Ronnie King, the adviser to the all-party parliamentary fire safety and rescue group, has highlighted the importance of using the correct construction materials to reduce risk and protect schools and their occupants. With the highest fire resistance classification possible, concrete is a reliable material that can save lives and property. Unlike combustible timber, a fire cannot feed on concrete because it provides no fuel.

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