HONG KONG BACKTRACKS ON REQUIRING HOTELS TO PUT FIRE ESCAPE HOODS IN ROOMS

Hong Kong authorities have backtracked on plans to require hotels to provide fire escape hoods in guest rooms and other spaces after industry leaders expressed concerns, and have said they will only encourage the… The Home Affairs Department said on Thursday evening that it would only encourage the supply of fire escape hoods in rooms for now, following a meeting with the hotel industry and the Fire Services Department.

News - South China Morning Post reports that hong Kong authorities have backtracked on plans to require hotels to provide fire escape hoods in guest rooms and other spaces after industry leaders expressed concerns, and have said they will only encourage the…

The report adds: The Home Affairs Department said on Thursday evening that it would only encourage the supply of fire escape hoods in rooms for now, following a meeting with the hotel industry and the Fire Services Department.

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