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Disabled egress from complex environments


Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

Article 14 (b):

“In the event of danger, it must be possible for persons to evacuate the premises as quickly and as safely as possible”

the legal case


Article 15 (a & b):

“The Responsible Person must:

(a) Establish and, where necessary, give effect to appropriate procedures, including safety drills, to be followed in the event of serious and imminent danger to relevant persons

(b) Nominate sufficient number of competent persons to implement those procedures in so far as they relate to the evacuation of relevant persons from the premises.”

the legal case


Fire and Rescue Service Equality & Diversity Strategy states:

“The impact of fire is grossly disproportionate on some communities (for example 39% of fatal fire deaths are

people with disabilities)”

statistics


impact of disabilities on means of escape

wheelchairs users – clearly identified refuge areas and assisted escape devices

impaired vision – clarity of environment, familiarisation, assistance, colour navigation, clear signage, assistance dogs

impaired hearing – clear signage, auxiliary aids (eg vibrating pagers), lack of urgency

learning difficulties – clear signage, reassurance and assistance, clear instructions

Clear information for all in a suitable format

emergency evacuation


guidance

Part B & AD B physical attributes during design, construction & refurbishment phases

Part M & AD M inclusive design

BS9999:2008 evacuation strategies covering both design & management

BS8300:2008 how the built environment can be designed to anticipate and overcome building restrictions

DCLG: Means of Escape for Disabled People

supplementary Guide focusing on evacuation of disabled people

DCLG: BD 2466 guidance on the use of non-fire protected lifts & escalators


BS9999:2008

General: sections 1 - 0

Disabled evacuation sections 14 & 46

Horizontal/vertical escape: section 17/clause 18.1/18.8

Fire doors: clause 33.1.6

Stairs: clause 18.5

Lifts: clauses 46.9/46.10

Refuges: clause 46.8 & annex G

Evacuation strategies section 12

PEEPS: clause 46.7

Test drills/training: clauses 46.11/46.12

Sheltered Housing: annex Q


evacuation planning


evacuation planning

Directional sound technology• Fast efficient evacuation for the sighted • Ideal evacuation system for the visually

impaired

Strobe lighting

Video streaming of emergency instructions


evacuation planning


Generic PEEPs planning

Position of room Barriers

Fire alarm provision Refuges

Nos of fire compartments Auxiliary aids required

Staff training Information provided

Test drills Peaks and dips

Night cover Collating information

Liaison with the FRS Review and management


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