ADA National Network Learning Session: Emergency Planning for Institutional Facilities

The International Building Code and International Fire Code have unique emergency criteria for assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals and jails. In these types of facilities there may be legitimate reasons where the typical fire emergency plan to send everyone out using the stairways may not be the best choice considering both the abilities and safety of the residents. This presentation will discuss options for planning, training of staff, practice drills, notification, and evacuation. Criteria for additional protection to be provided by the building construction will also be reviewed.

Presenter: Kimberly Paarlberg, Senior Staff Architect in Technical Services with the International Code Council (ICC).