PEEPs: Creating Effective Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans

PEEPs ensure disabled and vulnerable building occupants can evacuate safely. We explain how to create and implement effective plans.. Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans PEEPs are individual plans for people who cannot evacuate a building unaided in an emergency. Legal Requirements Equality Act 2010 — duty to make reasonable adjustments RRO 2005 — must consider all relevant persons Building Safety Act 2022 — enhanced provisions for higher risk buildings Key Elements of a PEEP 1. Individual's specific needs and capabilities 2. Evacuation route (primary and alternative) 3. Equipment required (evac chair, refuge intercom) 4. Nominated assistants 5. Assembly point arrangements 6. Review frequency and triggers for review For PEEP development and training, contact us.