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How to initiate evacuation movement in public buildings
Research and experience show that occupants tend to ignore fire alarm signals and continue their activities in large public buildings. Alternative means to alert the public in the event of an emergency and to initiate evacuation movement are discussed. The use of a standardized Temporal-Three fire alarm signal is advocated to ensure occupant recognition of the fire alarm. Also, a communication system combined with closed-circuit televisions (CCTVs) is recommended to convey precise information to the public. Building managers are considered responsible for developing a fire safety plan, and for ensuring that employees are well trained and that communication among staff is efficient in order to transmit information to the public that will prompt fast and safe evacuation movement.
How to initiate evacuation movement in public buildings
Research and experience show that occupants tend to ignore fire alarm signals and continue their activities in large public buildings. Alternative means to alert the public in the event of an emergency and to initiate evacuation movement are discussed. The use of a standardized Temporal-Three fire alarm signal is advocated to ensure occupant recognition of the fire alarm. Also, a communication system combined with closed-circuit televisions (CCTVs) is recommended to convey precise information to the public. Building managers are considered responsible for developing a fire safety plan, and for ensuring that employees are well trained and that communication among staff is efficient in order to transmit information to the public that will prompt fast and safe evacuation movement.
How to initiate evacuation movement in public buildings
Proulx, Guylène (author)
Facilities ; 17 ; 331-335
1999-09-01
5 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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