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❓ The WA parliamentary question inquires about fire compliance in schools located in fire-prone areas, specifically regarding non-compliance, expansion limitations, upgrade plans, and timelines. The Minister's response indicates all schools are considered compliant based on the building requirements at the time of construction.

AnsweredQoN 5451Legislative Assembly

Asked

17 September 2019

Member

Mrs A.K. Hayden

Portfolio

Education and Training

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Can the Minister Representing the Minister for Education and Training provide the following information: (a) How many schools in fire prone areas are not fire compliant; (b) How many schools are not able to develop or expand due to not having current compliance; (c) Can you please list the schools by electorate; (d) Is there a plan to upgrade these schools to ensure they are fire compliant by current standards; (e) If so, can you please advise of the delivery of this plan by schools and dates; and (f) If not, why not?

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Answered

15 October 2019

Responded by

Minister representing the Minister for Education and Training

Response time

6 days

(a)       Nil. All schools met the building requirements relevant at the time of construction and are therefore considered compliant.
(b)       Nil. Where there is a need to provide additional facilities or to upgrade facilities on a site in a bushfire-prone area, the facilities are designed to meet current codes including those relating to fire compliance.
(c)-(f)  Not applicable.

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