The Welsh Government retrofit mandate and increasing insurer pressure are prompting English operators to assess sprinkler viability for the first time. BAFSA reports that retrofit costs have fallen 18% since 2022.
Why this matters
Sprinklers virtually eliminate fire fatality risk and can significantly reduce your insurance premium. Operators who have them are increasingly using it as a differentiator with local authority commissioners.
What to do
- 1Request a sprinkler feasibility study from a BAFSA member contractor most provide free initial assessments.
- 2Speak to your insurer about whether a retrofit commitment would reduce your buildings and liability premium.
- 3Check if any local authority or fire authority in your area has retrofit grant or loan funding available.
Primary source
BAFSA Retrofitting Sprinklers in Care Homes
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