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INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................
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Strategy ..........................................................................................................................
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Disabled evacuation .......................................................................................................
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Figure 1 – Emergency Voice Communication points ......................................................
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Figure 2 - Level 1 ...........................................................................................................
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Figure 3 - Level 00 .........................................................................................................
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Horton A building is a multi storey building ranging from four to six floors. It is used for office and teaching space. Occupancy includes Staff, Students and visitors, included within the visitor category are service users, these include members of the public who attend the School to receive treatment for various conditions, the treatment is given by students under supervision.
The strategy therefore has been developed to take account of all user groups and all those who may be lawfully on the premises.
In the event that it becomes necessary to evacuate the building with the exception of level four of the new extension, evacuees should use one of the two primary escape routes as indicated on the attached plan. The exact route may be determined by the seat of the fire or any visible smoke. As a general rule the exit route should be by the nearest available exit, this does not necessarily mean the route by which people entered the building.
If the main central staircase is used it leads to a lobby at level 0 where an external door is situated and should be used to reach external air, in the event that the lobby is inaccessible the corridor facing onto the external gardens can be used to access a second exit at the opposite end of the building.
Once at this end of building evacuees can either use the final exit door located at the bottom of several steps or proceed into the adjoining building (Chesham B), the in this building is located on the right hand side of the corridor, it should be noted this leads to a number of stairs to reach ground level, if this is problematic evacuees should continue along the corridor to the lift lobby where the lift can be used in the normal manner.
Levels 1 to 3 inclusive have a choice of two way travel, the main stairs can be used as above or the stirs or lift can be used within Chesham building also described above.
Occupants of level four have must use the primary staircase serving all floors. On reaching level 0 if the lobby is affected then the corridor can be used to access a second exit at the opposite end of the building as above.
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Emergency voice communication points have been installed within the School in the main central staircase lobby; in the event of an evacuation signal being given persons with a mobility related disability should proceed to the lift lobby and contact Security who will advise further.
In the event that the main lift lobby cannot be used evacuees should proceed to the opposite end of the building and enter
Chesham B, the exit within this building can be used or alternatively if evacuees continue to the Chesham lift lobby the lift can be used in the normal manner to exit the building.
Figure 1 – Emergency Voice
Communication points
To operate the call point the red call button should be pressed and held for about 5 seconds until a dial tone can be heard, Security will acknowledge the call by speaking to you, wait for a few seconds after they have finished speaking before again pressing and holding the button to speak.
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Figure 2 - Level 1
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Chesham B
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Disabled platform lift
Figure 3 - Level 00
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