Welcome to the New Zealand Fire Service evacuation scheme website
Fire safety legislation makes it the responsibility of building owners to take fire safety precautions in their buildings including fire evacuation procedures. Some buildings must have in place an evacuation scheme approved by the Fire Service.
The legislation also requires the occupants of buildings to comply with those precautions and follow the fire evacuation procedures put in place by the building owner.
This site will provide you with information to help you to determine if your building requires an approved evacuation scheme. You will find information on the requirements for evacuation schemes in buildings, developing your scheme and how to apply for approval of your scheme.
The Frequently Asked Questions will provide you with the answers to your questions about fire safety and fire evacuation.
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