Using the Emergency Fire Escape Chute
When using the emergency fire escape
chute, the speed of vertical descent is about 2.1
metres (7 feet) per
second compared to 5 metres (16.5 feet) per second with
the
average passenger lift.
You are sliding down the fire escape chute constantly and will never have
the feeling of falling because you have firm contact with the sliding cloth. You will reach the exit in safety and
comfort.
When several people descend in the fire
escape chute in succession there
will be no blockage within the chute because of its spiral
construction.
The law of friction and gravity will keep bodies with
different weights apart in equal distance.
The fire escape chute is constructed to also evacuate small
children
weighing over 12 kg (27lbs) as well as people with
disabilities.
Practical experiments have shown that 8 to 10 people can
descend in the fire escape chute from a height of 30 metres (100 feet) within 2
minutes.
The fire escape chute is designed to provide safe
and quick evacuation of people. The system is geared to
facilitate the escape of infant, adult and elderly with or
without mobility deficiencies. It is used as an alternative
or complementary escape route in case of: emergency such as
terrorist attack, earthquake, fire, etc. It is also used as
an alternative “secret” escape route. Its compact storage
box can be designed to integrate fully in any décor. It is
generally installed by a window, roof top or balcony.
When purchasing a chute the customer also receives an annual
service contract. This contract will provide maintenance of
the equipment and individual training of all the persons who
will use the fire escape chute in an emergency situation.
The Emergency Fire Escape Chute is guaranteed for 15 years and carries
liability insurance for that term.
M J Fire Protection
Authorised Dealer
Axel Thoms UK are pleased to announce that M J Fire Protection are now authorised to demonstrate the
Axel Thoms chute on behalf of Axel Thoms UK.
Malcolm is very keen to get on board and because of his ethics towards the fire safety industry we have agreed to work in partnership.
Dave Howatson - Director Axel Thoms UK
