Who can be designated as a BSSR?
Individuals named as primary representatives should be in responsible positions that enable them to make administrative decisions for building occupants during a crisis situation (i.e. making emergency purchases, identifying critical operations within the building, meeting emergency responders on-site or providing information via phone as needed). Ideally, backup representatives will have similar decision-making authority. Of course, many decisions will be made by emergency managers or senior administrators based on circumstances; however, BSSRs should be comfortable in these decision-making roles as warranted. BSSRs should have access to all areas of the building or the ability to easily obtain this access in an emergency situation. They should have a thorough knowledge of the building including normal occupancy patterns, floor plans, building hazards, and access control systems. Most emergencies will require a building-level response rather than a departmental-level response; therefo
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