FENN-1 Response Historic AI-assessed

Install heat and smoke detectors on escalator trusses and machine rooms

Recommendation

All escalator trusses shall be fitted with linear heat detectors and machine rooms with smoke detectors. Priority should be given to escalators with wooden components and consideration given to moving the water fog valves to a protected location outside the machine room. The eventual aim should be for the detection equipment to activate an alarm system, automatic sprinklers or water fog equipment where suitable.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
No specific published evidence has been identified regarding the installation of heat and smoke detectors on escalator trusses and machine rooms, or the relocation of water fog valves, in direct response to the Fennell Inquiry. While gov.uk search results indicate content related to 'install heat smoke' exists, these do not provide details of specific actions or their link to this recommendation.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 24 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
This recommendation requires implementation across many organisations. The assessment reflects central policy response, not adoption in individual organisations.
Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Historic

No government response recorded.

Source
Report Fennell Inquiry — Final Report 10 Nov 1988
Recommendation age 37.4 yrs
Last formal update No formal updates