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Fire Escape Plan
At Uneed Safety, we specialise in providing consultancy services for safety standards, including ISO 23601, the international benchmark for designing fire evacuation plans. These plans are essential safety signs in buildings and public spaces, aiming to convey vital information about escape routes in a simplified, universally understood format, transcending language barriers. When interpreting a fire escape floor plan, it should be approached as a safety sign rather than a technical or architectural drawing. Symbols representing fire safety equipment, first aid stations, fire exits, and other elements must adhere to IS EN 7010 standards and align with safety signs used in Irish workplaces.
The fundamental design principles outlined in ISO 23601 encompass:
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Simplified floor layout, depicting internal walls as half the thickness of external walls
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Clearly marked emergency exits and escape routes, with horizontal routes represented in light green and vertical routes in dark green
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User's point of location indicated as "You are here"
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Orientation to the North direction
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Staircase locations
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Instructions for actions to take upon discovering a fire or hearing the alarm
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Inclusion of specific evacuation provisions for individuals with disabilities
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Identification of lifts as architectural features
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Provision of an overview plan, assembly points, and a legend.
Further details may encompass the positioning of:
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Fire-fighting equipment
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Fire protection measures
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Provisions for the fire brigade
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First aid equipment availability
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Evacuation provisions for various scenarios
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Any other pertinent information deemed relevant.
ISO 23601 guidelines advise placing fire escape plans:
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Where occupants can easily access and familiarise themselves with the escape routes
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Strategically positioned along the escape route, including:
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Primary entry points on each floor
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Proximity to lifts and stairs
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In various rooms, such as conference rooms, staff areas, and hotel bedrooms
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At designated training locations
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At principal junctions and intersections
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Whether you're a landlord requiring a single plan for a small apartment or a facilities manager in need of multiple plans for a complex industrial or institutional site, reach out to us, and we'll ensure your needs are met efficiently.
The benefit of having a fire escape plan:
Implementing fire escape plans will promptly enhance the effectiveness of fire evacuation procedures by furnishing occupants with vital details concerning escape routes, fire exits, and assembly points.
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What is the catchment area of our fire safety courses?At Uneed Safety, we provide clients with Fire Safety Courses nationwide.
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