certain group of hotels do they comply with FSO

[Midland Retty]

i see where you are coming from on a lot of points - We'll just  have to agree to disagree on some of teh others Jokar ...

... but I still say the hotel should take responsibility for the welfare and intrests of their guests and Id expect to see plans in place (at hotels with 24 hour staff that is) for the provision of alternative shelter in the event of emegrencies, heating failures etc etc.

Anyway I shan't rant on - The guests were left out in the cold which isn't good and it leads us back to the anomolie of unstaffed hotels and what happens with Hotel Evac in general

The determination will hopefully establish whats considered to be best practice

[Ricardo]

It is my understanding that one authority is considering seeking a determination from the Secretary of State on this very matter.

They are concerned that if these matters were to be prosecuted through the courts then any outcome may have considerable impact upon similar types of premises. To ensure fairness, and a consistent approach, they believe it appropriate to seek a determination.

Dinnertime Dave/ or anyone else

Any word regarding the above yet?

[davio1960]

Hi All
It is my understanding East Sussex Fire and Rescue have recently prosecuted a hotelier for a whole host of things but one area was not having a person available over night...may have identified as no having a suitable evacuation policy!
Perhaps another person has greater detail of the case.
Regards

[Dinnertime Dave]

Haven`t heard a thing myself, interestingly though it wasn`t East Sussex who were seeking the determination.