Evacuation Equipment FAQs
What type of fire escape ladder is suitable for use with small children and pets?
To be able to carry small children and pets down an escape ladder, you would require a
child harness or pet harness.These harnesses are suitable for use with all the escape ladders.
The escape ladder that is most suitable for use with children, old enough to climb themselves, is the externally fixed
Saffold ladder. If you would like a portable fire escape ladder suitable for children the
X-IT ladder offers the most stability.
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Reviewed: 01/02/2023 (doc:538 V1.0). Our articles are reviewed regularly. However, any changes made to standards or legislation following the review date will not have been considered. Please note that we provide abridged, easy-to-understand guidance. To make detailed decisions about your fire safety provisions, you might require further advice or need to consult the full standards and legislation.
