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Our Wireless Refuge EVC
On account of the Regulatory Reform Order (Fire safety law) (otherwise known as the RRO) & current building regulations and of course part of the Disabled Discrimination Act (DDA) 2004, it’s now part of fire safety law to provide a safe means of refuge for disabled persons in the event of a fire or emergency.
In essence, any non – domestic building with more than one storey should now provide a means of refuge for any person who cannot easily use fire escapes, lifts & stairs during an emergency which allows them to call for assistance by utilising where the two way communication area is typically located. The regulations also states that an effective two way communication system must be fitted for these refuge areas which includes disabled refuge call points as refuge outstations.
Wireless Disabled Refuge System
An EVC (emergency voice communication) (sometimes called a ‘Disabled Refuge System’ allows firefighters and others to communicate with one another during such emergency situations. The system will also allow for communication with disabled persons requiring assistance. It’s a system that enables voice communication (in both directions) between a central control point /number of other points throughout a building or building complex – in particular under the direction of management of firefighters.
Our Wireless Refuge EVC system is a reliable secure system for effectively managing emergency voice communications between disabled refuge locations and the master panel in line with the requirements of BS5839-9(2011).
Easy Install
Many new buildings will have these typically systems “cabled in” as part of their infrastructure. However, for older properties this can work out to be an expensive proposition and almost prohibitive on say listed buildings or other types of establishment where disruption is unacceptable. Hard wired refuge alarm systems potentially requires hundreds of metres of expensive fire resistant cabling along with the associated disruptive man-hours and potential ‘surprises’ in order to fulfil the work and safely.
Advantages
Consider then the advantages of not necessarily having to consider evacuation “building by building”, but of picking and selecting the most vulnerable individuals / locations that best suit your site, building or campus. Wireless Refuge EVC will save you time and money. Even on say new builds, the system can be fitted at the end of everyone else’s equipment has been installed. This helps you avoid the disruption and delays caused by waiting on other contractors.
Key Features & Advantages
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System Components:
Wireless Refuge Emergency Voice Evacuation
Key Features:
– Two way speech and data communication to the EVC Master Panel and/or Master Handset.
– Fully monitored and battery backed in line with the requirements of BS5839-9 (2011)
– Multiline visual display allows for detailed unit specific fault and call log.
– Master panel can handle from 1-40 outstations without upgrade.
– Capable of both always on and normally dormant with activation by the fire alarm.
– No wiring between outstations and master station
Welcome to our Wireless Refuge Emergency Voice Evacuation Systems
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Introduction An EVC (Emergency Voice Communication) system is also known as a Disabled Refuge System. It allows firefighters and staff to communicate with people that are awaiting safe [...]
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