Yes, this is still true.
The reasoning behind this- yes, we do actually think about such matters 🙂 – is that for somebody that has not yet decided if the DE Programme is right for them, this saves the cost of purchasing and installing the Fire Extinguisher for what may only be one weekend. However, since most people are ‘hooked’ after the first day, you are likely only postponing the inevitable cost.
No such allowance is made for Safety Helmets or DE Safety inspections though.
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