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Human behaviour and evacuation covers how people recognise fire cues, interpret warnings, make decisions and move towards safety. Topics include human behaviour in fire, pre-movement time, social responses and evacuation strategies.

Articles examine escape routes, walking speed, exit capacity, signs, emergency lighting and the evacuation of people with disabilities. The category also includes available safe egress time, required safe egress time and evacuation modelling. These topics connect the actions and needs of occupants with building layout, warning systems and the changing fire environment.

Related categories: Detection & Alarm · Smoke, Toxicity & Tenability · Fire Safety Design & Regulation

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