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<p>Schools must be safe places in which to study and to work. The Department intends
to set a clear standard that is practical and achievable as well as easily understood.</p><p>The
Department, as part of the regular review of its standards for school buildings, has
completed research into the flammability of notice boards used in schools.</p><p>The
outcome of this work is currently being used to clarify the specification the Department
uses in relation to noticeboards in new school buildings and will also be included
in an updated version of Building Bulletin 100 (Fire Safety) which is currently under
review.</p><p>The classification of materials used in construction is controlled by
Building Regulations which are a matter for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and
Local Government.</p>
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