Customers of the Grenfell Tower refurbishment did not have a sprinkler system installed because it was not required to do so, an inquiry into the 2017 fire has been heard.

Does Grenfell have a sprinkler system?

No sprinklers installed during renovations Grenfell Tower is due to the long-term damage that residents do not want it to cause, the council leader in charge of the block claims.

Did firefighters die at Grenfell Tower?

Three firefighters went to the 20th floor to rescue a 12-year-old girl but couldn’t find her.Unbeknownst to them, she moved to an apartment on the 23rd floor, was calling a controller who didn’t know what the firefighters were doing, and later died here.

How much does it cost to install a sprinkler in Grenfell?

The Fire Services Federation (FSF) claims sprinklers may have been installed at the Grenfell Tower at an estimated cost of £200,000.

What services does Grenfell Tower provide?

The report also noted a lack of coordination among the three emergency services ( LFB, Police and Ambulance), especially in the « communication area between control rooms » and in relation to « advice to callers » trapped in towers.

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