Emergency evacuation system for all

Abstract

A good emergency evacuation plan for buildings is a key factor for saving lives in the case of an emergency. Therefore, the purpose of the project “Emergency Evacuation System for All” is ensuring the appliance of evacuation methodology, being as efficient and effective as possible, in order to maintain a maximum amount of safety for able and disabled people. Major outcome of the project is a complete emergency evacuation system, taking all people into account for buildings with a special focus on public buildings such as university buildings. The project contains a general evacuation plan for all people, an applied evacuation plan for the main building at the Escola Politècnica Superior d'Enginyeria de Vilanova i la Geltrú, a new technical evacuation solution for buildings, a report on existing technical solutions, a training plan for emergency helpers and a business plan for La Càtedra d’Accessibilitat, a non porfit organization with the main goal to improve society standarts concering persons with disabilities.