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<p>The Department is undertaking an analysis of all school buildings to identify those
over 18 metres or four storeys high to establish what, if any, external cladding has
been used on these buildings. For these buildings, it will also check that where a
fire risk assessment has identified the need to install a sprinkler system, installation
has taken place. This exercise will cover school buildings of all ages.</p><p> </p><p>Fire
risk assessments should be used during the design process to determine whether a sprinkler
system is required in a new school building. They may also be required as an integral
part of a fire safety design for a school building.</p><p> </p><p>The cost of installing
sprinklers in an existing building undergoing refurbishment will vary depending on
the building’s requirements and characteristics and can only be established on a case-by-case
basis.</p><p> </p><p>The Department does not collect data on the costs of school fires.</p>
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