MOOSE Z900, User Manual

Page: 33 / 51

Evacuation Plan
2
2.1 Developing An Evacuation Plan
Preparation and education are of prime importance in the prevention of fire. An
evacuation plan should be established
BEFORE a severe situation arises. Your
security system may or may not contain fire detection and notification equipment.
Make sure your security company representative fully explains the configuration of
your system. Make sure you fully understand these limitati ons of your system.
Use the following steps in establishing an evacuation plan:
I. Evaluate all possible escape routes from your home and draw a floor
plan.
2. Select two exit escape routes from each room.
3. Provide escape ladders for rooms above the first floor. Check the ladders to
be sure that they will reach the ground.
4. Draw a rough sketch of your escape plan so that everyone is familiar
with it.
5. Practice your escape plan to assure that everybody knows what they
have to do in a severe situation.
6. Establish a meeting place outside where your family is to report.
7. Advise the local fire authority if you have installed a fire alarm system.
Discuss the following will all residents:
1. Familiarity with alarm signals.
2. Status of bedroom doors.
3. Testing of door during a fire and use of alternate escape routes if HOT
to touch.
4. Crawling and holding breath techniques d uring a fire.
5. Escape, FAST, DO NOT STOP for packing.
6. Emphasize that no one is to return to a burning building.