Equipment is only part of the answer
Disabled evacuation equipment can be very useful, but it only works properly when it sits within a realistic evacuation strategy. Buying equipment without clear thought about who may need it, where it will be used, and who will assist is rarely enough on its own.
What should shape the decision
- The layout of the building
- The likely needs of regular occupants and visitors
- The route people may need to take in an emergency
- Whether assistance is available and realistic
- How the equipment will be maintained and kept ready
Good planning makes the equipment useful
The strongest arrangements usually come from joining together policy, training, practical building review, and equipment selection so the whole plan makes sense rather than relying on one item of kit to solve everything.