Inspections of stands during Dia di Rincon proceed in good cooperation
In the morning hours of Dia di Rincon, the Directorate of Supervision and Enforcement of the Public Entity Bonaire (OLB), the Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department (BKCN), and the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force (KPCN), together with the Dia di Rincon organizing committee, conducted inspections of vendors' stands.
The inspections focused on compliance with safety and permit conditions. Attention was paid to the following, among other things:
- Whether there was sufficient distance between tents and stands to limit nuisance and fire hazards.
- Whether only small gas cylinders were used, correctly placed outside the stands, and equipped with secure connections.
- Whether extinguishing agents, such as a fire extinguisher or a garden hose, were present at stands where cooking or grilling took place.
- Whether cooking appliances and electrical equipment were switched off when not in use.
- Whether no objects were attached to traffic signs, lampposts, or monuments.
- Whether access roads for emergency services were free of obstacles.
- Whether no glass bottles or breakable tableware were used.
Extra attention was also paid to food safety. For example, hygienic conditions were checked, and the temperature of hot and frozen food was measured. Where necessary, vendors were addressed, and they immediately made the required adjustments.
The services express their appreciation for the constructive attitude and cooperation of the vendors. Follow-up inspections will be carried out at various times throughout the day, with the aim of supporting a safe and orderly celebration of Dia di Rincon.
