Fire safety measures
Personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs)
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PEEPs were introduced from 6 April 2026 in England.
They are not currently needed in Wales.
You should be offered a personal emergency evacuation plan (PEEP) - sometimes called a residential personal emergency evacuation plan (RPEEP) - if you:
- need extra help to leave the building or get to a place of safety in an emergency due to a physical or cognitive issue, such as a mobility problem, a disability or dementia
- live in a building over 18 metres (7 storeys), or in a building over 11 metres (5 storeys) that has a simultaneous evacuation policy
A PEEP is a plan tailored to your needs. It should detail escape routes, equipment and the support you need to evacuate safely during an emergency.
The responsible person - usually the building owner (freeholder), landlord or management company - will:
- ask if you need a PEEP and would like to participate – it’s your choice whether to have one, but it’s a good idea as it will make sure there are suitable arrangements to keep you safe in an emergency
- have a conversation with you to find out what help you need
- agree with you what you should do in an emergency
- share details with the fire and rescue service, if you agree
If you need any equipment to help you leave the building, you’ll usually need to pay for it yourself, if you agree.
Contact the responsible person if you have not heard from them and think you should have a PEEP.
Find out more:
- Last updated:
- 2 April 2026
- Next review:
- 2 April 2028