Fire Escape Equipment

Uses of some Fire Escape Equipments

Fire safety measures are strictly implemented in the United Kingdom and that is the main reason why fire escape equipments are very much a necessity in every establishments or structures that are occupied by a number of people. In fact, they even have a law that was passed recently regarding fire exit signs, which should be complied with in accordance with some specified rules and regulations.

Fire escape equipments like fire escape ladders, exit stopper, lifeaxe, door guard, and redlam panic bolts are very essential in every establishments or structures where there are huge numbers of people present. They are very crucial if you want to save lives during emergency situations like fires, earthquakes, and vehicular accidents. Below are descriptions of some of the most common uses and importance of the above mentioned fire escape equipments.

The Fire Escape Ladders

There are two kinds of fire escape ladder, the permanent and the portable one. And one difference between the two is that the portable one can be easily stored when not in use and easily deployed in case of an emergency. But both have the same purpose, and it is to provide you with the shortest escape route that will eventually lead to your own safety.

The Exit Stopper

The exit stopper is another important fire escape equipment that must be utilized in structures that have emergency exit doors. The exit stopper works when the protected door is opened. It then continuously emits an ear piercing alarm. But when the door where the alarm is located, closes, it automatically stops and resets. It is a very effective way of alerting occupants of a house or any establishment of any illegal entries or exits using any emergency exit doors. It is also an effective equipment that helps prevent theft as well. It also helps other people who are not familiar with the place, to find the emergency exit doors in case there is a fire or any other kind of emergency in their building.

The Lifeaxe

It was originally developed due to the series of rail disasters wherein the victims and the rescuers could not break the modern double glazed windows for the victims to escape.

The Door Guard

The doorgard is another important fire escape equipment and is an acoustic device that steadily holds a fire door open in any position. Acoustic because it automatically releases the door and shuts them if an alarm sounds thereby preventing fire and smoke from escaping and transferring into the adjoining or unaffected areas. It is also battery operated and can be easily mounted on any kind of doors and there is no need for complicated and costly wiring installations.

The Redlam Panic Bolts

The redlam panic bolts are the easiest way to secure a fire and used for internal emergency exits. By breaking the ceramic tube the bolt will slide back thereby automatically unlocking the door. The use of redlam panic bolts also complies with fire safety regulations.