Press Release from East Sussex Liberal Democrats

SPRINKLER SYSTEM SUCCESS

Councillor Carolyn Lambert, supported by Councillor Tom Jones, has successfully petitioned Lewes District Council to install fire sprinklers in all new-build Council owned buildings.  The Council has also agreed, if finances allow, to consider installing domestic sprinkler systems in refurbished homes owned by the District Council where these are occupied by people with restricted mobility.  The Council will also actively promote the use of fire sprinklers and encourage others to install them into any building where they are not otherwise required to be installed by building regulation or council planning rules.  Councillor Lambert says:

“I am delighted that the Council has agreed to support this important proposal.  As a member of the Fire Authority, I am very aware of the importance of fire prevention work.  There have unfortunately been 8 fatal fires in Lewes District in the last 10 years, and in the majority of these cases, domestic sprinkler systems could have made a difference to the tragic outcome.”

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Contact:  Carolyn Lambert on 01323 890976