Evacuation Chairs
Safe, fast stair evacuation for people with limited mobility
Single-operator stair chairs that get people with limited mobility safely out of a building in an emergency. Manual models carry up to 227kg, and the powered Excel-e goes up and down stairs. FREE UK delivery on all models.
Which evacuation chair do I need?
| Compare | Excel | Standard | Excel-e |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Most workplaces and heavier passengers | Budget coverage for every stairwell | Basements and long routes |
| Type | Manual, tracked | Manual, tracked | Powered, tracked |
| Direction | Down stairs | Down stairs | Up and down stairs |
| Passenger capacity | 227kg | 150kg | 180kg |
| Chair weight | 13.8kg | 12.5kg | 29kg |
| Folded size | 1130 × 290 × 650mm | 1120 × 150 × 540mm | 1270 × 280 × 650mm |
| Passenger restraint | 3-point harness | Lap belt | 3-point harness |
What is an evacuation chair?
An evacuation chair is a lightweight, fold-flat chair that lets one trained person take someone with limited mobility down a staircase when lifts can’t be used. Its tracks grip the stair edges to control the descent. It helps you meet your duties under the Fire Safety Order 2005 and the Equality Act 2010, and is often part of a PEEP.
Where are evacuation chairs used?
- Offices
- Schools & universities
- Hospitals
- Care homes
- Hotels
- Retail
- Residential blocks
- Public buildings
Not sure how many chairs you need?
Book a free site assessment and we’ll recommend the right chairs for your building.

