We have strict building regulations in this country but looking at this fire they don't go far enough, i heard on the news some one was saying they don't have any details regarding the cladding! so why the hell was it used? but what was underneath the cladding?, [and if the cladding is at fault are they going to check every block of flats where its been fitted?] Why no water sprinklers?, fire alarms? The true will come out in the end but this country does nothing about, 2009? I just hope those to blame spend many many years behind bars but alas they won't, as for watching those scenes of the building engulfed in flames had me weaping for the people inside, no one should die like that.
Water sprinklers become target for idiots to set off causing an enormous amount of damage. They have brought them in as compulsory on new builds above a certain height in recent years.
They aren't sure why the new fire alarm system didn't work, but likewise the implicit fire containment didn't work either.
the old defence of "it meets regulations" doesn't really wash, its still up to the manufacturer/designer to ensure things are safe regardless of what regulations say. It was much better when we had British Standards but some governments thought they were far too restrictive and they have been watered down to things like CE marks which mean very little.
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One witness who said he was telling his friend to cover the childrens' heads with damp towels, was told that there wasn't any water ! So , either the pressure was so low due to fire appliances or pipes must have ruptured.
Sadly the gentleman speaking lost contact.
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It is Dry Riser or Wet Riser. A dry riser is kept dry to prevent freezing. The fire engine or pump pressure system connects to the riser to supply pressure.
It is Dry Riser or Wet Riser. A dry riser is kept dry to prevent freezing. The fire engine or pump pressure system connects to the riser to supply pressure.
I was referring to the domestic supply, not the fire suppression supply. The dry risers are fitted to eliminate the need to put loads of hoses up stairwells when fighting a fire, this eliminates a number of associated problems such as the amount of hose needed/available, the hazard when people are trying to use the stairwells and the speed of use.
What I found rather distasteful were the duplicated signs blaming the Tories for the fire being held aloft amongst the crowd storming the town hall. It was obviously orchestrated as the signs were printed. (I would have equally found it distasteful if the signs were blaming Labour).
What I found rather distasteful were the duplicated signs blaming the Tories for the fire being held aloft amongst the crowd storming the town hall. It was obviously orchestrated as the signs were printed. (I would have equally found it distasteful if the signs were blaming Labour).
Sadly Fish there is always the career banner wavers who just want to get on the bandwagon. They use anything to try to promote their own opinions. Everyone knows one.
The claddings banned over 4 floors in the usa due to fire safety The platform ladders only reach maybe 10th floor A bridgehead has to be made 2 floors under fire floor( 4th) So the people at the top had no chance as BA wearers will not climb stairs that high & have enough air to reach back down to BA entry control on the 2nd. Its the perfect storm of council apathy, arms length management, contractor profit before safety, not learning or implementing coroners advice from camberwell 2009 fire.
Don't know in this instance but when I was involved in pricing design and build work we would often have meetings with client to discuss the job and obviously cost savings would come up. Sometimes it was in the Building Contractors interest( financially) to find and offer potential savings (although not offering the complete saving). The burden of responsibility would still be with the designers. Would be interesting to know if the cladding used was as originally specified or if it was changed. Nothing illegal about that just our fire safety regs not tight enough for external cladding. Wondering why it seemed to spread so quickly internally despite so called compartmentalisation.
so heartbreaking the stories and can understand all the anger and frustration..just hope it doesn't explode into riots etc...which IMO would be a disgrace to the dead
What I found rather distasteful were the duplicated signs blaming the Tories for the fire being held aloft amongst the crowd storming the town hall. It was obviously orchestrated as the signs were printed. (I would have equally found it distasteful if the signs were blaming Labour).
Personally I also believe that it has now been turned into a political thing. There seemed to be a number of mini buses or coaches parked from the arial view we got. People maybe brought in from outside the area. Organised by this chap :
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Unfortunately ,as sad and as terrible the whole thing is, that reaction yesterday I believe has not done them any favours. I also think Emily Maitlis's interview of Mrs May was disgusting. What is it that these TV interviewers don't understand. They know it all, and just consistently attempt to do their own interrogation and bullying on matters that they know answers cannot be given at that moment in time. Disgraceful.
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Respect to the guys on the ALP just missing fire debris while pushin water up high. Well out of BA tech bulletin 197 policy but FFs i know who are fitness champs will always have a go whatever the risk The safety HAS come from compartment structure/ wet dry riser testing& maintanence/ knowing the building/ fire fighting devices on floors/ signage/ residents being knowledgable ie fire marshalls / sprinklers/ design & most important the RIGHT materials being used no matter the cost.... The irony is this area is v wealthy for some
Turns out the firebrigade attended the flat where the fire broke out and thought they had put the fire out but never noticed the fire had spread until it was too late.
I've had firefighter training and its consistently imposed on you to NEVER assume a fire is out until you've checked and double checked everything and then check again just to make sure.
The fire and the consequences are most certainly not the firefighters' faults but there was a missed opportunity by carelessness. I'm sure they feel very bad on themselves but that's their job.
The government are partly to blame, they sat on the safety problems since the wake up call in 2009 - did they really think that was a one-off and it would never ever happen again?
But the main blame is the cladding manufacturers, it doesn't matter if it meets standards or not if it is unsafe. They test the stuff, they know what can happen, they still produce it.
Anybody that lives in Liscard House will be pleased to know the insulation infill there appears to be one of the safer ones available even if it isn't mineral insulation - but demand it is thoroughly checked anyway.
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