Drill frequency would depend on the complexity of the emergency scenario and the building structure. As a minimum, it is advisable to conduct yearly.Continue Reading

It is best to have 2 or more escape routes.Continue Reading

Escape route(s) must be accessible at all times.Continue Reading

A safe route (horizontal and vertical) for people to travel from any location in the building or structure to a safe place, without the need for outside assistance.Continue Reading

Brainstorm a list of emergency scenarios where evacuation is necessary and visualise the evacuation process from noticing the emergency event, taking action and evacuation time, taking into consideration of the elderly and disabled people.Continue Reading

A map of the space showing all doors and windows, and the escape routes leading to the safe space for all occupants to gather.Continue Reading

Brainstorm a list of emergency scenarios where evacuation is necessary and visualise the evacuation process from noticing the emergency event, taking action and evacuation time, taking into consideration of the elderly and disabled people.Continue Reading

A safe route (horizontal and vertical) for people to travel from any location in the building or structure to a safe place, without the need for outside assistance.Continue Reading

Fire demand is given by the formula, Q = 100 X sqrt(p) where: P = population in thousands Q = water demand in kiloliters.Continue Reading

Average daily demand (q) = Px where: P= Population, x = water in lpcd 1. Maximum Daily Demand (MDD) = Q = 1.8q 2. Maximum Hourly Demand ( MHD) = Q = 1.5MDD = 2.7qContinue Reading