This section provides requirements and guidelines for evacuating persons with disabilities. Training The responsible department must provide training and education addressing emergency procedures for persons with disabilities and other students, faculty and staff who reside and work in proximity to persons with disabilities. This training is to be done in person but may include training aids, e.g., film, videotape. In the event of an emergency notification to evacuate, evacuees must not use building elevators.
Elevators are thus available for fire department use only.
Stairwells Stairwells are the safest means of escape if free from smoke, flames, or toxic gases. An individual who can safely assist a person with a disability is obligated to do so. If exits are unusable due to smoke, flame, or gases, and both the person with a disability and the person providing assistance are unable to exit safely, a safe area of refuge must be sought. If there is no one available to assist a person with a disability, he or she should proceed to a safe area of refuge. This area should be a room with a door to the hallway or corridor.