{"id":2707,"date":"2026-02-21T14:43:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T14:43:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/?p=2707"},"modified":"2026-07-31T14:36:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T14:36:57","slug":"personal-emergency-evacuation-plan-peep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/personal-emergency-evacuation-plan-peep\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans PEEPs: Duties and Residential Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fire safety is about ensuring everyone can reach safety in an emergency \u2014 including people who may find it difficult to evacuate a building without assistance.<\/p>\n<p>A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) is a written, person-centred evacuation plan designed to support individuals who may require assistance to leave a building safely during a fire or other emergency.<\/p>\n<p>In England, the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 place legal duties on Responsible Persons in certain residential buildings to identify residents who may struggle to evacuate and to develop agreed evacuation plans tailored to their needs.<\/p>\n<p>If you manage high-rise residential buildings, workplaces, HMOs or mixed-use premises, understanding how PEEPs work \u2014 and how to develop, record and review them \u2014 is essential for compliance and life safety.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fra-quick-answer\">\n<h2>Quick Answer<\/h2>\n<p>A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan, or PEEP, sets out how a person who may have difficulty evacuating can leave or reach safety during an emergency. In workplaces, PEEPs are part of safe evacuation planning for employees or regular users. In specified residential buildings in England, Residential PEEPs duties came into force on 6 April 2026 for relevant residents under the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"contact-button-container\"><a class=\"btn standard-button contact-us-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/contact-us\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">CONTACT US FOR A FREE QUOTE<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h2>Why PEEPs Matter<\/h2>\n<p>Standard emergency evacuation procedures assume occupants can respond to alarms and evacuate quickly using stairs or walkways. But not everyone can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>People with reduced mobility<\/li>\n<li>Those with visual or hearing impairments<\/li>\n<li>Individuals with cognitive conditions or neurodiversity<\/li>\n<li>Temporary conditions (e.g., fracture, recovery from surgery)<\/li>\n<li>Other circumstances that affect a person\u2019s evacuation ability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Without a personalised plan, vulnerable individuals may be delayed or unable to escape in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury or worse.<\/p>\n<p>In many high-rise residential buildings operating a <a href=\"https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/stay-put-policy\/\">stay-put strategy<\/a>, residents are expected to remain in their flats unless directly affected by fire. However, if evacuation becomes necessary, those who cannot self-evacuate must still have an agreed and proportionate plan in place.<\/p>\n<p>In workplaces and public buildings, PEEPs also support duties under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/2010\/15\/contents\">Equality Act 2010<\/a> to make reasonable adjustments for disabled persons in emergency situations.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Needs A PEEP?<\/h2>\n<p>A PEEP is appropriate for anyone who:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cannot evacuate safely and promptly unaided<\/li>\n<li>Requires physical assistance (and\/or equipment) to evacuate<\/li>\n<li>Needs customised guidance due to sensory, cognitive or mobility needs<\/li>\n<li>Has temporary impairments that may change over time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This can include building occupants, visitors, staff, residents in shared accommodation, students, patients and others.<\/p>\n<h2>How A PEEP Is Developed<\/h2>\n<p>A PEEP should be person-centred and agreed with the individual concerned \u2014 not imposed. The typical process includes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Person-centred fire risk assessment<\/strong>: A conversation between the Responsible Person and the individual to identify risks, evacuation challenges and needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Determine reasonable and proportionate measures<\/strong>: Discuss additional support options, including assistance from staff, agreed helpers or equipment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agree an emergency evacuation statement<\/strong>: With the individual\u2019s consent, record in writing their agreed <a href=\"https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/fire-evacuation-plans\/\">evacuation plan<\/a> and what assistance they require.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review and update regularly<\/strong>: PEEPs must be reviewed at least every 12 months, or sooner if the individual\u2019s condition or building changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2641\" src=\"https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Modern-high-rise-residential-building.jpg\" alt=\"Modern high-rise residential building\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Modern-high-rise-residential-building.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Modern-high-rise-residential-building-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Modern-high-rise-residential-building-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Modern-high-rise-residential-building-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Modern-high-rise-residential-building-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Workplace PEEPs vs Residential PEEPs<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Type<\/th>\n<th>Who It Is For<\/th>\n<th>Main Purpose<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Workplace PEEP<\/td>\n<td>Employees, regular workers, visitors or service users who may need help evacuating.<\/td>\n<td>To plan safe evacuation from a workplace or non-domestic premises.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Residential PEEP<\/td>\n<td>Relevant residents in specified residential buildings in England who may have difficulty evacuating unaided.<\/td>\n<td>To identify needs, assess person-centred fire risk and agree practical evacuation information and support.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Residential PEEPs in England From April 2026<\/h2>\n<p>The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 introduced duties from 6 April 2026 for specified residential buildings in England. The process includes identifying relevant residents, offering or carrying out person-centred fire risk assessments where required, considering mitigation, preparing emergency evacuation statements where agreed, reviewing arrangements and sharing information with the local fire and rescue authority where the resident explicitly agrees.<\/p>\n<p>Responsible persons should make sure their process is documented, respectful, practical and aligned with the building emergency evacuation plan.<\/p>\n<h2>What Must A PEEP Include?<\/h2>\n<p>There is no fixed national template, but a robust PEEP should be practical, person-centred and realistic for the building. It should usually cover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The person\u2019s evacuation needs, including mobility, visual, hearing, cognitive, medical or temporary conditions that may affect escape<\/li>\n<li>How the person will become aware of a fire alarm or emergency warning<\/li>\n<li>Whether they can understand and respond to instructions during an evacuation<\/li>\n<li>Agreed escape routes, safest exits, refuges or temporary waiting areas where appropriate<\/li>\n<li>The assistance, equipment or communication methods required<\/li>\n<li>Whether evacuation aids, evacuation chairs or lifts can be used safely and lawfully as part of the plan<\/li>\n<li>The roles of staff, carers, helpers or nominated persons, including their availability and training<\/li>\n<li>Emergency procedures, assembly points and what should happen if the usual route is unavailable<\/li>\n<li>What personal information can be shared, who it can be shared with and whether consent has been given<\/li>\n<li>How often the plan will be reviewed and what changes should trigger an earlier review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"fra-cta-box\">\n<h2>Need Help Reviewing Evacuation Arrangements?<\/h2>\n<p>Fire Risk Assessment Network can help responsible persons arrange fire risk assessments, evacuation strategy reviews and related residential fire safety compliance support.<\/p>\n<div class=\"contact-button-container\"><a class=\"btn standard-button contact-us-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/contact-us\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">CONTACT US FOR A FREE QUOTE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Legal and Regulatory Context (UK)<\/h2>\n<h3>Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025<\/h3>\n<p>Under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/uksi\/2025\/797\/contents\/made\">Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025<\/a>, Responsible Persons in specified high-rise residential buildings are legally required to take a number of steps to support residents who may struggle to evacuate safely in an emergency.<\/p>\n<p>These duties apply to residential buildings in England that meet the definition of a higher-risk building under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/2022\/30\/contents\">Building Safety Act 2022<\/a> \u2014 typically those that are 18 metres or more in height or at least seven storeys.<\/p>\n<p>Responsible Persons must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take reasonable steps to identify residents who may be unable to evacuate safely without assistance<\/li>\n<li>Offer a person-centred fire risk assessment upon request<\/li>\n<li>Agree a written Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) or Emergency Evacuation Statement<\/li>\n<li>Review the plan at least every 12 months, or sooner if circumstances change<\/li>\n<li>With explicit consent, share relevant information with the local Fire and Rescue Authority to support operational response planning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Information must be handled in accordance with data protection legislation, and residents retain control over what personal information is shared.<\/p>\n<p>In residential settings, the term \u201cEmergency Evacuation Statement\u201d is used where the resident does not require complex arrangements but still needs their evacuation preferences and needs formally recorded.<\/p>\n<p>These duties form part of wider building safety reforms and strengthen inclusive evacuation planning in higher-risk residential buildings.<\/p>\n<h3>Workplace and Non-Residential Premises<\/h3>\n<p>Outside residential settings, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/uksi\/2005\/1541\/contents\">Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005<\/a> requires Responsible Persons to ensure that evacuation arrangements are suitable for all relevant persons.<\/p>\n<p>In practice, this means that workplaces, schools, healthcare settings and public buildings should develop PEEPs where individuals may require assistance to evacuate safely.<\/p>\n<h2>Practical Elements of a PEEP<\/h2>\n<p>A PEEP may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Agreed evacuation timings and methods<\/li>\n<li>How assistance will be provided (staff, carers, nominated helpers)<\/li>\n<li>Use of evacuation equipment or designated refuges if present<\/li>\n<li>Methods for alerting the individual (special alarms, visual cues)<\/li>\n<li>Safe exit routes and, if needed, assembly points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The presence of a refuge area does not remove the need for a realistic evacuation plan, as refuges are intended as temporary safe waiting areas rather than final places of safety.<\/p>\n<p>These elements should be clearly communicated to everyone involved in the plan.<\/p>\n<h2>Review and Testing<\/h2>\n<p>Effective PEEPs should be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reviewed annually or when personal circumstances change<\/li>\n<li>Practised or rehearsed where practical (e.g., with staff in workplaces)<\/li>\n<li>Updated to reflect changes to building configuration or individual needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2350\" src=\"https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/High-rise-apartment-building.jpg\" alt=\"High rise apartment building\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/High-rise-apartment-building.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/High-rise-apartment-building-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/High-rise-apartment-building-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/High-rise-apartment-building-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/High-rise-apartment-building-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Why Responsible Persons Need to Manage PEEPs Properly<\/h2>\n<p>Responsible Persons tasked with fire safety must ensure that fire evacuation arrangements are inclusive and consider all occupants, including those with physical or sensory impairments.<\/p>\n<p>PEEPs demonstrate that a building\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/fire-evacuation-strategies\/\">evacuation strategy<\/a> accommodates people who may not be able to evacuate unaided, reducing risk, improving safety and supporting compliance.<\/p>\n<p>PEEPs should form part of a wider fire risk assessment and evacuation strategy review. Professional fire safety consultants can assist Responsible Persons in carrying out person-centred fire risk assessments, preparing compliant documentation and integrating PEEPs into overall fire safety management systems.<\/p>\n<h2>How We Can Help With PEEP Compliance<\/h2>\n<p>Developing and maintaining Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans requires careful, person-centred assessment and a clear understanding of current fire safety legislation.<\/p>\n<p>At Fire Risk Assessment Network, we support Responsible Persons, landlords, managing agents and housing providers by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carrying out person-centred fire risk assessments<\/li>\n<li>Advising on compliance with the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025<\/li>\n<li>Preparing clear, proportionate PEEP documentation<\/li>\n<li>Reviewing existing evacuation strategies and stay-put policies<\/li>\n<li>Integrating PEEPs into wider fire risk assessments and safety management systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our approach is practical, proportionate and focused on defensible compliance \u2014 ensuring evacuation arrangements are realistic, lawful and aligned with your building\u2019s fire strategy.<\/p>\n<p>If you are unsure whether your building requires PEEPs or how to implement them correctly, professional guidance can provide clarity and assurance.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) is a structured, person-centred evacuation plan that ensures individuals with additional needs can reach safety during an emergency. In the UK, residential PEEPs are now a legal requirement for certain high-rise and higher-risk buildings in England under the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 and workplace PEEPs are a key part of fire safety management.<\/p>\n<p>PEEPs are not just documents \u2014 they are practical tools developed with individuals to ensure their safety. If you\u2019re responsible for fire safety planning, including PEEPs in your risk assessments is essential for inclusion, compliance and life safety.<\/p>\n<div class=\"contact-button-container\"><a class=\"btn standard-button contact-us-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/contact-us\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">CONTACT US FOR A FREE QUOTE<\/a><\/div>\n<p>Related guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/person-centred-fire-risk-assessments\/\">person-centred fire risk assessments<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/fire-evacuation-strategies\/\">fire evacuation strategies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/stay-put-policy\/\">stay put policy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/fire-safety-in-tower-blocks\/\">fire safety in tower blocks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What is a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)?<\/h3>\n<p>A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) is a written, person-centred evacuation plan designed to support individuals who may need assistance to leave a building safely during a fire or emergency. It sets out the agreed assistance, evacuation routes and any equipment required to help that person reach safety.<\/p>\n<h3>Who needs a PEEP?<\/h3>\n<p>A PEEP may be required for anyone who cannot evacuate safely and promptly without assistance. This can include people with reduced mobility, visual or hearing impairments, cognitive conditions, neurodiversity, temporary injuries, or other circumstances that affect their ability to respond to an alarm and use escape routes.<\/p>\n<h3>Are PEEPs a legal requirement in England?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, in certain residential buildings. Under the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025, Responsible Persons in specified high-rise residential buildings must identify residents who may struggle to evacuate and agree a written evacuation plan where appropriate.<\/p>\n<p>In workplaces and other premises, PEEPs are required where necessary to ensure evacuation arrangements are suitable under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.<\/p>\n<h3>What is included in a PEEP?<\/h3>\n<p>A PEEP typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The individual\u2019s evacuation needs<\/li>\n<li>Agreed escape routes<\/li>\n<li>Assistance arrangements<\/li>\n<li>Communication methods<\/li>\n<li>Any equipment required<\/li>\n<li>Review arrangements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is no fixed national template, but the plan must be proportionate and person-centred.<\/p>\n<h3>How often should a PEEP be reviewed?<\/h3>\n<p>PEEPs should be reviewed at least every 12 months and whenever there is a significant change in the individual\u2019s condition, the building layout, or evacuation procedures.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the difference between a PEEP and a General Emergency Evacuation Plan (GEEP)?<\/h3>\n<p>A PEEP is specific to an individual and developed in agreement with them.<br \/>\nA GEEP (General Emergency Evacuation Plan) is a broader strategy for assisting visitors or unknown occupants who may need help evacuating.<\/p>\n<h3>Do landlords have to provide a PEEP?<\/h3>\n<p>Landlords or Responsible Persons managing higher-risk residential buildings in England must take reasonable steps to identify residents who may struggle to evacuate and agree an appropriate evacuation plan where required under the 2025 Regulations. In other residential settings, evacuation arrangements must still be suitable under general fire safety law.<\/p>\n<h3>Can PEEPs include evacuation equipment?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Where appropriate, a PEEP may include agreed use of evacuation equipment such as evacuation chairs, communication devices or designated refuges. Equipment should only be included where staff are trained and procedures are realistic and proportionate.<\/p>\n<h3>Are Residential PEEPs now law in England?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Residential PEEPs duties for specified residential buildings in England came into force on 6 April 2026 under the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025.<\/p>\n<h3>Does every resident need a Residential PEEP?<\/h3>\n<p>No. The duties focus on relevant residents who may have difficulty evacuating unaided. The process includes identifying relevant residents and engaging with them appropriately.<\/p>\n<h3>Is a PEEP the same as a person-centred fire risk assessment?<\/h3>\n<p>No. A person-centred fire risk assessment helps identify individual risks and needs. A PEEP or emergency evacuation statement sets out practical arrangements for what the person should do in an emergency.<\/p>\n<div class=\"contact-button-container\"><a class=\"btn standard-button contact-us-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fire-risk-assessment-network.com\/blog\/contact-us\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">CONTACT US FOR A FREE QUOTE<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fire safety is about ensuring everyone can reach safety in an emergency \u2014 including people who may find it difficult to evacuate a building without assistance. 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