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Joe Farang

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  1. 1 minute ago, Georgealbert said:

    The law in the UK was changed in 2022, that required all buildings over 11m, to have sprinkler systems, believe EU laws are similar.

     

    Remember that sprinklers are required as a life safety measure, these regulations are not about building protection, that is left to the insurance companies to require.

     

    Hotel safety in the UK, is based on achieving a safe evacuation, by 1. Fire detection (fire alarm systems), 2. Fire containment (fire doors, self closers, sprinklers), 3. Safe evacuation routes (signage and emergency lighting), 4. Staff awareness (training, records and fire drills), 5. Maintaining fire safety protection (testing systems, escapes routes kept clear and unlocked)

     

    Also many premises now use recessed sprinkler heads, so all you see is the flat cover, see below.

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    Ok, You sound like you know your stuff on this subject. Different to my experiences, maybe sprinklers are making a comeback since 2022

  2. 20 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

    Believe it, or not; but in the last few days I've heard two Thais, incl. a kid, mumble 'long-term' behind my back, and it had the sound of disapproval. Knowing the average Thai's English proficiency level, I wonder whether such disapproving remarks of "Long-term..." are a reflection of, possibly, recent negative Thai media reporting or discussion...

    Believe it, not

  3. I remember about 15 or so years ago I was walking along Pattaya beach road. The day before there had been a big swell on the sea.

    Along the length of the beach on the waterline there was a pile of garbage washed up about 1.5 foot high and 3 or 4 foot in width.

    I remember watching one of the beach vendors trying to push it back into the sea with the back of a rake.

     

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