NFPA Emergency Action Plan High Rise Office Buildings

Guidelines for developing emergency action plans for all hazard emergencies in high rise office buildings.

The management of building occupants within high-rise buildings is a primary concern during emergencies. While procedures for fire evacuation have been developed and adopted by major fire and emergency services throughout North America, there remains considerable variation in practice in the field.

With the increased recognition of the need to prepare and respond to non-fire threats such as extreme weather, workplace violence, and utility disruptions in the high-rise environment, the traditional building fire safety plan and organization are a logical starting point. In fact, the Advisory Committee members recommend that a single, integrated plan and…