Emergency evacuation plan of the skyscraper, Burj Khalifa
Emergencies may not ask us before coming. These things can come anytime and during these things, it is difficult to escape from a building. No building can afford to be built without emergency evacuation plan. Also, many of the countries have strict laws for making it. Burj Khalifa is really busy with thousands of lives. Thus, Burj Khalifa need to have an emergency evacuation plan.
A highly trained team is on duty for 24 hours a day to ensure safety and prevention from any disaster. This skyscraper, withstanding earthquakes up to a 7.0 magnitude, is well protected. There is an separate staircase and way out to the building and safe zones. Fire alarms, sprinkler systems, stairwell pressurization and smoke evacuation systems are the primary fire safety systems at the Burj Khalifa building. The Burj is also equipped with 38 fire and smoke resistant evacuation lifts. As an added safety precaution in the event of a fire, sandstorm or earthquake. There is also planned route for emergency or quick exit for any emergency.
