Every Emergency Action Plan (EAP) must account for a fire-related emergency, including evacuation protocols. While the plans must outline who is responsible for helping with an evacuation, they are not required to designate individuals to help fight the fire. The goal...
A growing number of states are implementing recommendations for critical incident maps in schools. This is in response to an increasing number of incidents, including natural disasters, in which time is a critical factor in saving lives. A critical incident map is a...
Adequately planning for building emergencies takes preparation—employers are expected to have an emergency action plan (EAP) for employees to follow, and oftentimes, an emergency evacuation map can be a crucial component of that plan. For an evacuation map to fully...
There are many different disasters that can result in a situation where it is safer to remain inside a building than to risk going outside. From severe weather events to chemical contaminants in the air, a designated shelter-in-place area can provide valuable safety...
In the U.S., there are two main codes for building occupancy classification. The occupancy group classification is a means of determining what the space will be used for, including the expected age, mental and physical capacity, self-preservation capacity, and...
Evacuation maps can be illustrated and posted in a building in a number of ways. Many organizations expect this to be a simple task and try to DIY the illustration and posting of their evacuation maps. However, the people in charge of this task are not always...
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