London Calling (themselves stupid).

[jahwarrior72]

pretty soon, the Brits are going to regulate themselves out of existence.

http://www.metro.co.uk/news/article....&in_page_id=34

Extinguishers banned as a fire safety hazard
Monday, March 10, 2008 Fire extinguishers could be removed from communal areas in flats throughout the country because they are a safety hazard, it has emerged.

The life-saving devices encourage untrained people to fight a fire rather than leave the building, risk assessors in Bournemouth decided.

There are fears that their recommendation, which has seen the extinguishers ripped out of several private, high-rise flats in the town, could set a national precedent.

Under the Fire Safety Order of 2005, fire assessments must be carried out to 'eliminate or reduce risk as is reasonably practical'.

But Mike Edwards, who lives in one of the blocks, said he was 'absolutely staggered' that risk experts thought it a safe decision.

'They are worried we will point them in the wrong direction or use the wrong extinguishers,' he said. 'But if you are trapped in a burning building, you will work out how to use one.'

The 61-year-old claimed his neighbours were now worried sick that a fire could break out.

Dorset Fire and Rescue defended the move, saying: 'Obviously, in some cases, an extinguisher could come in useful but, with new building regulations, every escape route should be completely fireproof.'

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents backed their removal because different extinguishers should be used on different types of fire.

But the Department for Communities and Local Government denied it would see them removed from all flats.

'Fire and safety regulations make clear that appropriate safety equipment must be provided,' said a spokesman.

Independent health and safety consultant Anthony Petitt suggested training people in their use – 'otherwise it's just putting people at risk'.

[lionsfury814]

wow they cant defend themselves from an armed attacker or a fire...wow



ill never understand...

[Ten*K]

wow.. just wow.

I can't even imagine what they'll ban next... probably instruments of making fire... because of the mere possibility that some asshat will try to burn down a building, but the only reality is that no one will be able to light a cig, or grill food.

them folks are nuckin futs.

maybe we could sell Philly to THEM.

[dman]

I don't like being a deer in the head-lights,think I'd have to become a criminal?
Lets hope we don't find out !! Hell hath no fury like a Dman scorned!

These are (MY) guns,though,they may look like others,these are,MINE!knives,forks,extinguishers,etc.!!

[Ten*K]

agreed... if I were in England, I'd rather be a criminal.

[adymond]

This could be the height of idiocy. I can't even come up with a smart ass comment and that is rare indeed. Maybe they can ban shoe laces next since they pose a tripping hazzard. They can also be used to strangle people.

[PisnNapalm]

Just..... wow.

I can't even begin to comprehend the stupidity in their decision.

[dman]

This could be the height of idiocy. I can't even come up with a smart ass comment and that is rare indeed. Maybe they can ban shoe laces next since they pose a tripping hazzard. They can also be used to strangle people.

I knew you could do it ! Keep the faith !!

[axmdr40]

Theyz cominz to zee rezccu!

[adymond]

I knew you could do it ! Keep the faith !!

It took me staring at the screen for a good 15 minutes and a headache to come up with that gem too.