by Brianna Crandall — April 8, 2016—Evacuation solution specialist DoublExit has announced the launch of its groundbreaking new emergency escape offering — the DoublExit Escape System. Designed for use in tall multistory buildings, the harness-based system acts as a life-saving means of escape during an emergency when existing exit routes are inaccessible or inoperative.
The DoublExit Escape System acts as a life-saving means of escape from tall multistory buildings during an emergency when existing exit routes are inaccessible or inoperative.
According to DoublExit, it is the only emergency escape system in the world to be installed independently and fully self-contained in storage cabinets ready for use from inside the building. In the event of an emergency, the harness allows for a controlled descent to safety via a window, balcony or other opening to the outside without the need for external assistance or any training.
Specially developed for purpose and stringently tested, the DoublExit Escape System can be used repeatedly, and is bidirectional to enable the continuous evacuation of large numbers of people. For the same reasons, it is mechanically operated and does not rely on any external power source. It can be installed in any type of building, including offices, apartments, hotels, industrial buildings and shopping centers, without the need for structural alterations, as well as incorporated during new-build planning.
The harness-based system is mechanically operated, can be used repeatedly, and is bidirectional to enable the continuous evacuation of large numbers of people.
The DoublExit Escape System was developed in response to the events of September 11 by DoublExit CTO Yoav Barzilay. Barzilay has over 25 years of military experience, including 15 years as the head of the development program for Israel’s counter terrorism unit (C.T.U). Further developments to the product are in the pipeline, including a version that can be installed inside a decorative door.
DoublExit is approved for operation in buildings up to 150 meters in height and to carry weights between 30 and 150 kg. The cable is fire retardant, and the system is capable of functioning in wet conditions. The special harness also makes the system suitable for the disabled.
