sprinklers in schools could provide different outcomes.
Document History
First published 2006, updated January 2010, September 2020 and September 2024. Supersedes Code of practice for installation of sprinklers in schools (final draft) (BAFSA, 2003)
Publisher Information
British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association
Previously known as British Automatic Sprinkler Association, the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association is the UK's trade association for the fire sprinkler industry.
PO BOX 28683
Edinburgh
BAFSA
UK
Website: http://www.bafsa.org.uk
Email: info@bafsa.org.uk
