PERSONAL EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURE - PEEP Form
WHAT IS YOUR PERSONAL EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN ??
Greetings to all Owners and Residents –
** Did you know that using the lifts in the event of a fire evacuation should be avoided, as electrical safety and possible failures place residents at significant risk.
** Did you know that fire stairs are the only means recommended for exiting a multi-storey building safely during an evacuation procedure..?
** DO YOU HAVE ANY REASON NOT TO EXIT THE BUILDING BY THE FIRE STAIRS..?
If the answer is YES – please read this important information below:
First Choice Strata (FCS) is in regular contact with ACT Fire & Rescue Services to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our strata buildings and community.
For all residents who are unable – or simply not confident to navigate the fire stairs in the event of an emergency evacuation, we have a very important form available for you to complete and return to our office, or directly to your Building Manager.
Personal Emergency Evacuation Procedure (PEEP) Forms are readily available through your Building Manager:
Email: infinitybm@firstchoicestrata.com / Ph: 0477 357 357
or via our office team:
Email: info@firstchoicestrata.com / Ph: 6241 4000
PEEP Forms make life easier for individuals who have good reason not to attempt exiting the building using the fire stairs. In fact, in most cases people who register a PEEP are encouraged to actually remain inside their units and await communication from ACT Fire & Rescue as to the status of the alarm, and in the event of an active fire, the Fire Brigade will make a determination if they are to attend to a unit and physically assist a PEEP registered unit resident safely out of the building.
Some general examples of PEEP registrations may include, but in no way limited to:
• Physical disabilities
• Mental health, such as anxiety, panic attacks, or any other relevant conditions.
• Any person(s) who do not feel safe or confident for whatever reason to exit without physical assistance from ACT Fire & Rescue.
PEEP Forms are printed off by FCS and filed in a red folder inside the Fire Control Room, regularly updated by FCS to ensure all documents for each registered unit are current.
** REMEMBER – If you are able to exit the building in the event of an emergency evacuation alarm, please do it, calmly, and safely – and refrain from using any lift.
Any enquiries please contact me during office hours on ph: 6241 4000.
~ thank you ~
Belinda Read
Director
First Choice Strata
