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Fire Evacuation & Emergency Egress

Evacuating a building in an emergency is a crucial factor in the design and management of that building and this area of design and managenent must include the needs of disabled people. It is the responsibility of the building management to provide a safe "means of escape" for any disabled people in their building. The documents featured below provide guidance on building design, use and management to ensure that a building can safely accommodate disabled people. Guidance is also given on the design specification, equipment, fixtures, fittings and signage required for successful best practice emergency egress for disabled people.

Fire Safety Risk Assessment: Means of Escape for Disabled People

This 2007 government document provides information on accessibility and means of escape for disabled people. It provides examples and information to help carry out a fire safety risk assessment and record Personal Emergency Escape Plans (PEEPs) which are central to eemergency escape for disabled people. A practical and informative document that should be read, understood and applied throughout the built environment.

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Guidance on the Emergency use of Lifts for Evacuation

This 2009 government document provides guidance on the emergency use of lifts or escalators for evacuation and fire and rescue service operations. It provides guidance on the factors that should be considered by building designers, approvers and building operators and managers. This is particularly relevant for disabled people who may depend on a lift as part of an building evacuation route.

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Building Bulletin 100: Design for fire safety in schools

This 2007 government document provides guidance on fire safety in schools and includes reference to the emergency escape of disabled people with an emphasis on risk assessment and the correct implementation of Personal Emergency Escape Plans (PEEPs). The guidance also contains design guidance to reduce the risk of property damage.

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Approved Document B - Fire Safety (Vol 1 Dwellings)

Sets out the minimum requirements. Includes technical information on the provision of construction, egress routes, occupancy, management and equipment in Dwellings.

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Approved Document B - Fire Safety (Vol 2 Buildings other than Dwellings)

Sets out the minimum requirements. Includes technical information on the provision of construction, egress routes, occupancy and equipment in Non - Dwellings.

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