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(*statistics provided by the National Fire Chief’s Council)įire and rescue services across the country advocate the use of sprinklers, as part of a package of fire safety measures, and are working to promote a better understanding of the benefits of sprinklers.
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When used in both converted and purpose built flats, sprinklers are 100% effective in controlling fires.* When sprinklers do operate they extinguish or contain the fire on 99% of occasions. Research shows that sprinkler systems are highly reliable and operate on 94% of occasions.
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There is clear evidence that sprinklers are effective in stopping fires spreading and putting them out, ultimately saving lives. Your questions answered: Why are sprinklers so important and why do we need them? The information on these pages will help inform the public, dispel myths and answer any questions residents might have about sprinklers and how they operate. Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham established the High Rise Taskforce, to provide fire safety reassurance, building by building, across the city-region.Īs part of Greater Manchester’s commitment to ensuring the safety of residents in high rise buildings and our ambition to develop a world-class approach to fire safety, a number of social housing providers and local authorities are exploring the retrofitting of sprinkler systems within their blocks.