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Fire evacuation plan

Plain-language definition

A document that establishes the rules and procedure for evacuating people from the building in the event of a fire.

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Fire evacuation plan describes where and how people get out of the facility, who leads whom, where the assembly point is, and how complete evacuation is verified.

What is the impact on security

  • Each shift must know escape routes and door mode.
  • The guard often helps direct the flow of people and control the premises.
  • After the evacuation, the security of the area against the entry of unwanted persons is dealt with.