Americans with Disabilities Act--Emergency Evacuations

URL: https://www.nmu.edu/policedepartment/fire-alarm-procedure
Regulation Reference Cite 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101-12213: DOJ: 28 C.F.R. § 36
Report Due Date (Actual) N/A
Level Requirement
Oversight Unit DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Person Responsible Harger Boal
Secondary Person Responsible Christine Greer
President / VP Level President
Description

Although the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not require employers to have emergency evacuation plans, if organizations covered by the ADA opt to have such plans they are required to include people with disabilities.

Contacts and Data Sources

In the “Fire Alarm Evacuation” policy procedures: Evacuation Of Persons With Disabilities 1. Specific procedures exist for evacuation of individuals requiring special assistance in the event of a fire alarm or similar emergency. In the event that evacuation from an upper floor of any University building is required, a disabled person with a disability needs only to proceed or be taken to the nearest safe stairwell. Public Safety and Police Service Officers will then locate and evacuate the individual according to our guidelines. 2. If you have individuals with disabilities working or taking classes in your area, remind them of this procedure. Also, if an alarm sounds and it is possible, notify Public Safety and Police Services that an individual with a disability(s) will need assistance evacuating the building.
Internal Notes

This compliance item has notes that are available internally to the oversight unit. Please contact the Risk Management Department for more information