§ Sir John Farrasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make it his policy to encourage 269W water authorities to make the maximum use of sprinkler systems for fire protection in both public and private buildings and warehouses.
§ Mr. John PattenNo. It is for the owner of any premises, in consultation with his insurers, to decide what system of fire protection best suits his needs.
§ Sir John Farrasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what guidance he issues to water authorities on the banning of the use of sprinkler systems for fire protection in certain circumstances; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenNone. But my Department has issued guidance to water undertakers on the recommended protection that should be provided in such systems to prevent contamination of the public water supply from backflow or backsiphonage.