Summary of NIST/GSA Cooperative Research on the Use of Elevators During Fire Emergencies

Publication Type:

Government Report

Source:

(2009)

URL:

http://www.nist.gov/customcf/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=901243

Keywords:

fire safety; egress; stairwells; elevators; high rise buildings; refuge; occupants; evacuation

Abstract:

This report summarizes the results of NIST research on the use of elevators during fire emergencies conducted as part of a cooperative effort funded in part by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).