EU to repeal need for fire safety legislation in its member countries.
USA, Australia and Middle East may follow. European fire industry spokesman ..."We are shocked and saddened by this move." The European Commission are pushing forward an opt-out for all its member countries, so that they no longer will be required to impose fire safety requirements for new and existing buildings. This follows the conclusions of a €12m funded project, assessing fire safety requirements throughout Europe. A major accountancy firm that was awarded the project,