Is it generally accepted that there are 3 main types of PEEP 1) A two stage evac (person may be slow or unsteady using steady but is able to do so without assistance) So in essence they wait until the area is clear before making their own way out 2) Assisted evac, no equipment (person may simply need someone to provide a steady are as they use the stairs) 3) Assisted evac with equipment (such as evac chair)

thanks JWK, much appreciated.

You could look at the document 'Means of escape for disabled people' it also considers people with other disabilities not just mobility problems.

I agree

Surely much depends upon the type of premises. In healthcare premises horizontal evacuation to a place of safety, e.g. a neighbouring ward in a "different compartment" is usually the first option. The same criteria usually also applies in social care residential homes. A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) applies where a person, e.g. an employee, will require assistance in the event of an emergency due to his/her physical condition and sometimes mental condition - consider patients in a psychiatric hospital. We also need to consider the emergency evacuation of a shopping precinct or place of assembly such as a sports venue or theatre etc. There will be some persons who will need assistance in such circumstances - many of whom will be unknown to the management. I believe there is something known as "GEEP" or Generic Emergency Evacuation Plan. I have no experience of GEEPs and wonder whether somebody might have knowledge please.