Huge fire engulfs west London tower block.

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Somewhat related...

                               UK: All samples from high-rise towers fail fire safety tests

Many of the main news outlets have been milking this for all it's worth and though a casual
reader may deem it as a mature concern of the UK authorities for the welfare of the occupants
of social housing, I think it's more a bandwagon for certain political parties to force the current
Government's hand in attempts to raise profiles.

The Labour Party can crow on about cost-cutting that effects the poor, but if I was Corbyn or
one of his gang, I'd be very careful. Many of these towers were built under a Labour Government
a long time ago, so he should check his facts before he starts in with his commie bullsh*t.

But look at it another way... just like an occupant of one of these high-rise buildings did on a news
programme on Saturday.

When any repairs are done to the apartments, the Council workers come in and fix, upgrade or
alter whatever needs doing. The occupants of the apartments aren't moved out and placed in
hotels or hostels during the repairs.

That's why many of the residents are refusing to move. What for...? the media focus is on the
cladding that's external and this material didn't cause the fire, it just allegedly assisted in spreading
it. 

It's agreed that the cause was from a fridge-freezer, yet the company that manufactures that particular
appliance haven't called that model in, they just issued a serial number to check by the owners if they're
concerned.

So why move all the residents out...? In my view, it's to look for something that may be in there that
shouldn't be. The tower-blocks have been there for many years and any pipework, electrical wiring and
other changes fall under the regulations that either the UK demand or the European Union deems
appropriate.

External gas pipes inside a room may seem hazardous at a glance, but the current regulations allow it and
after reading those regulations, it makes sense on many levels. Any pipework is placed in a high position
for the reason that it's more difficult to 'accidentally' damage the pipe.

Also, the height ensures any escaping gas is kept away from most electrical areas or flame.
External piping in a room is easier to access and if there's a leak, there's no build-up in a wall cavity that
may compound problems and lead to a possible explosion. These are rules Councils across the United
Kingdom adhere to and social housing isn't just about high-rise tenements.

Whole two-storey house estates are abundant across the country, where those who can't afford or prefer
not to pay a mortgage for a home, live in a Council-provided accommodation where a rent is paid.
Are they being moved out because of certain visible pipes...? No.

The cladding-matter is external and even if it's now deemed a fire risk, it is only a risk and it's been hanging
on the walls of these towers for many years.

Look at your own abode and think of the many dangers available when you get right down to it.
The electrical wires that are in the wall... could they come loose from the back of the socket?
A nail holding a picture-frame up, has it penetrated a water or gas pipe without your knowledge are slowly
seeping into the cavities and surrounding your home with peril?

Would you evacuate your house because of a 'maybe in the future' or would you just change it out?

Somebody is looking for something in these towers and this tragedy at Grenfell is a perfect excuse.