Fire safety in schools during events

[Guest Tayla]

I’m just wondering if anyone can educate me on fire exits in schools? 

I attended a school play today and the hall was over capacity with 200+ parents, 100+ children and 15 members of staff, only one fire exit was available to parents which I find concerning as we were packed like sardines and there were no walkways or paths available to the fire exit which was a single door.

I’m writing a complaint to the school regarding harassment from other parents and the event being poorly organised but I’m also concerned about the health and safety not being taken into account, perhaps I am overly anxious about these things but none the less I’d like a clear directive before I include it in my complaint. 

[AnthonyB]

A single available exit route can only be used by a maximum of 60 persons and gangways must be available at all times in halls. If you feel there is a serious risk then your local fire service are the enforcement body for fire safety legislation, which schools are not exempt from.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fire-safety-risk-assessment-educational-premises

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fire-safety-risk-assessment-small-and-medium-places-of-assembly