Escape Of Disabled People From Fire

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Escape Of Disabled People From Fire

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Author : T. J. Shields
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996

Escape Of Disabled People From Fire written by T. J. Shields and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Barrier-free design categories.

This report describes a programme of work carried out by the Fire Research Centre at the University of Ulster for the Department of the Environment, London. The research programme was structured such that: the prevalence of disability in the United Kingdom was established from published and unpublished work, the nature and severity of individual disabilities and disabilities in combination were determined from one of the most comprehensive databases available, the areas of disability were considered with respect to their relevance to emergency egress and reduced to a generic set, ie, locomotion, dexterity, seeing, hearing and mental, considered sufficient for use in risk assessment engineering, experimental studies were devised and executed to measure the egress capabilities of people with disabilities and produce appropriate input data for risk assessment modelling, a strategy for classifying disabled people with respect to fire safety was developed, and it was possible to estimate the likelihood of each category of disabled being in any building purpose group used in Building Regulations. This report is addressed to two specific classes of readers: (a) those who prefer the qualitative statements distilled from behaviours observed during the various experiments. These are of the form: "the subjects regarded the task as a challenge; were eager to do their best and tried very hard; a fire door situated at a bend in a corridor presented an almost insurmountable problem to a wheelchair user". These qualitative statements based on observations inform regulators, designers and managers of buildings in use of good and bad practice and are thus immediately applicable, (b) those who prefer hard data for the development and use of risk assessment tools. The experimental data expressed in terms of descriptive statistics is suitable input for Monte Carlo or other techniques which are employed in risk assessment tools to generate probabilities. Cost effective design demands the use of such tools. It is apparent that some people alone in a building or part of a building may not be able to open certain doors, hear a fire alarm or see the nearest exit signs. Realistically, it is unlikely that sufficient monies will be available in every ease to finance the level of support to 'ensure' safety in such a situation. Most case designs therefore may not be affordable but a designer cannot ignore the possibility, however remote that such a situation could occur. Risk assessment provides the opportunity to demonstrate that the building in use lies within the bounds of acceptable safety. Unfortunately, the inclusion of the numerical data generated by this work in this report, does not enhance its general readability but the inclusion of this data will be of specific and practical use to developers of risk assessment tools. Fire safety engineering is at present more difficult than its well established sister engineering disciplines, however, advances in computer based design analysis offer the potential of reliable robust risk assessment tools for use by trained engineers. The numerical data generated from this work is presented in the context of quantitative risk engineering.

Fire Safety Risk Assessment

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Author : Great Britain. Department for Communities and Local Government
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007

Fire Safety Risk Assessment written by Great Britain. Department for Communities and Local Government and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Barrier-free design categories.

Summary: This is a supplementary guide and should be read alongside other guides in the Fire Safety Risk Assessment series. The appendices provide examples and information to help carry out the assessment and recording of Personal Emergency Escape Plans (PEEPs)

Assisted Means Of Escape Of Disabled People From Fires In Tall Buildings

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Author : G. M. E. Cooke
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991

Assisted Means Of Escape Of Disabled People From Fires In Tall Buildings written by G. M. E. Cooke and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Barrier-free design categories.

This paper describes the background to recent United Kingdom regulations and codes which require provision to be made in new buildings to facilitate access by disabled people and allow them to escape if fire occurs. It shows how the concept of safe refuges associated with escape stairways or evacuation lifts can be employed as part of the evacuation strategy. The main features of an evacuation lift are described. The paper will be of interest to architects, engineers, fire authorities and building control officers.

Fire Precautions In The Design Construction And Use Of Buildings Code Of Practice For Means Of Escape For Disabled People

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Author : British Standards Institute Staff
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999-05-15

Fire Precautions In The Design Construction And Use Of Buildings Code Of Practice For Means Of Escape For Disabled People written by British Standards Institute Staff and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-05-15 with categories.

Fire safety in buildings, Fire safety, Buildings, Design, Safety measures, Hazard prevention in buildings, Fire, Fire resistance, Disabled people, Handicapped people, Buildings open to the public, Means of escape from fire in buildings, Fire-escape routes, Structural fire protection, Space planning and design, Instructions for use, Legislation, Stairs, Fire-escape stairs, Ramps, Passenger lifts, Lifts, Emergency measures, Management operations, Planning, Alarm systems, Fire alarms

Fire Risks For The Mobility Impaired

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Author :
language : en
Publisher: FEMA
Release Date :

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Fire And Disability 2008 Special Report

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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Workplace Law Group
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Fire And Disability 2008 Special Report written by and has been published by Workplace Law Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.

Fire Safety Risk Assessment

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Author : Great Britain: Department for Communities and Local Government
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2006-06-26

Fire Safety Risk Assessment written by Great Britain: Department for Communities and Local Government and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-06-26 with Technology & Engineering categories.

New fire safety rules affecting all non-domestic premises in England and Wales will come into force on 1 October 2006, in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1541, ISBN 0110729455). This is one of a series of 11 publications which sets out recommendations and guidance for employers, managers, occupiers and owners of particular types of premises on how to carry out a fire risk assessment and how to identify general fire precautions required (including fire detection and warning systems, firefighting equipment, escape routes, signs and training). This guide covers premises where the main use of the building or part of the building is a theatre, cinema, concert hall or combination of these. As well as purpose-built premises, this includes buildings converted for such use. Other guides in the series cover temporary structures used for these purposes: guides for small/medium (ISBN 1851128204) and large (ISBN 1851128212) places of assembly. If the premises are part of, or related to the following, then the relevant guides should also be consulted: educational facilities (ISBN 1851128190), shopping centres (ISBN 1851128158), include sleeping accommodation (ISBN 1851128174), open air events or venues (ISBN 1851128239).

Compartment Sizes Resistance To Fire And Fire Safety Project

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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015

Compartment Sizes Resistance To Fire And Fire Safety Project written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with categories.

Fire Precautions In The Design And Construction Of Buildings

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Author : British Standards Institution
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988

Fire Precautions In The Design And Construction Of Buildings written by British Standards Institution and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with categories.

Building Regulations Explained

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Author : London District Surveyors Association
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2003-09-02

Building Regulations Explained written by London District Surveyors Association and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-09-02 with Architecture categories.

This fully revised essential reference takes into account all important aspects of building control, including new legislation up to Spring 2000 with important revisions to parts B, K, M and N. Each chapter explains the approved document. Publication lists and relevant sources of information are also included, together with annexes devoted to legislation relevant to the construction industry, determinations made by the Secretary of State and sample check lists. Building Regulations Explained will be of wide appeal to architects, planners, surveyors, builders, building control professionals (including new non-NHBC approved inspectors), regulators and students.