London tower block blaze

[yubbywelch]

Here in Qld our fire and safety regulations have been far and above the rest of Australia since a horrific incident in a little town called Childers where smoke alarms weren't working, fire exits blocked and locked(1am) in 2012 we had a set of standards that Australian all tried to agree on, Qld didn't want to sign off because even these improved standards for every other state, was still not as good (strict) as Qld's

The cladding was cheaper, and was the obvious choice, as regulation allows them to install it. Got a feeling that will change.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childe...rs_Hostel_fire

[TrianonDave]

Here in Qld our fire and safety regulations have been far and above the rest of Australia since a horrific incident in a little town called Childers where smoke alarms weren't working, fire exits blocked and locked(1am) in 2012 we had a set of standards that Australian all tried to agree on, Qld didn't want to sign off because even these improved standards for every other state, was still not as good (strict) as Qld's

The cladding was cheaper, and was the obvious choice, as regulation allows them to install it. Got a feeling that will change.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childe...rs_Hostel_fire

As you know I travel around a bit and stay in some rather tall hotels, some of which and not all, have a 'Smoke hoods' in the room. Obviously this is to assist you in your escape and protect against smoke not fire but as we all know the smoke comes first and kills. I know its after the event but for the guys who are now worried about their safety, why don't the local councils fork out and give out free smoke hoods in an effort to actually do something as a result of this tragedy!.

One observation which does not add up though and a bit random, I am watching TV pictures of Thousands of Muslims protesting through the streets of London asking for justice, dare I ask, where were these people when the terrorists slaughtered innocent tourist in the very streets of London just 10 days ago???

[MissWinnie]

Here in Qld our fire and safety regulations have been far and above the rest of Australia since a horrific incident in a little town called Childers where smoke alarms weren't working, fire exits blocked and locked(1am) in 2012 we had a set of standards that Australian all tried to agree on, Qld didn't want to sign off because even these improved standards for every other state, was still not as good (strict) as Qld's

The cladding was cheaper, and was the obvious choice, as regulation allows them to install it. Got a feeling that will change.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childe...rs_Hostel_fire

I vaguely remember the Childers fire. Awful that it has to take these kind of horrific incidents before safety is taken seriously. Life's not risk free but why not make things as safe as humanly possible?

Tis a good job you do, bro.

And Dave, yes, smoke hoods would be a good idea.