Tag: enforcement gaps
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Enforcement Gaps Persist: Safety Lapses After Tighter LED Wreath Rules
Background: Tighter Rules, Ongoing Dangers In Singapore, authorities tightened regulations around decorative LED installations after a spate of incidents raised concerns about public safety. The aim was clear: ensure electrical projects in residential areas meet stricter standards to protect pedestrians, especially children. Yet, three years on, residents and safety watchers say enforcement gaps persist, leaving…
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Hit by a Falling LED Wreath: Enforcement Gaps Persist Three Years After Tightened Rules
Background: Tightened Rules and the Promise of Safer Streets Singapore introduced stricter regulations on decorative LED displays to curb injuries from falling or collapsing fixtures. The measures focused on securing installation, ensuring weather resistance, and mandating routine inspections for temporary holiday adornments. City planners, safety advocates, and residents hoped the new rules would dramatically reduce…