Should Elevators Be Used During an Emergency Situation?
Although Elevators Are Used for Evacuation from Other Types of Emergencies, Only Exit Stairs Can Be Used During a Fire Emergency. the Only Exception to This...
Although elevators are used for evacuation from other types of emergencies, only exit stairs can be used during a fire emergency. The only exception to this rule is that individuals with mobility impairments can use the elevators during a fire emergency (more information is provided in the following section).
Why should you not use an elevator in a fire emergency?
Never use elevators during a severe storm, even if your building has an emergency power generator. Rising water or wind-driven water can cause electrical short circuits that could disable an elevator and lead to entrapments.
Should elevators be used during a building evacuation situation?
Results show that the elevator-stair combination of evacuation is more effective than using elevators or stairs alone. Increasing the number and speed of elevators can reduce evacuation time.
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