Evacuation Plans
At Fire Protection Compliance, we provide expert services in designing, implementing, and maintaining Evacuation Schemes to ensure that your property complies with fire safety regulations. Our team of professionals works with building owners and managers to create detailed evacuation plans that prioritise the safety of occupants during an emergency.
Our comprehensive evacuation schemes adhere to the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017 and other relevant legislation, ensuring that your building is equipped with an effective strategy for evacuating people in the event of fire or other hazards.
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017
Fire protection works closely alongside Evacs R Us whom are the leaders in evacuation schemes and training. All schemes and procedures undergo approval by Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) as required. Whether you require a refresher, seek upskilling, or starting from scratch for yourself or your entire work team, our assistance is readily available.
Services We Provide
1. Custom Evacuation Scheme Design
We specialise in creating evacuation schemes tailored to the unique layout and usage of your building. Each evacuation plan we design ensures that all occupants can safely exit the premises, whether it's a commercial office, industrial facility, or residential building.
Customized evacuation plans to suit your building's structure
Assembly points identified for safe congregation
Accessible evacuation routes for those with disabilities
Integration with fire protection systems like alarms and sprinklers
2. Fire Evacuation Drill Coordination
Regular fire drills are essential to keeping occupants prepared in case of an emergency. We help you organize and conduct fire drills that test your evacuation scheme’s effectiveness, ensuring everyone knows what to do when a fire occurs.
Annual fire drills in compliance with fire safety regulations
Post-drill assessments to improve evacuation procedures
Training for staff and fire wardens on evacuation processes
3. Scheme Approval & Certification
We handle the entire process of getting your evacuation scheme approved by Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ). Once approved, your building will be fully compliant with legal requirements, providing peace of mind for both building owners and tenants.
Submission of evacuation schemes to FENZ for approval
Compliance with the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017
Evacuation scheme certification for your building
4. Ongoing Monitoring & Updates
Evacuation schemes need to be regularly reviewed and updated to remain effective. Whether your building layout changes or new regulations are introduced, we ensure your evacuation plan stays up-to-date and compliant with the latest standards.
Regular reviews of evacuation schemes
Updating of evacuation procedures to reflect any changes in building use or layout
Compliance checks to ensure ongoing adherence to legal requirements