CADDX NX-6 User Manual

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16EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANSAn emergency evacuation plan should be established for an actual fire alarmcondition. For example, the following steps are recommended by the NationalFire Protection Association and can be used as a guide in establishing anevacuation plan for your building.Draw up a floor plan of your home. Show windows, doors, stairs, and rooftopsthat can be used for escape. Indicate each occupant's escape routes. Alwayskeep these routes free from obstruction. Determine two means of escape fromeach room. One will be the normal exit from the building. The other may be awindow that opens easily. An escape ladder may have to be located near thewindow if there is a long drop to the ground below. Set a meeting place outdoorsfor a headcount of the building occupants. Practice escape procedures. In ahome, sleep with bedroom door closed; this will increase your escape time. Ifyou suspect fire, test the door for heat. If you think it is safe, brace your shoulderagainst the door and open it cautiously. Be ready to slam the door if smoke orheat rush in. Practice escaping to the outdoors and meeting in an assigned spot.Call the Fire Department from a neighbor's phone.NOTE: After the installation of your Security System has been completed, notifyyour local Fire and Police Departments to give them your name and address fortheir records. Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation offire detection equipment in all rooms. This equipment should be installed inaccordance with the National Fire Protection Association's Standard 72. Foradditional information write the National Fire Protection Association,Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.The following are examples of evacuation plans. A plan unique to your home orbusiness should be drawn and memorized by each occupant.

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