Might anyone here be familiar with the "security Swiss cheese" realities of Swiss fire inspections & enforcement?
> The owner of the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Jacques Moretti, told Tribune de Genève that the bar had been inspected by local authorities three times in 10 years and that “everything was done according to the standards.” The Times has not yet been able to reach the owners. Local law in the region calls for yearly fire safety inspections in buildings open to the public or presenting special risks.
Switzerland has a lot of rules, but, especially in certain cantons, inspections aren't that common because cantonal authorities are more lax - or simply don't care.
Now I'm sure that Valais will start checking more...
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/switzerland-...
How much smoke does it take to fill and trigger an alarm if you have semi-exposed wood beams?
Many places don’t have or require expensive fire suppression sprinklers.
Some no smoke detectors or carbon monoxide sensors.
How far are you from the fire exit stairs?
Do you need to fight a fire with an emergency hose to get there?
Do they have a fire station nearby? Staffed? Buildings burn very fast.
Does the truck go up to your hotel’s 6th or higher floors?
denysvitali•1mo ago