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Dry Riser and pump outlet..
We talked about this earlier in the thread when the firemen came to our house.

So this can be found in public buildings especially those with high storeys to enable firemen easily access water in the case of fire emergency

Dry powder.
Also called ABC extinguisher because they can be used on Classes A,B,C fires but not to be used in enclosed space because of risk of inhalation and cleaning up. Not used on cooking oil fire. Not used in offices and residential properties.
Label colour Blue.

Service/maintenance form on far right

Wet chemical.
Used for Class F fire. Used especially in Commercial Kitchens and canteens. Can also be used for Class A if water and foam is unavailable
Label colour Yellow.

Blanket.
Mostly used in kitchens to smother fire on the stove or wrap around the person who is on fire. Just pull the blanket out and use as appropriate

Foam.
Used mostly in Class B fire.. but since they water based, can also be used on Class A fire. Not used for kitchen fire or metal fire. Used in almost all buildings
Label colour Cream

CO2. Carbon dioxide is used for Electrical fire risk and class B fires. Mostly used in computer server rooms, construction sites etc
It's label colour is Black. That of water is Red

England has Fire Extinguisher Regulations which governs how fire extinguisher should be used. Where to locate them eg 'standard pair' Water and CO2 fire extinguisher should be located at Exits and fire alarm call points. Also governs the size of the extinguisher to be used depending on the size of the building, when to replaced, services etc. It also stipulates that extinguisher should be serviced annually and the dates and signature of tech who serviced it displayed. At the point where the extinguisher is located, information as to what fire to use for should also be displayed

According to the Regulations, it will be illegal to mount a fire extinguisher without first having it commissioned. That is The extinguisher has been properly checked and certified good for use by a certified tech..

Water used for class A fire.. not for liquid or electrical fires.
Used typically in offices, schools, residential houses etc

There are a lot of things we take for granted back home. Example Fire prevention and control especially as regards public and commercial places.
One of the online courses I did training on was fire safety regulations, so naturally I became aware of some fire precautions at every home I go to work in.. Almost all homes have fire drills on a particular day/time every week. Once it's time and the fire alarm sounds, all staff are expected to leave whatever they are doing and head down to the muster point. Some homes have their fire doors closing automatically,some you have to manually close them. One home required all the staff on each floor manning the exit doors when the alarm started.
Usually, this last for some minutes, while they check whatever and then we all go in

So I'll show some pictures of extinguishers I've seen and what fire they can be used on effectively, because in my part of Naija na only water extinguisher I don see for Govt secretariat

Winter is coming

5pm

1stbest:
I heard that in UK they have high cost if living and their is no job to compare other European countries , how true was that?

Well, I've not lived in any European country, so I can't compare cost of living

I don't know about unavailability of jobs because I am not here to settle, so I've not seen the need to scout for jobs in my field (might involve writing exams, etc)

On the other hand, medical field is 'always' in need of staff in one area or the other. Also, the tech field. So it depends on what jobs one is looking for.. Internet, Nairaland is full of information.

That been said, care jobs are readily available for one to do either to carry hold body till something better comes up or permanently . I've seen some graduates, do care jobs while switching to another career eg Nursing

budaatum:
We are seeing how you waka that shoe finish walking all over UK and are immensely grateful.

Did you notice what Oyinbo did to the clock? They gave you extra one hour sleep just like that!

. No be my shoe sef
I woke up as usual jor

7Alexandre:
I guess because Megabus fares are very cheap.

Even here in the United States an Equivalent Journey that will cost about $80 with Greyhound Bus only cost about $10 with Megabus when booked in advance.

As long as I get to my destination safely. Tor

justwise:
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Lol still don’t know how u managed to like that bus company.

Cheap way to travel.
Pass thru many cities

I am not in a hurry

I don dey go.
Dependable Megabus

London Monday crowd.

View of White Hart lane from my host's window

Needed to fix one of our shoes that was crying for help

This guy can fix anything fixable!

Stratford

This day, West Ham just finished playing at home (Olympic stadium) just around the corner and we met the fans leaving. Massive crowd

Westfield Stratford City is a shopping center in Stratford, London. Has about 350 shops. 2nd largest Urban shopping center in the EU

Stratford train station
Westfield Stratford City

Liverpool Street Train station

Bits..

Beautyaddy:
Oh nice...I guess this is where most of the taxes from UK residents go to for upkeeping

God save the Queen

On my first visit to London in '12, I was taken to Liverpool Street Market where I bought clothes and other stuff at very affordable rates. The whole streets was filled with traders esp Africans and Asians selling different merchandise.
So I decided to go there but to my surprise, we were greeted with empty streets when we got there.
I was told that the govt increased the tax astronomically that the traders couldn't afford to pay.

We took almost all the train lines in London: District, Hammersmith, Jubilee, Circle, Overland. Chai!

Tips about the St James Park

River Tyburn across St James Park

Canada Gate..
Gift from Canada celebrating it's contribution to the then British Empire in honour of Queen Victoria Memorial

View overlooking The Mall

Constitution Hill.
Queen Victoria Memorial

Met this white dude who offered to snap us. He can exchange pleasantries in Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo. He's passing through a difficult time asked us to include him in our prayers

When will we this up close to our seat of govt?