Welsh Assembly agree to principles of new fire safety measure
It has been reported that the Welsh Assembly Government have agreed unanimously on the general principles of a new fire safety measure regarding the installation of automatic sprinklers in newly built Welsh properties.
The measure, which was put forward by Ann Jones, the Labour AM for the Vale of Clwyd, on the 24th of November this year, would ensure that all these new homes would need to have this fire safety equipment fitted by builders.
Although the support for the measure was unanimous, recommendations were still offered by the chair of the legislation committee, Rosemary Butler AM, as to its implications over how the water supply will be provided and maintained as well as the impact on affordable housing.
She also warned that the installation costs are likely to be more than the original estimate given when the measure was introduced.
The Finance Committee’s chair, Angela Burns AM, countered that although the cost to developers may be higher, the housing market itself should not be impacted significantly if the measure were to be agreed upon.
It was also suggested that the systems may prove to be a plus point to potential house buyers looking at these properties.
The amendment measure will be considered by the legislation committee who are concerned that fire takes the lives of around 20 people in Wales every year.
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Investigation begins into cattle market fire
It has been confirmed that a probe is now underway following a suspected arson attack on a cattle market in Cornwall which happened near the end of last month.
Firefighters from Truro and Falmouth attended the scene of the blaze at Truro Cattle Market on Newquay Road, around 11.30pm on Tuesday the 23rd of November.
The fire crews arrived to find a pile of rubbish that was alight within a corner of the dairy building.
The area on fire in the 100ft by 165ft single-storey cattle market dairy structure had to be damped down by firefighters who made sure the blaze had been fully extinguished before the enquiry could begin.
Western Power also sent engineers to the location in order to isolate the power supply.
No injuries have been reported following the late night fire.
The operators of the cattle market have indicated that, despite the substantial damage to the building, the business is still to carry on, with their security company to oversee its safety.
The fire service has said that fire investigation officers are now working with police to establish the exact cause of the blaze, which is being treated as suspicious and a possible arson attack.