1. www.tripleaconsult.co.uk What goes in must come out: Disabled egress from complex environm ents

2. www.tripleaconsult.co.uk 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

3. www.tripleaconsult.co.uk 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

4. www.tripleaconsult.co.uk 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

5. www.tripleaconsult.co.uk 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

6. www.tripleaconsult.co.uk guidance Part B & AD Bphysical attributes during design, construction & refurbishment phases Part M & AD Minclusive design BS9999:2008evacuation strategies covering both design & management BS8300:2008how 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 2466guidance on the use of non-fire protected lifts & escalators

7. www.tripleaconsult.co.uk BS9999:2008 General:sections 1 - 0 Disabled evacuationsections 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 strategiessection 12 PEEPS:clause 46.7 Test drills/training:clauses 46.11/46.12 Sheltered Housing:annex Q

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13. www.tripleaconsult.co.uk 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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16. Generic PEEPs planning Position of roomBarriers Fire alarm provisionRefuges Nos of fire compartmentsAuxiliary aids required Staff trainingInformation provided Test drillsPeaks and dips Night coverCollating information Liaison with the FRSReview and management

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18. What goes in must come out: Disabled egress from complex environm ents