evacuation


Wireless evacuation and nurse call system launched in Australia

Ramtech has launched its WES3 Wireless Evacuation and Nurse Call System at a construction site in Australia. Read More

Gove opens Cladding Safety Scheme and commits to mandating second staircases in new residential buildings over 18m

Michael Gove outlined his long-term plans for housing in England on 24 July – with a portion dedicated to building safety. Read More

Why advances in wireless technology should offer reassurance to high-rise dwellers

Why wireless fire devices could provide the fire safety answers building safety managers and their residents are looking for. Read More

“I’ve spent three years fighting for the right to escape from a burning building” – What’s next for PEEPs?

At this year’s FIREX, attendees heard what PEEPs bad practice and good practice looks like in reality - and where next for the debate? Read More

‘The fire service must enforce existing law’: Elspeth Grant on Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans

‘Fire Safety Order already says that everyone must be able to evacuate the building’ says PEEPs expert, Elspeth Grant. Read More

Dutch theatre upgrades public address and voice evacuation system

Bosch Praesensa replaces Theater & Concert Orpheus' evacuation system which was 'aging', according to the vendor. Read More

Disabled workers’ lives at risk due to poor emergency evacuation procedures, finds report

The study found a quarter of business leaders are not aware of their responsibilities or how many of their employees have access needs. Read More

Supporting assisted care with door hardware

How the hidden roles of door hardware can further contribute to the safety and security of vulnerable residents in care home environments. Read More

Advanced welcomes fire safety guidance for new high-rise residential buildings

Advanced, has welcomed the amended Approved Document B of the Building Regulations as a “positive step in the right direction”. Read More

New simultaneous evacuation guidance for purpose-built blocks of flats

An explanation of the main provisions of the NFCC's new edition of simultaneous evacuation guidance for purpose-built blocks of flats. Read More

University of Warwick enhances safety as it installs emergency lighting system with remote monitoring

The University of Warwick required a fully functioning emergency evacuation system to cater for up to 700 people. Read More

Evacuation of disabled people – What are the existing legal liabilities responsible persons and fire safety professionals must consider?

Elspeth Grant outlines the legal liabilities associated with the evacuation planning of disabled people that professionals should consider. Read More

What’s next for fire safety in the social housing sector?

A leading panel of experts took to the stage at FIREX in May to examine the challenges in improving fire safety in the social housing sector. Read More

Lack of government commitment to PEEPs in high rise residential blocks is a ‘kick in the teeth’ for disabled people

Speaking during the Tall Buildings Conference at FIREX 2022 in May, Elpseth Grant underlined her view on the importance of PEEPs. Read More

The single stair debate: One staircase or two in tall buildings?

The pros and cons of having just one staircase in high rise residential buildings was the subject of an impassioned debate in May. We report. Read More

Evacuation alert system from C-Tec specified for eight-storey London residential block

An eight-storey block in Southwark, London, has installed C-Tec’s EVAC-ALERT evacuation alert system to comply with BS 8629 Read More



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