Loose hotel sign replaced over safety fears
Jurys Inn in Milton Keynes has been forced to replace a dangerously crumbling sign after it came loose from the building as part of a £2m refurbishment project.
Tuesday, 03 Mar 2015 16:45 GMT
Jurys Inn in Milton Keynes is undergoing a £2m refurbishment, including the replacement of a dangerous sign
The entire 27-bedroom hotel is being renovated and all its facilities upgraded, but the main priority is an outdoor sign that no longer poses a risk to members of the public.
The sign restoration comes shortly after an inquest into the death of Jacob Marx, a 27-year-old man killed by a falling William Hill sign in London.
Everyone involved in the sign process must do everything possible to ensure the safety of the public”
The investigation prompted director of the BSGA David Catanach to say: “Everyone involved in the sign process – this Association, legislators, sign makers, maintenance contractors and sign buyers – must do everything possible to ensure the safety of the public.
“This is why we have published guidance notes for our members on the obligations of sign makers and sign buyers which detail what UK and European standards must be met, cover the service life and warranty of a sign and explain what the responsibilities of the sign maker and sign buyer are in terms of sign maintenance, inspection and repair.”
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