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Pros and Cons of Egress Drills

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Author(s)

Steve Gwynne, Karen E. Boyce, Erica D. Kuligowski, Daniel Nilsson, Amanda Robbins, Ruggiero Lovreglio

Abstract

This article explores how egress drills are currently employed, their impact, and the insights gained from them. By investigating their strengths and limitations, this article suggests opportunities for enhancement through the use of other egress models to support and expand upon the benefits provided. It is by no means suggested that drills are not important to evacuation safety - only that the inconsistent use and interpretation of the results produced may mean we (as researchers, practitioners, regulators and stakeholders) are not getting the most out of this important tool.
Conference Dates
July 4-6, 2016
Conference Location
Nr Windsor, UK
Conference Title
Interflam 2016, 14th International Conference on Fire Science and Engineering
Pub Type
Conferences

Keywords

evacuation drills, egress, evacuation models, building codes
Fire and Buildings and Construction

Citation

Gwynne, S. , Boyce, K. , Kuligowski, E. , Nilsson, D. , Robbins, A. and Lovreglio, R. (2016), Pros and Cons of Egress Drills, Interflam 2016, 14th International Conference on Fire Science and Engineering, Nr Windsor, UK (Accessed December 17, 2024)

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Created July 3, 2016, Updated October 12, 2021