The NFPA guidelines state that the distance from the floor to the top of the fire extinguisher to be no more than 5 feet. At the present time, raised and brailled characters or other special ADA signage are not required for fire protection cabinets.
The United Kingdom differs from alcoholism figures reported in the USA and Australia. Individuals who were born in Ireland or Scotland (or White ethnic groups) have the highest levels of alcohol consumption at risky or high risk levels. The other major ethnic groups who live in the United Kingdom are those from South Asia (India, Pakistan & Bangladesh) and Africa.
Alcoholismâs Effect on Families It hurts more than just the alcoholic. When someone is an alcoholic, the whole family suffers. Alcoholism does not discriminate Alcoholics can hold any profession and be any race or religion. Many very educated people face this challenge too. According to US Government surveys, about 14 million Americans, 7.4 percent of the population, have a diagnosis of alcohol abuse. More than one half of American adults have a close family member who has or had alcoholism.