Paul Jennings
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Age | 81 |
| Date of birth | April 30,1943 |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Born | Heston |
| Hounslow | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Nationality | Australian |
| British | |
| Movies/Shows | Round the Twist |
| Driven Crazy | |
| Official site | pauljennings.com.au |
| Genres | Twist Ending |
| Books | Unreal |
| The Gizmo | |
| Quirky Tails | |
| Uncanny | |
| Children | 6 |
| Education | Monash University Clayton Campus |
| Bentleigh West Primary School | |
| Caulfield Grammar School | |
| Awards | Dromkeen Medal |
| Periods | 1985–present |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 422584 |
Paul Jennings Life story
Paul Jennings AM, is an English-born Australian writer for children, young adults and adults. He is best known for his short stories that lead the reader through an unusual series of events and end with a twist. Many of his stories were adapted for the cult classic children's television series Round the Twist.
Grenfell Tower: Builders 'gaming system' to avoid fire safety rules
Housebuilders may be " gaming The System " to avoid fire safety checks put in place after the Grenfell Tower fire, London Fire Brigade (LFB) has warned.
Deputy Commissioner Paul Jennings said there Are " hundreds if not thousands" of new buildings which may be " deliberately" designed to avoid rules.
They include blocks designed to be lower than an 18m (59ft) limit to be considered a high-rise building.
The Building safety minister to " cut corners" as " shocking".
The Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017 led to the deaths of 72 people.
Speaking to BBC Newsnight, Mr Jennings, said: " We have got examples where we think people Are deliberately designing and building their buildings below that 18 metre, six floor threshold, because they know if they reach that threshold they would have to put advanced and more intricate fire safety measures in. "
" Around 60% of The Building consultations that come in. . Are ones where we' re going back with concerns. "
Assistant Commissioner tells developers Are “gaming The System ” to avoid putting in advanced safety measures ⬇️
Mr Jennings described these new buildings in the capital as examples of " gaming The System ".
When asked how many new buildings in London were being constructed to avoid The Rules , He Said it was likely " hundreds, if not thousands".
" We Are seeing around 60% of The Building consultations that come into The Fire engineering team and others Are ones where We Are going backwards, " He Said .
Two Weeks ago, LFB said made by the Grenfell Tower Inquiry will be in place by 2022.
On Monday, Michael Gove told the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee: " We collectively - The Department , some in local government, others in the Private Sector - failed people at Grenfell and there Are people who were and still Are in buildings where there is a significant risk. "
Source of news: bbc.com
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