www.tripleaconsult.co.uk what goes in must come out: disabled egress from complex environm ents
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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