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Some Island flats 'significantly below' fire safety standards

IoM Fire and Rescue urging for premises to meet requirements

Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service has raised concerns about some flats on Island falling far below required fire safety standards.

It's urging owners, tenants and agents to make sure their premises meet safety requirements.

Divisional Officer in the fire service, Carl Kinvig, says some of the issues include fire doors not closing properly as well as untested alarms and lighting.

He explains what he thinks the reasons are for standards slipping:

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