As part of a continuing campaign BAFSA, NFSN, Business Sprinkler Alliance, NFCC and EFSN have been involved in to influence the Review of BB100 Sprinklers in Schools, Zurich Municipal analysis of data on 26,800 schools in England shows the average fire risk in schools is almost double that of non-residential buildings.
This comprehensive study of all English schools shows ‘perfect storm’ of risky buildings and poor fire detection and prevention measures.
Despite being far riskier than average when it comes to fires, many schools also lack the equipment needed to prevent small fires becoming major disasters. Of more than 1,000 school inspections carried out by Zurich, 66% were rated as having ‘poor’ fixed fire protection systems, such as sprinklers, which are proven to significantly reduce the damage caused by fire. Just 14% were rated ‘good’ or ‘excellent’. A further quarter (24%) were judged ‘poor’ for fire detection measures, such as smoke detectors and fire alarms. [Inspections carried out between Jan 2017 and Dec 2019].
According to Zurich’s analysis, seven million (7,036,327) primary and secondary school children are taught in the 58% of buildings that are a high fire risk…. MORE