V . Conclusion
In the case of many schools which are designed and constructed in the manner
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mentioned earlier , students have benefit of moderate ballistic protection as provided by the fire-resistant shell of the classroom to serve as a barrier .
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However , where the current model would have the students take refuge inside the classroom , the cyclical understanding would have the students then reevaluate if in fact they can take up the “ run ” portion again .
With current building codes and NFPA requirements most assembly areas and classrooms are required ( dependent on occupant load ) to have two forms of egress .
First floor classrooms can utilize fire exit windows or alternate adjoining classrooms doors to add distance between the students and potential threats
First floor classrooms can utilize fire exit windows or alternate adjoining classrooms doors to put distance between themselves and the shooter with the ultimate goal of exiting the building entirely , the opposite of which is taught today .
This employs a tried and tested military principle known as “ getting off the X ” to put as much distance and obstacles between the threat and ourselves and then reevaluate .
V . Conclusion
These are but a few of the issues and examples that can be addressed with an independent evaluation of each site .
The same model can be employed in other gathering venues such as professional buildings , government centers and places of worship .
A site assessment will highlight many aspects unique to each location offering expanded options for planning and response training exercises .
A site assessment will highlight many aspects unique to each location offering expanded options for planning and response training exercises .
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