Guidance on the emergency use of lifts or escalators for evacuation and fire and rescue service operations

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2009
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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Abstract

Provides guidance on the emergency use of lifts or escalators for evacuation and fire and rescue service operations. It provides guidance on: the factors that should be considered by building designers, approvers and building operators and managers; the process to be adopted when considering the adoption of lifts or escalators for emergency evacuation; the use of these in both new and existing buildings and for fire and certain non-fire incidents, such as Imminent Catastrophic Events (ICE). ICEs are where there is some warning of a significant non-fire threat to a building.

History

BD 2466.

ISBN

9781409811596

Subjects

  • Special subject areas
  • Fire
  • Means of escape

Publisher History

Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Department for Communities and Local Government is a UK Government department that works to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. This includes housing, improving public services, regeneration, sustainability and the prevention of anti-social behaviour. They were formerly known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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