This section provides a resource to our tenants and the general population visiting, dining, or involved in business related activities to help plan for an emergency situation. We recommend that each tenant appoint a Lead Floor Monitor or Floor Monitor as applicable and Co-Lead Floor Monitor to implement emergency procedures. The number of Floor Monitors, etc. needed depends upon the number of employees and the size of the office. The Lead Floor Monitors and Co-Lead Floor Monitors must (1) be knowledgeable and capable of providing leadership in an emergency situation and (2) work in their respective areas within the building.
Our recommendations include the following:
Designate evacuation routes which will best promote an evacuation that is both quick and safe. Lead Floor Monitor and Co-Lead Floor Monitor should familiarize themselves with building evacuation routes and clearly communicate this information to all employees.
Designate a location outside of the building for everyone in your office to assemble. This meeting location should be well away from the building and should not block or disrupt the arrival and/or operation of emergency personnel.
Provide a review of all personnel present at the designated meeting location and require the immediate notification of emergency personnel if it is believed someone may still be inside the building.
If there are handicapped persons within your office, be prepared to assist them to the safest possible location. A handicapped person is defined as an individual whose physical handicap would hamper them from evacuating the building in the event of an emergency without the help of another individual. If you are unable to get them completely out of the building, notify emergency personnel immediately upon their arrival. Lead Floor Monitor and Co-Lead Floor Monitor should be aware of the presence of handicapped persons and alternative evacuation routes which would make egress as quick and safe as possible. In addition, a list of any handicapped person(s) must be provided and kept updated to the Management Office.
As required by the City of Richardson Fire Department, all building occupants must participate in emergency evacuation drills. Occupants may be required to leave the building and assemble in an area designated by the Senior Transwestern Manager.