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What is a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)?

A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) is designed to review an individual’s specific emergency egress needs. It is vital that the individual is included in all discussions regarding their safe evacuation, they will have a much better understanding of their own needs and ensuring the plan is practical.

The Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) is an agreement between the individual requiring the support and the organisation, it is a summary of a discussion to find suitable management procedures and practical assistance that will be provided to an individual in the event of an evacuation to ensure they can reach a place of safety. It should be remembered that a PEEP should be person focused, the discussion should focus on what does the individual requires.

Who may require a PEEP?

PEEPs can be created to factor in a broad range of circumstances. Below is a list of factors that PEEPs can be created to support:

• Mobility impairment.
• Visual impairment.
• Hearing Impairment.
• Dexterity or Strength.
• Neurodiversity.
• Mental Health condition.
• Temporary illness or injury.
• Pregnancy.
• Any other circumstances that may affect a person’s ability to evacuate.

Where can I find help and advice?

Once an initial conversation has been had with the individual and the questionnaire part of the form has been completed, you will then have a better understanding of their needs and together can begin writing their plan. However, should you require further support or have some initial questions you may find answers within the below:

• (UCL login required)
•  (UCL login required)
• for each building containing information on PEEPs (UCL Login required)
• Area Facilities Managers
• Inclusive Environments Team
• Room bookings
• The Fire Safety Team (building plans, evacuation route advice, lift queries)

Who is responsible for conducting the PEEP/Who fills out the PEEP assessment with the individual?

This is different within every department and can range from any of the following:

• Head of Department (HOD)
• Department Safety Officer (DSO)
• Summary of Reasonable Adjustments Lead (SoRA)
• Teaching and learning administrator
• Other dedicated person within the department.

Why doesn't every building have evacuation chairs?

Evacuation chairs are implemented on a case-by-case basis. At »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË there are a variety of different options that can be explored to ensure safe evacuation before looking at implementing an evacuation chair. We consider the following factors when considering if an evacuation chair is suitable for a location:

• Are there alternative evacuation routes?
• Could a different room be used/booked?
• Can Horizontal evacuation be utilised?
• The stair width, flooring etc. 
• Is there space to implement a refuge area?
• Will there always be personnel trained to use evacuation chairs if there is a fire?
• Appropriate maintenance schedules.

How do I know which lifts are evacuation lifts?

Whilst there are many lifts across UCL buildings that can be used during an evacuation for a person with a PEEP, not all lifts can. Please contact the UCL Fire Team for more information about the lift in your building.

Who can be an evacuation buddy? What do buddies do?

Any co-worker can be a buddy but students may not be buddies. The role of a buddy is to help the individual who requires a PEEP to navigate to a fire exit safely. If a person has a dedicated carer or assistant, they may provide this assistance.