Fire Concerns at Golant
Recent events at Cambridge have brought fire safety very much to the attention of hostellers. Now, it is reported in the Cornish Guardian that Golant YH has been found wanting after a recent inspection:
Faults including inadequate fire detection and warning systems were recorded by the visiting fire safety officers at Penquite House youth hostel.
Escape routes and exits could not be used as quickly and safely as possible, escape doors could not be easily and immediately opened from the inside and escape routes did not have adequate signs.
Firefighters also reported that the escape routes did not have adequate emergency lighting in case the normal lighting circuits failed.
Steps have already been taken to remedy some of these shortcomings, and a specialist contractor is to be called in to complete the necessary work.