Welcome
Welcome to our dedicated Help Centre section for Evacuation Chairs — designed to support building managers, fire marshals, facilities teams, and anyone responsible for safe evacuation planning.
Whether you’re preparing for an emergency, reviewing your legal obligations, or booking Evacuation Chair Training, this section provides clear, practical answers to your most important questions.
🧭 What You’ll Find in This Section
We cover everything from legal compliance to safe operation, including:
- What evacuation chairs are and how they work
- Who is responsible for providing and using them
- Legal requirements under UK fire safety and equality law
- How many chairs you need and where to place them
- PEEPs and GEEPs explained
- Maintenance, inspection, and servicing best practice
- Training requirements and operator responsibilities
- Differences between evacuation chairs and stair climbers
Each article is written by our team of safety professionals and aligned with UK legislation including:
- The Equality Act 2010
- The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- PUWER 1998
- BS9999 and BS8300
- Martyn’s Law (2025 Protect Duty)
🔗 Related Training
Looking to train your staff?
👉 Evacuation Chair Operator Training 👉 Evacuation Chair Train the Trainer Course
Our courses are hands‑on, compliant, and delivered by experienced instructors across Kent and Medway.
📄 Popular Articles in This Category
- What is an evacuation chair?
- Do I legally need an evacuation chair in my building?
- How many evacuation chairs does my building need?
- What is a PEEP and how do I create one?
- How often should evacuation chair training be refreshed?
- How to inspect and maintain your evacuation chair
- What’s the difference between an evacuation chair and a stair climber?
- Where should evacuation chairs be located?
👉 Browse all articles below or use the search bar to find a specific topic.
💬 Still Need Help?
If you have a question not covered here, or need help planning your evacuation strategy, our team is here to support you.
📧 Email: info@t2p.co.uk 📞 Phone: 01634 780 502