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Set to be showcased exclusively at FIREX International in May, EVACSTAC is a prefabricated structural steel tower solution designed to provide an alternative evacuation route for residents in the event of a fire, as well as support firefighters in shortening response times to high-rise incidents. IFSEC Global gets the lowdown.
The inspiration behind the EVACSTAC escape and firefighting tower was Kevin Stewart, who has worked in structural steel and retrofit steel structure for over 50 years. After hearing about the devastating events of Grenfell, he spotted a clear problem in high-rise buildings (aside from the combustible cladding) – that many across the UK only have a single staircase.
A problem that will also be picked up on by Russ Timpson at the Tall Buildings Fire Safety Conference at FIREX this May, in the event of a fire, single staircases make escape and access extremely challenging, as smoke, heat and occupants fill the areas quickly. After advice from fire safety and industry experts, EVACSTAC was designed to provide an innovative solution to this problem. The towers are bespoke, being built to the exact requirements of each building they’re used in, while also housing a water supply at regulation pressures for hose access at every level. We find out more from the team.