BB 100
Design for Fire Safety in Schools
BB 100 is the guidance document for fire safety design in schools
The standard provides an alternative approach to Approved Document B Volume 2 while still meeting the fundamental fire safety requirements. This allows designers and responsible persons to adopt performance-based fire safety solutions supported by evidence, calculations and engineered assessments.
For educational buildings, aligning these approaches with BB 100 helps ensure that means of escape, fire spread protection and firefighting access remain effective, even where building layouts or materials differ from traditional designs.
This flexible approach can be particularly beneficial for refurbishment projects, heritage buildings and complex developments where prescriptive guidance may be difficult to apply.
Early consultation with building control and fire authorities can help support compliance, streamline approvals and ensure fire safety measures are effectively integrated throughout the building lifecycle.
We support projects from early design stages through to completion, helping clients apply BB 100 guidance while developing practical and compliant fire safety solutions tailored to the needs of educational environments.
Our services may include:
- Fire strategy support
- Means of escape guidance
- Evacuation planning for schools
- Fire alarm and detection reviews
- Compartmentation assessments
- Accessible escape considerations
- Liaison with building control and fire authorities
Safeguard Consultancy provides professional guidance and support for fire safety design in schools and educational buildings. Contact our team today to discuss how we can assist with your project.
0333 366 1015