by Tony Jones | Jun 28, 2024 | Building Maps
Have you ever noticed that school buildings have numerically labeled exterior doors? The reason for this school door numbering system goes beyond the everyday use of entrances and exits. In fact, these labels are put in place for emergency purposes. The rapid...
by Tony Jones | Aug 15, 2023 | Building Maps
Creating fire evacuation maps is an essential task in maintaining the safety of your building’s occupants. One of the most integral parts of this process is creating emergency exit routes. These are sometimes called fire exits, egress routes, or points of egress....
by Tony Jones | Sep 17, 2020 | Building Maps
What is an Evacuation Assembly Area? An evacuation assembly area is a designated area that is distanced from the building for occupants to meet in the event of an emergency such as a fire or an active shooter. Assembly areas ensure that all occupants are both safe and...
by Tony Jones | Sep 8, 2020 | Building Maps
Building Fire at School Admin Facility A school administration building caught fire on Sunday evening at Winnsboro ISD in East Texas. According to the Longview News-Journal, a student was passing by late that night and saw flames coming from the top of the building....
by Tony Jones | Apr 20, 2020 | Building Maps
Throughout the Midwest, school systems are increasing their investment in sever weather sheltering and safety. The frequent threat of tornadoes in this region calls for extra attention from school administrators and safety professionals. Schools Investing in Severe...
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