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Full name of the person the plan covers, their role or location in the building (floor, room, unit number), and primary contact telephone number
Nature of need: describe the mobility, sensory, or cognitive condition or impairment that means this person requires assistance to evacuate, including whether the condition is permanent or temporary and any anticipated end date if temporary
Communication requirements: note how the person must be alerted to an alarm (for example, visual alarm, vibrating pager, direct verbal contact) and any language or format needs
Designated evacuation route: the primary exit route to be used, including the exact stair or corridor, any alternative route if the primary is blocked, and whether a refuge area (protected waiting space under Approved Document B, Section 3.4) is to be used and where it is located
Refuge or wait point details: if a refuge is part of the plan, record its precise location, the two-way communication system or intercom reference, and the maximum wait time agreed with the fire service
Named evacuee support persons (buddies or fire wardens): full name, role, and contact details of at least two designated individuals trained to assist, so cover exists if the primary buddy is absent

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Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)

A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan is a legally required, individually tailored record that sets out how a specific person with mobility, sensory, or cognitive needs will be evacuated from the premises in an emergency. Without one, the responsible person is in breach of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and risks prohibition or improvement notices, unlimited fines, and up to two years imprisonment under Article 32 of that Order.

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Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Articles 13, 14, and 32; Building Regulations 2010 Approved Document B Volume 1 Section 3.4 to 3.9 (refuge areas); Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 (in force 6 April 2026, for qualifying residential buildings); UK GDPR Article 9(2)(b) and Data Protection Act 2018 (special category health data); PAS 79-1:2020 (fire risk assessment documentation best practice); MHCLG guidance Fire Safety Risk Assessment: Means of Escape for Disabled People (2007, updated 2022)

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13 things to check.

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1Full name of the person the plan covers, their role or location in the building (floor, room, unit number), and primary contact telephone number
2Nature of need: describe the mobility, sensory, or cognitive condition or impairment that means this person requires assistance to evacuate, including whether the condition is permanent or temporary and any anticipated end date if temporary
3Communication requirements: note how the person must be alerted to an alarm (for example, visual alarm, vibrating pager, direct verbal contact) and any language or format needs
4Designated evacuation route: the primary exit route to be used, including the exact stair or corridor, any alternative route if the primary is blocked, and whether a refuge area (protected waiting space under Approved Document B, Section 3.4) is to be used and where it is located
5Refuge or wait point details: if a refuge is part of the plan, record its precise location, the two-way communication system or intercom reference, and the maximum wait time agreed with the fire service
6Named evacuee support persons (buddies or fire wardens): full name, role, and contact details of at least two designated individuals trained to assist, so cover exists if the primary buddy is absent
7Assistance method and equipment: specify exactly how the person will be moved (for example, verbal guidance only, physical assistance, evacuation chair by make and model) and confirm that all named support persons have received documented, hands-on training in that method
8Equipment inspection record: serial number or identifier of any evacuation chair or mobility aid allocated to this person, date of last inspection, and the name of the person who carried it out
9Communication and alerting confirmation: signed confirmation that the person has been briefed on what the alarm sounds like or looks like, what to do when it activates, and how to summon help from a refuge
10Consent and data protection declaration: signed and dated consent from the person (or their representative) for their disability or health information to be held and shared with fire wardens, building management, and the fire service solely for evacuation purposes, in accordance with UK GDPR Article 9(2)(b) and the Data Protection Act 2018
11Date the PEEP was drawn up, the name and signature of the person who completed it, and the name and signature of the person it covers (or their representative)
12Review history: date of each annual review, any changes made, and signatures confirming the plan remains accurate; also record the date of the most recent practice evacuation drill carried out to test this plan
13Date the plan is next due for review, which must be no later than 12 months from the last review or immediately after any change to the person's condition, their location, the building layout, or the staffing of support persons

Good to know

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (Article 13) requires the responsible person to establish and implement emergency procedures and ensure that routes, exits, and arrangements are appropriate for the number and nature of all persons in the premises. There is no fixed statutory retention period for PEEP records specifically, but fire safety records are generally retained for a minimum of five years in line with PAS 79-1:2020 best practice and to cover potential enforcement or civil proceedings.

Source: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Articles 13, 14, and 32; Building Regulations 2010 Approved Document B Volume 1 Section 3.4 to 3.9 (refuge areas); Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 (in force 6 April 2026, for qualifying residential buildings); UK GDPR Article 9(2)(b) and Data Protection Act 2018 (special category health data); PAS 79-1:2020 (fire risk assessment documentation best practice); MHCLG guidance Fire Safety Risk Assessment: Means of Escape for Disabled People (2007, updated 2022)

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Questions, answered

What is the Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)?

A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan is a legally required, individually tailored record that sets out how a specific person with mobility, sensory, or cognitive needs will be evacuated from the premises in an emergency. Without one, the responsible person is in breach of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and risks prohibition or improvement notices, unlimited fines, and up to two years imprisonment under Article 32 of that Order.

Why does it matter?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (Article 13) requires the responsible person to establish and implement emergency procedures and ensure that routes, exits, and arrangements are appropriate for the number and nature of all persons in the premises. There is no fixed statutory retention period for PEEP records specifically, but fire safety records are generally retained for a minimum of five years in line with PAS 79-1:2020 best practice and to cover potential enforcement or civil proceedings.

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