Evacuation Chair New Zealand
Evacuation Chairs New Zealand – Safe Stairway Evacuation Solutions
Evacuation chairs supplied in New Zealand. Fire Safety Group provides ExitMaster Versa evacuation chairs with training and compliance support for commercial buildings.
Does Your Building Need an Evacuation Chair?
Multi-level buildings must plan for the safe evacuation of mobility-impaired occupants when lifts cannot be used. If your property meets any of the criteria below, an evacuation chair should form part of your emergency planning.
Multi-Level
Buildings
Buildings with stair-only evacuation routes where lifts automatically shut down during a fire alarm.
Mobility-Impaired Occupants
Workplaces, apartments, or public buildings where occupants may require assisted evacuation.
Managed Evacuation Schemes
Approved evacuation schemes requiring documented assisted evacuation procedures
Public Access
Facilities
Schools, offices, retail, and healthcare buildings with regular visitor access.
Health & Aged
Care
Facilities supporting residents who may not be able to self-evacuate.
Workplace Health & Safety Duties
PCBUs have a duty to ensure safe evacuation procedures for all occupants.
UK-Engineered Safety
Exitmaster Versa Evacuation Chairs
The Exitmaster Versa evacuation chair provides a safe, controlled and compliant solution for evacuating mobility-impaired occupants during emergency stairway evacuations.
Designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom, the Versa combines lightweight handling with robust steel construction — giving wardens confidence when lifts cannot be used. Supplied and supported in New Zealand by Fire Safety Group.
Key Features
The ExitMaster Versa evacuation chair is designed to assist mobility-impaired occupants during emergency evacuations. Its controlled stair-descent system allows trained operators to safely guide occupants down stairways when lifts cannot be used.
Controlled Stair Decent
Tracked stair technology allows the evacuation chair to descend stairs smoothly while maintaining full control and safety.
Durable Steel Construction
The Versa evacuation chair is built with a strong steel frame designed for reliability and long-term durability in emergency situations.
Compact Folding Design
The chair folds neatly for storage, making it easy to position in stairwells or emergency equipment locations.
Simple to Operate
Designed for quick deployment so trained staff or wardens can assist occupants safely during evacuations.
High Load Capacity
Engineered to support a wide range of occupants while maintaining stability during stair descent.
Ideal for Multi-Level Buildings
An essential evacuation solution for buildings where lifts cannot be used during emergencies.
See the Versa Chair in Action
The ExitMaster Versa evacuation chair provides a safe and controlled way to assist mobility-impaired occupants during an emergency evacuation.
Its tracked stair-descent system allows trained operators to guide occupants smoothly down stairways when lifts cannot be used.
Where Evacuation Chairs Are Commonly Used
Evacuation chairs are used in many types of buildings where safe stairway evacuation may be required during an emergency.
Office Buildings
Multi-storey office buildings often require evacuation equipment to assist staff or visitors who may have mobility limitations.
Hotels & Accommodation
Hotels must plan for guests who may require assistance evacuating safely during an emergency.
Apartment Buildings
Residential buildings must consider evacuation procedures for occupants who may not be able to descend stairs safely.
Education Facilities
Schools, universities, and training centres may require evacuation chairs to assist students or visitors.
Healthcare Facilities
Hospitals and care facilities often require evacuation solutions for patients or residents with limited mobility.
Public Buildings
Shopping centres, civic buildings, and public venues often install evacuation chairs to support safe evacuation.