Emergency Evacuation Plans - Interlogix Caddx User Manual

EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANS

An emergency evacuation plan should be established for an actual fire alarm condition.
For example, the following steps are recommended by the National Fire Protection
Association and can be used as a guide in establishing an evacuation plan for your
building.
Draw up a floor plan of your home. Show windows, doors, stairs, and rooftops that can
be used for escape. Indicate each occupant's escape routes. Always keep these
routes free from obstruction. Determine two means of escape from each room. One
will be the normal exit from the building. The other may be a window that opens easily.
An escape ladder may have to be located near the window if there is a long drop to the
ground below. Set a meeting place outdoors for a headcount of the building
occupants.
Practice escape procedures. In a home, sleep with bedroom door closed; this will
increase your escape time. If you suspect fire, test the door for heat. If you think it is
safe, brace your shoulder against the door and open it cautiously. Be ready to slam
the door if smoke or heat rush in. Practice escaping to the outdoors and meeting in an
assigned spot. Call the Fire Department from a neighbor's phone. NOTE : After the
installation of your Security System has been completed, notify your local Fire and
Police Departments to give them your name and address for their records. Early
warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in
all rooms. This equipment should be installed in accordance with the National Fire
Protection Association's Standard 72. For additional information write the National Fire
Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.The following are
examples of evacuation plans. A plan unique to your home or business should be
drawn and memorized by each occupant.

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