Question 1

Where is the Smoke Escape Hood used?

Accepted Answer

Typical applications include Hotels, High-rises and Offices. It is also deployed across Healthcare & Hospitals, Residential High-Rise, Manufacturing & Industrial and Education & Institutions.

Question 2

What are the specifications of the Smoke Escape Hood?

Accepted Answer

Protection time: 15 – 30 min. Filter: Multi-gas incl. CO. Size: Universal, fits over glasses. Storage: Vacuum-sealed pouch. Standard: EN 403 referenced.

Question 3

Which standards apply to the Smoke Escape Hood?

Accepted Answer

Vinsafe references it to EN 1865 referenced, EN 403 and EN 14604.

Question 4

Does Vinsafe install the Smoke Escape Hood?

Accepted Answer

Vinsafe supplies, positions and wall-mounts it. No civil or plumbing work is involved.

Question 5

How do I get a price for the Smoke Escape Hood?

Accepted Answer

Tap Get a quote on the product page and fill the 2-minute form. A Vinsafe specialist replies with pricing based on quantity and site requirement, usually within 1 business day.

Question 6

Which stair evacuation chair should we buy?

Accepted Answer

Tracked stretchers suit tall buildings and heavier occupants because the track carries the weight. Wheeled chairs suit corridors and shorter flights. We recommend a mix after a stairwell survey.

Question 7

How many evacuation chairs does a building need?

Accepted Answer

Typically one per stairwell per floor where wheelchair users, elderly or injured people may be present, plus spares at refuge areas.

Question 8

What is an evacuation sheet used for?

Accepted Answer

It stays under a hospital or cot mattress. In a fire one staff member wraps the patient and drags them along corridors and down stairs without lifting.

Question 9

How does the baby evacuation suit work?

Accepted Answer

A carer wears it like an apron and places up to four infants in its pockets, keeping both hands free on the stairs.

Question 10

Are these products supplied under the Vinsafe name?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All evacuation and rescue equipment is supplied, documented and supported by Vinsafe, a part of Vingrace Solutions Private Limited.

Question 11

How many escape hoods do we need?

Accepted Answer

Typically one per occupant in hotel rooms and one per staff member in high-rise offices.

Question 12

Do home smoke alarms need wiring?

Accepted Answer

No. They are battery powered and wall/ceiling mounted in minutes.

Smoke Escape Hood

Questions procurement teams ask

Planning a multi-site or bulk requirement?