Emergency evacuation chair sign

This Emergency Evacuation Chair Sign provides a clear and highly visible way to identify the location of an emergency evacuation chair. The sign helps staff, fire wardens and other trained personnel quickly locate equipment provided to assist with the evacuation of people who may have difficulty using stairs during an emergency.

Evacuation chairs are commonly provided in multi storey buildings as part of emergency evacuation arrangements for people who may require assistance when normal passenger lifts are unavailable or are not intended for use during an emergency. The sign provides a permanent visual marker so that the evacuation chair can be located quickly when it is required, helping avoid unnecessary delays during an evacuation.

This sign is suitable for offices, hospitals, care facilities, hotels, schools, colleges, universities, shopping centres, public buildings, leisure facilities and other multi level premises where evacuation chairs are provided. It can be positioned directly above or adjacent to the stored evacuation chair so that the equipment remains easy to identify even in busy corridors, stairways and circulation areas.

Evacuation chairs are often located close to protected stairways, evacuation routes, designated refuge areas or other locations identified within the premises emergency evacuation arrangements. The precise location of an evacuation chair should be determined by the fire risk assessment, building layout, evacuation strategy and the needs of people who may require assistance.

Clear identification is particularly important where several pieces of emergency equipment are stored in the same area or where staff may not regularly use the evacuation chair during normal building operations. In larger buildings, multiple evacuation chairs may be provided at different levels or stairways. Consistent signage can help personnel identify each equipment location quickly.

Emergency evacuation chairs may be used to assist people with mobility impairments, injuries or other circumstances that make conventional stair evacuation difficult or unsafe. The need for evacuation assistance is not limited to permanent wheelchair users. Temporary injuries, pregnancy, medical conditions or other mobility limitations may also affect a persons ability to use stairs during an emergency.

Evacuation arrangements should therefore consider the needs of everyone who may reasonably require assistance to leave the building safely. Where individual assistance is required, a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan or other appropriate evacuation arrangement may be used depending on the premises and circumstances.

Personnel expected to operate an evacuation chair should receive suitable instruction and practical training in the specific equipment provided. Emergency conditions are not an appropriate time for someone to learn how to use unfamiliar evacuation equipment. Regular refresher training and evacuation exercises can help nominated personnel remain familiar with the chair, its location and the procedures for assisting people during an emergency.

The evacuation chair should be kept readily accessible and should not be obstructed by furniture, stored materials, deliveries or other equipment. Routine checks should be carried out in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and site procedures to ensure the chair remains available and in suitable condition for use.

This Emergency Evacuation Chair Sign can be used alongside Refuge Point, Fire Action, Fire Exit, Emergency Exit and other appropriate evacuation signage to support the overall emergency arrangements within the building. Where refuge areas are provided, an evacuation chair should not automatically be assumed to replace the communication, assistance and management arrangements required for those areas. The complete evacuation procedure should follow the premises approved fire and emergency strategy.

Ordinary passenger lifts should not normally be assumed to be available for fire evacuation. Where evacuation lifts or other specifically designed systems are provided, their use should follow the approved evacuation strategy and relevant procedures. The presence of an evacuation chair does not by itself provide an effective evacuation system. Suitable planning, trained personnel, equipment maintenance and arrangements for people who require assistance are also important.

The sign should be installed in a prominent position where it remains clearly visible and accurately identifies the evacuation chair location. If the equipment is moved, the signage should also be updated or repositioned. Emergency evacuation arrangements should be based on the premises fire risk assessment and should take account of the building, occupants, staffing arrangements and specific evacuation needs. Signage supports these arrangements but does not replace appropriate planning or training.

Manufactured from durable, high quality materials with clear print and excellent visibility, this Emergency Evacuation Chair Sign provides a professional and long lasting solution for clearly identifying evacuation chair locations in workplaces, public buildings and other premises.

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Self Adhesive Vinyl Sticker

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A self adhesive vinyl plus other stuff in here too

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95 micron

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Self Adhesive

1mm Rigid

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1mm Rigid PVC plastic full descritption

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900 micron

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Can be screwed or glued

Rigid Photoluminescent

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Rigid Photoluminescent (GITD) Glow in the dark

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1mm

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