1) Please provide a list of which stations managed by TfL have functioning sprinkler systems. Please also provide a list of those that don't and specify whether they have no sprinkler system or a non-functioning sprinkler system. 2) Please provide a list of which stations managed by TfL have functioning fire alarms. Please also provide a list of those that don't and specify whether they have no alarm system or a non-functioning alarm system. Please also specify whether that system is triggered by smoke detectors, heat sensors, and/or push button wall panels, or if it can only be triggered by staff. 3) Please provide an itemised list of each station managed by TfL laying out the following: a) How many fire extinguishers are in each station. b) Of those, how many fire extinguishers are in public areas of each station and how many are in staff-only areas. c) How many fire blankets are in each station. d) How many fire doors are installed in each station. e) How many plumbed fire hose reels are in each station. f) How many staff at each station are trained in fire safety procedures and the minimum number that must be on duty at any given time. 4) What is the procedure for inspecting, maintaining and replacing fire safety equipment and how regularly is equipment inspected and maintained? 5) Please provide an up-to-date copy of your most recent fire safety procedures, including any materials given to employees.

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Our ref: FOI-2963-1718

Thank you for your emails received on 17 January 2018 asking for information about Fire Safety Equipment.

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Unfortunately to provide you with the information you have requested, would exceed the ‘appropriate limit’ of £450 set by the Freedom of Information (Appropriate Limit and Fees) Regulations 2004.

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General Counsel

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