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Floor surfaces shall be firm, smooth, stable, and level, without glare and slip resistant
avoiding vibration in wheels produced by excessive joints. Rugs and carpets should be
firmly fixed to the floor and not have a high pile.
The accessible pedestrian walking path shall present reflectance contrast with the
pavement not intended for walking of at least 30 points LRV (Light Reflectance Value)
and/or by an easily perceptible (by the foot or the cane) texture difference.
A tactile warning surface shall precede any sudden level change.
The average minimum illumination is 100 lux calculated at floor level, with a minimum
value of 60 lux.
7.5. Alarms and means of egress
Audio and visual emergency alarms shall be provided throughout the building. Visual
emergency alarms shall have a rate of 30 flashes per second. They shall be located in
places where all building occupants can see them, including toilets, accessible toilets
and family toilets. It is especially important to place visual alarms in locations where
someone might be alone.
The procedures for evacuating a building should be posted, including evacuation
procedures for persons with activity limitations.
Fire and life safety procedures should be posted in 14 pt san serif font.
Persons with activity limitations who are unable to evacuate independently may be
evacuated with the assistance of an evacuation device or evacuation chair. Fire safety
personnel can assist the person into the evacuation device and then take them down
the stairs to a safe area.
Evacuation devices should be provided on every floor over one storey. The devices
should be consistently located near the stairwell. Fire personnel should ensure that
people, including those with activity limitations, are trained on how to use evacuation
devices.
Fire protected elevators that can be used for evacuation are an alternative to the
evacuation device.
Evacuation procedures and training should be developed in conjunction with the Civil
Defence regulations.
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